Spending time outside in the sunniest portions of the day can help your body create vitamin D, even in the winter. Try to get 10 to 30 minutes of unprotected sun exposure on your arms, legs, and face.
Consume vitamin D-rich foods
Add to your diet foods like cheese, egg yolks, fortified milk (or plant-based milk substitutes), fatty fish (tuna, mackerel, salmon), and fortified cereals.
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Supplements
Consider taking a vitamin D supplement if you don't receive enough vitamin D from food and sunshine. Speak with a medical practitioner to get the right dosage for you.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms that are high in vitamin D include portobello and shiitake. Your daily intake can be increased by include them in your meals.
Fortified Foods
Look for vitamin D-fortified foods on food labels, such as yogurt, orange juice, and cereal for breakfast. These can be excellent providers of the vitamin, particularly in the winter.
Eat more fish
Try including a range of fatty fish in your diet; they are great providers of vitamin D. In addition to salmon and mackerel, think about sardines and herring.