Monsoon Diet: Add these vitamin D rich food items to your everyday meals to stay healthy

New Delhi : We all try to eat healthy food and maintain a proper diet but sometimes no matter what we do we fail to keep our body healthy. Nutritional deficiencies are slowly becoming more and more common because of unhealthy diets and other factors. Vitamin D deficiency is one such deficiency which has become increasingly common. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for our bone, muscle, teeth and hair health. The best source of Vitamin D is the sunlight but most of us spend most of our time in a closed space which is either our workplace or our home and that is why most of us end up with a Vitamin D deficiency. This vitamin is essential for our body as it aids in absorbing calcium which is essential for our body. Moreover, coronavirus has left us stuck at home in order to stay healthy and safe. The best way to manage this situation is to consume vitamin D rich food items which can prevent such deficiencies. Here are the food items that should be a part of your diet.

1. Fish like salmon and tuna contain nutrients like calcium, omega 3 fatty acids and also vitamin D which can help absorb the nutrients in our body. 

2. Mushrooms are the one thing that a lot of people dislike or are allergic to but it's actually one of the best sources of nutrients. Aside from vitamin D, mushrooms have a high nutrient content and low-fat content which makes it a very healthy food item to add to our diet. 

3. Dairy products like milk, curd, buttermilk, cheese and eggs are a great source of vitamin D as well and these food items are usually a large part of our daily diet. Remember to consume egg with the yolk. 

4. Dry fruits like walnuts and peanuts are powerful sources of vitamin D. Just a handful of them can provide our body with adequate nutrients and keep us feeling full. Also, grains like oats, Craig, whole wheat and barley are great sources of vitamin D.