Winter is Coming: Foods That Will Boost Your Vitamin D Level

Probably one of the most popular foods on this list, salmon is widely available and is served in a variety of ways — raw, baked, seared. An excellent choice for boosting vitamin D, the fish is also a source omega-3 and protein.

Just 100g of rainbow trout will comfortably provide you with your required daily amount of vitamin D. The fish is packed full of other nutrients too, including other vitamins, minerals, and plenty of protein.

The popular shellfish are a great source of vitamin D, and have the added benefit of being extremely low in fat. Like other seafood, shrimp also contain a healthy amount of omega-3 fatty acids, so throw another one on the barbeque!

While eggs are an overall great source of nutrition, it’s the yolk (the yellow part!) which specifically provides you with a hit of vitamin D. Eggs contain amino acids, healthy fats, lots of protein, and we know how versatile they are. Eggcellent. 

Another great option to boost your vitamin D level, mushrooms are also a source of B vitamins and potassium. The concentration of vitamin D varies depending on the mushroom type — those that have been exposed to UV light tend to have the most. Mushrooms are super versatile as well, capable of being a main dish or simply chopped up and tossed into a salad.

This should be a kitchen cupboard staple. Tinned tuna lasts for an incredibly long time and is extremely easy to prepare. Adored by fitness fanatics for its lean protein content, tuna also packs a punch when it comes to vitamin D. Tuna can also help reduce blood pressure due to its high content of potassium.

Although small, sardines are one of the most nutritious seafoods, cramming in protein, vitamins and minerals, and omega-3. Another benefit of sardines is their diet — they live solely off plankton, which makes them one of the cleanest sources of seafood. Like tuna, sardines can be bought tinned and kept in the kitchen cupboard for an easy boost of vitamin D and protein.

Okay, possibly not the healthiest option on the list, but certainly one of the tastiest! Swiss cheese is a wonderful way to add vitamin D to your diet, along with vitamin K and calcium, which are great for the bones. Swiss cheese can be enjoyed in a variety of ways — sprinkled, melted, sliced. Get creative!

A great way to make sure your levels are boosted to the max, cod liver oil is one of the best possible sources of vitamin D. Cod liver oil also contains vitamin A and omega-3 and is often taken in capsule form to avoid its questionable taste. Easy!