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How to Get Vitamin D When The Sun Goes Down

December 9, 2009 by Joi 5 Comments

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Wild Alaska Salmon

We all know the benefits of sunlight and, more specifically, the benefits of vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Low vitamin D levels have recently been linked to a greater chance of developing diseases including diabetes, heart disease, several cancers, and the common cold.

None of which you or I want anything to do with.

With the shortest day of the year is approaching, Winter Solstice (December 21, 2009), sunlight’s not exactly pouring down on us. That certainly doesn’t mean we have to go without vitamin D. Au contraire!  This vital vitamin is available in a much tastier place: Wild Alaska Salmon. Wild Alaska Salmon, a delicious and healthy source of vitamin D is one of America’s top favorite seafoods, and for good reason.  It’s incredibly healthy, versatile, and very delicious.  Salmon is one of the highest natural food sources of vitamin D with 360 IU* (International Units) per 3.5 oz. Salmon often tops the list of “super foods,” and nutritionists tout its heart healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, recognized to thwart heart disease, inflammation, and certain types of cancer.

What’s more, I recently read an article on aging well on RealAge.com.  When it comes  to preventing wrinkles and retaining a youthful face, the doctors recommend salmon several times a week.  The experts say that you’ll be able to see a difference in your skin’s appearance in a matter of weeks.

Salmon from Alaska: Why A Salmon’s Birthplace is Important!
When it comes to salmon not all are created equal. Alaska is home to the most abundant and healthy supply of wild Pacific salmon in North America. Never
farmed, wild Alaska salmon offers unmatched flavor and texture. And as the only U.S. State whose Constitution mandates that all fisheries must be managed for sustainability, Alaska will have an abundance of wild salmon for years to come.

Wild Alaska salmon comes in a variety of forms for consumers including whole, fillets, steaks, canned, pouched and frozen. For a couple of incredible salmon recipes (guaranteed to rock your culinary world), check out the most recent post on my recipe blog.

Source: The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (www.alaskaseafood.org)

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Fitness, health, nutrition

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  1. Benefits says

    December 16, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    Creative Title.
    .-= Benefits´s last blog ..Benefits Of Bottle feeding =-.

  2. Robert T says

    January 13, 2010 at 7:57 am

    Please perform careful research when you are in the search for vitamins because they are all not created equal! Keep in mind that you don’t just go along with the latest fads. A good book to purchase is “The Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements” by Lyle MacWilliam, BSc, MSc. MacWilliam is a former Canadian Member of Parliament and a current member of the Legislative Assembly for British Columbia. I found his carefully written and he analyzed over 500 products available in the US and Canada. I wanted to get another opinion from what I discovered with my doctor at Community Health Network and he told me to do more research but I was on the right track.

  3. Ana Mitchev says

    March 22, 2011 at 7:29 am

    Salmon is definitely a great fish and one that found plenty in our state. Thank you for sharing the health benefits, sometimes we consume some of the best foods without even thinking about it.

  4. Isabella Petrie says

    February 26, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    Just bought some Vit D from People’s Pharmacy in Austin to boost my daughter’s and my immunity. Makes perfect sense. Looking forward to learning more!

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