While we can get it from the sun, it’s not always easy to get sufficient amounts of vitamin D. Here’s how to get enough on a vegan diet.
Protein, carbs, and fat. Ahead of the 20th century, scientists believed that these were the only essential nutrients food had to offer us. But in the 1910s, things started to change. Research demonstrated that actually, food gives us important vitamins too, and paying attention to them may reduce our risk of getting sick. By 1948, scientists had identified all of the major vitamins we know about now, including vitamin D.
Known as the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies produce it when exposed to sunlight, vitamin D is important for maintaining our physical health, but it may also help to support our mental health too. Here’s everything you need to know about vitamin D, including how to get enough on a vegan diet.
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