Vitamin D

Vitamin D is essential for helping to regulate how much calcium you have in your body. It is important for strong bones and teeth meaning vitamin D deficiency can cause bone deformities. The best way of getting vitamin D is making sure you get out in the sun. The sunlight on our body causes vitamin D to be made under our skin, although it is still important to protect yourself with sunscreen! 

To make sure you get enough vitamin D get out walking in the day time. This is also great for your health as the constant exercise will help keep you fit. There are also vegan sources of vitamin D, most non dairy milks are fortified with vitamin D, it will tell you on the packet so look out for ones with added vitamins, some mushrooms contain vitamin D, breakfast cereals, dairy free butters and soya yoghurt are also often fortified with vitamin D, tofu contains the vitamin and if you are worried about your vitamin D intake there is also vegan vitamin D vitamins available. 

I think the best way to get it though is definitely being outdoors more as it is good for your health, mood and general well-being. If you live in a colder climate this can be harder but getting up early when it gets light and getting out can help you and is a good idea in winter when it goes darker earlier. 

Make sure you get plenty of vitamin D in the summer months by being outdoors as much as possible as this will help you in the winter. Get out and enjoy the sunshine!