Lets Talk Salmon! Last Day Of Sunshine Foods.

There are  very few foods that naturally contain vitamin D.
Most dietary vitamin D comes from fortified foods such as
milk and cereal.  Salmon by far contains the  most vitamin
D than any food, is also a great source of protein and
omega 3 fats.  You can get more than 80% of your daily
vitamin D from a 3 ounce serving of boneless salmon.
Broil, grill or bake salmon and finish with a squeeze of
lemon juice or add dried herbs.  Place over a plate of
vegetables and enjoy this awesome sunshine food.

Lets Talk Yogurt! Day 4 Of 5 Sunshine Foods

Dairy whether its cheese, milk or yogurt, most people
enjoy eating it.  Most milk in the United States is
fortified with vitamin D, however not all yogurts
 are, so check the label.  Yogurt provides
a good source of protein, probiotics, and calcium
which works with vitamin D for bone health.  Yogurt
can be high in sugar, so look for the ones that aren't.
Yogurt can be eaten alone, with fruit, or topped with
some yummy granola. This is my favorite sunshine food.
So go have some yummy yogurt today.

Lets Talk Mushrooms! Day 3 Of 5 Sunshine Foods

Most of us like mushrooms, whether sautéed, or in place of a
burger.  Mushrooms, can make their own vitamin D in sunlight.
That means mushrooms exposed to sunlight can be a great way
to supplement your vitamin D levels.  Mushrooms have a type
of fiber called betaglucans that helps lower cholesterol.  They
are also low in fat, calories, and sodium.  Placing mushrooms
in the sun for an hour will generate your daily needs of vitamin
D in just a single serving of about 3 small mushrooms.  You can
roast, grill or sauté them with other vegetables.  So go enjoy
this sunshine food.

Lets Talk Beef Liver! Day 2 Of 5 Of Sunshine Foods

I know most hear liver and say gross.  However, this is a
sunshine food for sure.  A 3 ounce serving provides an
entire daily needs of vitamin A, vitamin B12, copper,
and riboflavin, as well as protein, iron, folate, zinc, and
some vitamin C and thiamine.  It is also one of the few
natural food sources for vitamin D.  A great way to try
liver, is sauté with onions add a dash of salt and pepper.

Lets Talk Tofu! 5 Days Of Sunshine Foods!!

 

Tofu also known as a sunshine food, it has high levels
of vitamin D.  Our skin can make vitamin D on its own'
however, with the shorter days and winter weather, we
spend less time in the sun. In addition to being a good
source of protein, iron and calcium, 1 cup of tofu
provides as much as 39% of the body's needs for vitamin
D.  People think it is just for vegetarians, but it is a great
substitute in soups, smoothies or in place of chicken or meat.
It is a food for all to enjoy.

Random Facts About Celiac And Gluten Day 2

Here are a few more random facts for you.

1.  Over 90% of people with Celiac are undiagnosed or
misdiagnosed. 

2.  About half of all people with Celiac do not show
any symptoms.  However the damage is still being done
by gluten.

3.  September 13th is Celiac awareness day.

4.  Even a tiny bread crumb can cause a reaction to
someone with Celiac disease.  This is why I stress
cross contamination is important.

5.  Once you have it, it is lifelong.

6.  Some products, like lip balm, toothpaste, and vitamins,
use gluten for processing but it is not food , and does not
need to be labeled.

Having Celiac disease is a daily fight.  You just need to
always be prepared, and read all labels for hidden gluten.

Random Facts About Celiac And Gluten Day 1

Here are some random facts about Celiac and gluten.


1.Celiac disease is an auto immune disease, meaning
you are born with the gene.

2.  The cause of the disease is unknown.  It can show
up at any time in your life.

3. There are about 3 million Americans that suffer from
Celiac  disease. 

4.  There is no cure, only treatment is a strict gluten free
diet.