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Everyone starts talking about vitamin D when the fall and winter months start approaching.

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Eventually, this may lead to osteoporosis or osteomalacia (bone softening).

Vitamin D and your brain

Vitamin D impacts both your mental and cognitive health as well.

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In fact, this method results in mushrooms with vitamin D levels higher than most vitamin D-containing foods.

Bake or grill up a filet for yourself for those brain and bone health benefits.

This fish is mild and flaky, and it works well with a variety of flavor profiles.

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To enjoy this vitamin D boost, grab some aluminum foil and try ourSea Bass Packetrecipe.

For help on which sardines to buy, try one of thesecanned fish brands.

Buy it fresh or frozen, and enjoy the delicious health benefits of halibut.

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Buy fortified cereal and top with fortified milkit’s that easy!

Another benefit of enjoying this throw in of cheese?

You’ll get a hefty dose of protein and calcium in every bite.

fish oil supplements

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grilled salmon on a bed of spinach topped with a lemon

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sea bass

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Sardines in tin next to flax crackers

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baked halibut with fresh tomatoes

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pan fried tilapia with asian slaw and roasted potatoes

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almond milk

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orange juice and oranges

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special k breakfast cereal

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yogurt

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Pork spareribs

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American Cheese

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Canned white chunk tuna

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cured ham

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Bowl of greek yogurt

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Avocado and egg toast

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Cooked shiitake mushrooms

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shredded cheddar cheese

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