Smoothies To Boost Vitamin D

Every year it seems that there is a new super nutrient that you read about. Vitamin C and Vitamin E were all the rage for many years. Then it was Vitamin K for a while, or Co-Enzyme Q10, or Ginko, or Lutein.

Now the attention is on Vitamin D. It’s not as sexy a vitamin as Vitamin C which sells like hotcakes every winter when people are looking to fight off the cold. And Vitamin E has been on every talkshow and health magazine as something helpful for fighting heart disease.

But now Vitamin D has taken hold of the public and become the vitamin du jour. Why?

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Why Is Vitamin D So Popular All of a Sudden?

Vitamin d has been growing in popularity for the last few years for a few reasons. The first reason is it’s relation to testosterone. Studies have shown that Vitamin D is linked with improved testosterone. If you read bodybuilding forums you will see that it’s one of the more commonly used supplements (along with zinc in a ZMA situation).

The second reason that Vitamin D was becoming a popular supplement is due to it’s anti-aging benefits. For instance, Dr. Rhonda Patrick (a frequent guest on the Joe Rogan podcast) has been a major proponent of using Vitamin D and it’s health benefits. For example, here is a brief video where Dr. Patrick explains why she thinks Vitamin D

Finally, there has been a lot of discuss regarding Vitamin D’s ability to improve immunity.

There is even an issue that many people with more melanin are advised to supplement with Vitamin D. The reason is that they do not get enough from the sun. Comic Tyler Perry even told african americans to take more Vitamin D.

However, even light skinned people tend to need to supplement because they do not go out into the sun often enough (rightfully so, because of the risk of skin caner).

How To Improve Vitamin D Intake With Smoothies?

There are a few ways you can improve your Vitamin D intake. Namely, you can eat more foods rich in Vitamin D. While you can easily supplement Vitamin D and take vitamin D pills, a better method would be to eat real, whole food.

The foods that are rich in Vitamin D are:

eggs
fish
cheese
yogurt
milk
almond milk

As you can see, the list is heavy into dairy and fish. So, if you’re a vegan you should look to supplement with vitamin D or be very mindful of the whole food sources such as soy milk, almond milk, and mushrooms.

Smoothies To Boost Vitamin D

My go to smoothie recipe is already loaded with vitamin D. That’s because I use either yogurt or almond milk when I make smoothies. Unless I am making a green smoothie, I always have a base of either almond milk or coconut water and yogurt. The coconut water won’tn really boost the vitamin D but the yogurt and almond milk will certainly help.

So, my tip for boosting Vitamin D in your smoothie is to add lots of organic grass fed yogurt (or milk, if you’re able to get hormone free grass fed milk).

Obvious you won’t add cheese or eggs to a smoothie just because it has lots of Vitamin D….at least I wouldn’t.

So, focus on good, organic, grass fed Yogurt, Milk, and Almond Milk.

My personal recipe is as follows:

1 cup Organic Stonyfield Yogurt
1/2 Cup Organic Blueberries (frozen)
1 Tablespoon Organic Maple Syrup
1/3 Cup Organic Almond Milk

Are Smoothies Enough To Get A Healthy Amount of Vitamin D??

I also happen to eat a decent amount of organic cheese and eggs, and I do supplement, but I still think that a smoothie with Vitamin D is a great way to boost your vitamin D intake.

That said, supplementation is a good idea especially if you’re concerned about protecting your immune system. However, make sure to choose a good brand. I like Jarrow, PURE, and Thorne. Now is another brand that is ok if you’re on a tight budget.