Vitamin D deficiency: 10 foods to boost your levels (when and how to eat them)
Published on: Oct. 25, 2025, 12:57 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Vitamin D often gets called the “sunshine vitamin,” and for good reason — our bodies make it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Like the sunshine itself, the “sunshine vitamin” is crucial for our overall health. The vitamin plays a key role in helping your body absorb calcium and phosphorus, keeping bones strong, supporting muscle function, helping your immune system, and even regulating your mood. However, many people around the world fall short of recommended levels of vitamin D, even in sunny climates — and unknowingly so. But when this happens, our bones, muscles, immunity, and general well-being may suffer.Now, although one can always opt for prescribed vitamin D supplements, one of the practical ways to boost levels is through conscious dietary choices. But given that few foods naturally contain substantial amounts, knowing which foods to include — when and how to eat them — can make all the difference.Here, we explore 10 foods that can help raise your vitamin D intake, go around the nooks and crannies of when and how to eat them, and lay down some practical tips for making these part of your everyday routine. Whether you’re just starting to focus on better nutrition or want to optimize an existing healthy diet, these food-choice strategies will help you move toward a stronger vitamin D status through delicious, everyday options.
