Skipping that food? Here are 6 ways to balance your nutrition
Dustin: No milk
Dustin eats no dairy products but takes supplements with calcium. Since switching from a landscaping job to a desk job last year, he has noticed that he’s tired a lot and has caught several bugs from his coworkers. Dustin’s doctor found that his vitamin D blood level is a bit low—more common after a long winter and little sun exposure (which the body uses to make vitamin D). Low D can lead to fatigue and weakened immunity.
Eat this: Not many foods beyond fortified milk offer vitamin D, but salmon, fortified orange juice and eggs yolks are a few good sources.
Supplement with: 1,000−5,000 IU vitamin D3 daily.