Skip to main content

The Transformative World of Play Therapy

Post a Comment

Some Vitamin D rich foods


 
Your body needs proper amount of Vitamin D. Without this vitamin you may be affected by osteomalacia, if you're adult. Your child may get attacked by rickets. Are you consuming proper amount of Vitamin D? You have to ensure that you get proper amount of Vitamin D. But many people don't. Today, I'll try to tell you some names of foods from which you can get enough amount of Vitamin D.

Here are some names of foods:
1. Mushrooms: It is a good source of Vitamin D from non-animal source. An interesting fact is that the mushrooms can also synthesize itself when it comes to the exposure to the UV rays of the sun like humans. Mushrooms produce vitamin D2. But the animals produce vitamin D3. Wild mushrooms can be a great source of vitamin D. As the mushrooms which are grown commercially, are grown in the dark. And that's why these contain a very little amount of vitamin D2.
 
2. Salmon: Salmon is a very popular fish which is fatty. It is a great source of vitamin D. The production place of salmon can make a big difference. For an example, the wild salmon and thee farmed salmon won't contain the equal amount of vitamin D. The amount of vitamin D in salmon can also vary depending on the catching place and the time of catching.
 
3. Egg yolks: You have to remember that fishes are not the only source of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from an egg. It is as well as a very nutritious food. Most of the protein can be got from the white portion of an egg. Yolks contain mostly fat, minerals and vitamins in the yolk. But you can get also get an amount of vitamin D from yolks.
 
Besides these, you can get vitamin D from these:
  • Cheese
  • Beef liver
  • Red meat
  • Vitamin D fortified foods such as orange juice, dairy products cereals etc.
  • Herring and sardines
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Difference between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus

  Introduction Kwashiorkor and marasmus are two types of malnutrition that can occur due to insufficient intake of nutrients. While both conditions can lead to severe health complications, they have distinct differences in terms of their causes, symptoms, and treatment. In this article, we will explore the difference between kwashiorkor and marasmus in detail. What is Kwashiorkor?  Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition that occurs due to insufficient intake of protein. It is most commonly seen in children under the age of five in developing countries where diets lack adequate protein. The condition can also occur in adults who are suffering from severe malnutrition. Kwashiorkor is characterized by symptoms such as edema, or swelling, especially in the abdomen, as well as thinning hair, skin pigmentation changes, and delayed physical and cognitive development. What is Marasmus?  Marasmus is another type of malnutrition that occurs when the body doesn't receive enough prote...
Post a Comment
Read more

Understanding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on developing psychological flexibility and acceptance of internal experiences. ACT aims to help individuals live a meaningful and fulfilling life while accepting the presence of difficult thoughts, emotions, and sensations. Introduction Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was developed in the 1990s. It is based on the idea that psychological suffering is caused by the attempt to control or avoid internal experiences such as thoughts, emotions, and sensations. The therapy is grounded in the principles of mindfulness and acceptance, and it emphasizes the importance of living a meaningful and purposeful life. The ACT model The ACT model is based on six core processes: Acceptance, Cognitive Defusion, Contact with the Present Moment, Self-as-Context, Values, and Committed Action. These processes are designed to increase psychological flexibility and help indivi...
Post a Comment
Read more

Cholera definition, causes, symptoms, prevention, treatment

Definition Cholera is a infectious bacterial disease. This disease causes dehydration and watery diarrhea . This spreads through contaminated water. If cholera is not treated this can lead to even death. It can also be fatal to those people who were healthy previously. Cholera was prevalent in the U.S. in the 1800s. Nowadays cholera is eliminated vastly. But it still exists in Southeast Asia, Africa and some other places. When people are obliged to reside in those places where the sanitation is inadequate and war or natural disaster, the risk or possibility of cholera reaches to the highest. Causes Cholera is caused by a bacteria called Vibrio cholerae . This bacteria, usually found in food or water, produces toxin in your body and the toxin leads the body to secrete huge amount of water which causes diarrhea and also can cause rapid fluids and salts loss. And this is the main cause of cholera. The attacking bacteria is found in these sources: seafood, surface or well water, green fru...
Post a Comment
Read more