Got Vitamin D?
March 15, 2009 by Sandy Mitchell
Filed under Recipes
Vitamin D deficiency in the United States is being called a national epidemic, according to registered dietitian and Food Network host Ellie Krieger.
Even though we have the ability to make our own vitamin D when the ultraviolet rays of the sun hit our skin, many Americans fail to get enough vitamin D. In fact, vitamin D deficiency in this country is being called a silent epidemic. The prudent use of sunscreen, sun-blocking pollution and long, cold winters indoors are partially to blame.
Says Krieger, “It’s alarming to see so many people fail to get enough vitamin D, especially when milk is such an easy and convenient source of this essential nutrient. Now more than ever we’re learning about the health risks linked to vitamin D deficiency.”
During March is even easier–and cheaper–to get your vitamin D. One of the CVS Extra Care specials for March is on a bottle of 100, 400IU vitamin D tablets. The bottle is $2.99, but you get a coupon for $2.99 off your next purchase when you check out with your Extra Care Card.
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