Recipe for Greek Yogurt Sweet Potato Salad
Enjoy this healthy recipe for an innovative salad that is quick and easy to prepare.
Vitamin D is important for maintaining strong bones and a healthy immune system. Some studies suggest it may also help reduce diseases like diabetes and cancer, though more research is needed.
Vitamin D sources include:
600 IU of vitamin D is recommended for most adults and some studies suggest getting 1000 IU or more may have benefits.
It can be hard to get enough vitamin D through diet alone. Eating a tuna sandwich, egg, and cup of milk only provides about half the daily amount. Read food labels (hint: a daily value of 20% or more is an excellent source) or take a supplement to meet your needs during the winter.
This article originally appeared on MGHBeFit.com, an employee wellness program sponsored by MGH Nutrition and Food Services.
Enjoy this healthy recipe for an innovative salad that is quick and easy to prepare.
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Food is only one part of a healthy diet. Learn more about healthy eating from Ines Castro, BA, a pediatric health coach in the Raising Healthy Hearts Program, and Stephanie Harshman, PhD, RD, a registered dietitian and postdoctoral research fellow at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC).