12 foods that help your body absorb more vitamin D

Plus, a make-ahead chicken taco salad

April 10, 2025 | VIEW IN BROWSER If you're one of the almost 25% of people in the U.S. who are low on vitamin D, your food choices could have a big impact. It's hard to get enough vitamin D from food alone, but combining it with other nutrients helps your body absorb more of this essential nutrient, dietitians say. See the 12 foods that help your body absorb more vitamin D below.  YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN AND SHOPPING LIST ARE READY! Imagine waking up to find all your meals for the week have been planned out — without as much as lifting a finger! That's a reality when you're a member of the Start TODAY app. Our dietitian-designed meal plans take the guesswork out of healthy eating and feature recipes tailored to your personal goals and dietary preferences. Subscribe for just $9.99 (+ tax) per month or $65.99 (+ tax) per year, auto-charged until canceled. Cancel through Apple under Profile Settings. Terms apply – see below. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started TODAY! DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIBE Subscription includes a 7-day free trial. After the trial ends, you will be automatically charged $65.99 (plus tax)/year for an annual subscription or $9.99 (plus tax)/month for a monthly subscription until you cancel. Must be 18+. Cancel anytime through Apple under Profile Settings. See full terms. April Challenge Today's workout is walk. Join the 30-day yoga and walking challenge.  This time of year, there is one thing commonly on people's minds: losing belly fat and toning the midsection to prepare for bathing-suit season. Unfortunately, those six-pack abs aren't easy to obtain and maintain for the average person. But building core strength and losing excess weight in the midsection is worthwhile and important for good health, even if you don't end up looking like Thor! Here are my fitness and diet tips for slimming your waist and toning your abs.   📱 There's more for you in the app! If you're doing the December Flexibility Challenge, get more from the app with:  • Daily, guided workout videos with Stephanie Mansour • 30-minute guided walks with Al Roker and other experts • Meal plans that fuel your workouts and help you reach your health goals • Expert advice and inspiration We want your feedback!  Whether you use the Start TODAY app, follow our newsletter, or are just getting started — your input is valuable in shaping what's next. Share your thoughts in our quick survey (no app subscription needed!). TAKE SURVEY NOW Recipe of the Day Make-Ahead Chicken Taco Salad No-cook tacos that can be made ahead? Sign us up. Taco Tuesday will never be the same once you try this easy salad. It's basically like a deconstructed taco — all of the fillings that would go into a tortilla are tossed in a bowl like a salad, then topped with crushed tortilla chips. No mess, no stress!   Get the recipe! 📱 There's more for you in the app! Want a meal plan that's customized to your personal goals? The app has five unique, dietitian-designed meal plans to help you reach them. • Budget Friendly • Weight Loss • Heart Healthy • Mediterranean • Quick & Easy One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. 12 foods that help your body absorb more vitamin D Vitamin D isn't in very many foods. You can find it in salmon, as well as egg yolks, milk and yogurt, for instance. But we get most of the vitamin D we need from direct sunlight, which our bodies use to convert a compound in our skin to a usable form of the vitamin.   What foods help your body use vitamin D?   3 Things To Know TODAY Why meal plans matter and how to pull them off with minimal effort Meal planning? No problem! Registered dietitian Samantha Cassettey joins TODAY to talk about its benefits and shares tips for getting started, the three kinds of meals you can prep for, and more. Dietitians on the 11 calcium-rich foods for healthy bones, skin and teeth Proper bone health is essential, especially as we get older. Good nutrition, including plenty of foods with calcium, is part of keeping your bones strong. 4 things you can do now to tone your abs for summer Six-pack abs are an unrealistic goal for most people. But you can reduce bloat, lose belly fat and tone the core with the right diet and exercise habits. CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT UPDATE EMAIL PREFERENCES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Copyright © 2025 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 VIEW IN BROWSER | PRIVACY | UNSUBSCRIBE