8 foods to boost vitamin D intake during the winter

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Fatty Fish

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Egg Yolks

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Fortified Milk

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Mushrooms

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Cheese

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Cod Liver Oil

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Fortified Orange Juice

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SHOW US SOME

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