Emma Laing, clinical professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, spoke with Health about drinks that provide high levels of vitamin D.
Fortified milk and fortified plant-based milk are good sources.
For those who don’t wish to consume milk, fortified orange juice is an option, according to Laing.
“[It] typically also supplies calcium, which is likewise beneficial for bone health,” Laing said.
Depending on the juice, consumers could get over 60% of the Daily Value of calcium, plus other beneficial nutrients like vitamins A and E.
Laing offered another tip for optimizing vitamin D intake.
“Because vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, consuming vitamin D-rich foods along with healthy fats, such as olive oil, avocado, nuts or seeds, can help enhance its absorption,” Laing said.