I can’t be the only person deficient in vitamin D

Balance is everything!

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Today's Ingredients Hello there, Nutrition Edition subscribers! It's so nice to meet you. I'm Kenny Thapoung, the new managing editor of newsletters at Healthline, and this is my first time writing a newsletter here. I hope I do as good of a job as Ginger, Tim, and Morgan! The other week, I was having blood drawn, and my results were mostly normal. Turns out, I was pretty low in vitamin D. The same goes for roughly 42% of people in the United States — perhaps you too! Below, I dive into other common nutritional deficiencies, as well as what we can include in our diets to keep our bodies balanced and nourished. (Spoiler: We should all be eating more fish.) Here are some other reads I think you'll find interesting too:   • Your brain on pumpkin spice   • Another worrisome reason to watch your alcohol consumption   • Common medications that might be dehydrating you One more thing! Our team is going to play around with the look and feel of this newsletter in a few months. But I'd love to know what you'd like to read in your inboxes! Original recipes? Diet trends? A registered dietitian's healthy eating advice? There's so much we can do, and I want your help to explore new ideas! When you have a moment, please share your suggestions at nutritionedition@healthline.com, and I'll respond as soon as I can. Exciting changes are coming soon, and I'm thrilled that we're on this journey together. Happy meals ahead! Kenny Thapoung Managing Newsletter Editor, Healthline   Written by Kenny Thapoung September 7, 2023 • 3 min read Main Course You're probably missing out on at least one of these essential nutrients Full transparency: I don't read nutrition labels that closely. Usually, I'll check the amounts of sodium, added sugar, and protein but stop there. It never crosses my mind to look for other vitamins and nutrients. 🔗 The link between what you eat and how you feel. While a balanced diet helps you consume the essential minerals you need, certain diets — such as the typical American diet, vegetarian diets, and vegan diets — often run low on (or even exclude) nutrients that you should actually pay more attention to. When you're deficient in certain nutrients, you might experience tiredness, slow brain function, bone loss, eye damage, and other sneaky symptoms. 👀 Just so you're aware, here are seven of the most common deficiencies:   • iron   • iodine   • vitamin D   • vitamin B12   • calcium   • vitamin A   • magnesium 🧪 Consider getting tested. It's not often that most of us get blood work done and can have our nutrient levels checked by a doctor, which is why I thought this could be a good reminder for you. My doctor only called out a vitamin D deficiency, so I feel confident that I'm getting enough of the other nutrients on this list. Go, me! 😜 🔼 How to boost your levels. If you notice anything slightly off in the way your body feels, there's a chance it could be related to what you are — or aren't — eating. Simple additions to your diet, such as eating more eggs, fish, leafy greens, and even some dark chocolate, can get you on the right track. And if you're following a particular diet, consider taking supplements under your doctor's guidance. Great finds Bloat, be gone!       Ritual's Synbiotic+ supplement helped Healthline editor Christy Snyder get her gut health in check without an adjustment period or negative side effects. It also helped reduce bloating, and she loves the minty-fresh flavor of the capsule! It's a pre-, pro-, and postbiotic, all in one! Use FALL25 at checkout for 25% off your first month! Buy now Every product we recommend has gone through Healthline's vetting process. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline is owned by RVO Health.       the takeout What we're digesting 🐟 7 healthy fat foods you should eat more of. Make room on your plate! 🧻 A question about fiber. Does it actually work to relieve constipation and help you poop? 🍬 Another striking reason to limit ultra-processed foods. Oof. 💨 Feeling extra bloated and gassy? Been there. It could be something you're eating — or an underlying condition. Thank you for reading my first newsletter! I'll be refreshing the Nutrition Edition inbox frequently — and eagerly awaiting your responses. Until next time, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon!   This edition was powered by salmon for dinner

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