Prairie Fare: Vitamin D is a nutrient of concern in winter
Prairie Fare: Vitamin D is a nutrient of concern in winter
People who live in cold climates do not get enough sun exposure in winter for their bodies to generate vitamin D. (Pixabay photo)
The other day the sun was shining brightly as I peered out the window before choosing my outerwear. I grabbed my lighter winter coat. I was expecting the temperature to be slightly warmer than the previous day.
The temperature was not warm by any stretch of the imagination. It was colder.
I went back inside and changed into my full-length coat, added a hat and scarf, and I changed from gloves to war…
