Get more of Vitamin D while working from office: Here’s how

 (Source:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news)

Sun is the best source of Vitamin D

All components of food are equally important for our wellbeing. All of them have a different role to play in the functioning of the body and it is important to include all components of food in our everyday diet so that the body doesn’t suffer from any deficiencies or imbalances. Vitamin-D is one such component of food that is found abundantly in our surroundings but seldom in the bodies of individuals. According to studies, Vitamin D deficiency prevails in epidemic proportions all over the Indian subcontinent, with a prevalence of 70%–100% in the general population.

Sedentary and extremely fast paced lifestyles are responsible for people not going out enough and thereby being deficient in Vitamin D. People who work from offices are especially susceptible to Vitamin D deficiencies because they have to sit indoors for a fixed period of eight hours. Today we bring to you some tips that people working from the office can use to get more sun and Vitamin D!

Exercise outdoors before going to work

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium and avoid diseases such as osteoporosis. Exercising outdoors before going to work is a great way to get the much needed dose of sunlight for the bones and joints. Make sure you exercise for at least half an hour in the sun if your work requires you to sit indoors all day. Exercises as simple as brisk walking or jogging can help the body stay fit and get all the sunlight.

Eat your lunch outside

This involves factors such as convenience and choice but going out in the open to eat your lunch can help you get the sunlight that you need. Spending your lunch break outdoors also helps you get access to fresh air which is good for overall health and is thus a great option if your workplace offers any such options and your colleagues agree to it.

Go for lunch walks

In case your workplace does not allow outdoor lunches for any reason, you can finish your lunch and go out for a lunch walk with your colleagues in order to soak in the Sun. Lunch walks can be fun and also help you get a break from sitting all day.

Organize outdoor team meetings

Having team meetings outdoors is another way in which you can increase the time during which you remain outdoors. Since team meetings happen frequently, outdoor team meetings will allow you to step outside for a fair amount of time and get the required sunlight.

Park far away

Parking your car far away from the office premises will allow you to walk a considerable distance. Walking to and from the parking station will allow you more time in the open and expose you to more sunlight. It will also save you from hassles involving parking spaces and spots.