Comments on: Disease and Vitamin D Deficiency http://nourishedkitchen.com/disease-vitamin-d-deficiency/ Reviving Traditional Foods Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:12:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Green Beans with Bacon and Caramelized Shallots | The Nourished Kitchenhttp://nourishedkitchen.com/disease-vitamin-d-deficiency/#comment-8664 Green Beans with Bacon and Caramelized Shallots | The Nourished Kitchen Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:54:20 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1864#comment-8664 [...] Like many of the wholesome recipes listed here, my version of green beans with bacon makes use of the most loathed ingredient of fat-hating nutritionists nationwide: lard or bacon fat. Of course, as an enthusiast of traditional food – real food, we take an entirely different approach to dietary fat at Nourished Kitchen, appreciating, honoring and celebrating its use in the kitchen, not only for the flavor and texture it brings to foods, but also for its nourishment.  You see lard and bacon fat, provided they’re sourced from pasture-raised animals, are healthy fats.  They’re comprised primarily of monounsaturated fat1- lauded for its benefits to heart health and the very same fat found in olive oil and avocado; moreover, it is a potently rich source of natural vitamin D2 – a nutrient that proves harder and harder to come by as many of us eschew direct sunlight and fatty foods.  Indeed, over 70% of US children suffer from insufficient or deficient levels of this critical vitamin3, and adults fare no better4. Curious? Read more about disease and vitamin D deficiency. [...] [...] Like many of the wholesome recipes listed here, my version of green beans with bacon makes use of the most loathed ingredient of fat-hating nutritionists nationwide: lard or bacon fat. Of course, as an enthusiast of traditional food – real food, we take an entirely different approach to dietary fat at Nourished Kitchen, appreciating, honoring and celebrating its use in the kitchen, not only for the flavor and texture it brings to foods, but also for its nourishment.  You see lard and bacon fat, provided they’re sourced from pasture-raised animals, are healthy fats.  They’re comprised primarily of monounsaturated fat1- lauded for its benefits to heart health and the very same fat found in olive oil and avocado; moreover, it is a potently rich source of natural vitamin D2 – a nutrient that proves harder and harder to come by as many of us eschew direct sunlight and fatty foods.  Indeed, over 70% of US children suffer from insufficient or deficient levels of this critical vitamin3, and adults fare no better4. Curious? Read more about disease and vitamin D deficiency. [...]

]]> By: Juliehttp://nourishedkitchen.com/disease-vitamin-d-deficiency/#comment-4225 Julie Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:20:28 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1864#comment-4225 I saw Dr. Oz the other day on some show and he mentioned that Vitamin D is the secret weapon against the flu. Of course, he didn't say what kind of D to take or where it get it. I was very glad to hear that and gladder that I am taking a high quality cod liver oil. I saw Dr. Oz the other day on some show and he mentioned that Vitamin D is the secret weapon against the flu. Of course, he didn’t say what kind of D to take or where it get it. I was very glad to hear that and gladder that I am taking a high quality cod liver oil.

]]> By: Jennyhttp://nourishedkitchen.com/disease-vitamin-d-deficiency/#comment-4110 Jenny Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:12:57 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1864#comment-4110 <p>Dana    -</p> <p>I completely agree with you.  It does not make sense!  Moreover, if sunlight causes cancer how in the hell did we evolve in tropical climates?   I think a lot of it, like most things, has to do with diet.  Low intake of omega-3s has also been implicated in cancers and I think the high sugar diet, low omega-3s and lack of sunshine have a terrible effect on cancer in general.  We gave up sunscreen a few years ago after discovering that sunscreen is carcinogenic when exposed to sunlight (uh ... duh!  why are we putting this on our skin?).  Instead we ditch sunscreen to make sure we're getting enough sunlight and cover up if we've been overexposed.  That's interesting about sunglasses, I hadn't heard it before.  Off to research!</p> <p>- Jenny</p> Dana    -

I completely agree with you.  It does not make sense!  Moreover, if sunlight causes cancer how in the hell did we evolve in tropical climates?   I think a lot of it, like most things, has to do with diet.  Low intake of omega-3s has also been implicated in cancers and I think the high sugar diet, low omega-3s and lack of sunshine have a terrible effect on cancer in general.  We gave up sunscreen a few years ago after discovering that sunscreen is carcinogenic when exposed to sunlight (uh … duh!  why are we putting this on our skin?).  Instead we ditch sunscreen to make sure we’re getting enough sunlight and cover up if we’ve been overexposed.  That’s interesting about sunglasses, I hadn’t heard it before.  Off to research!

- Jenny

]]> By: Danahttp://nourishedkitchen.com/disease-vitamin-d-deficiency/#comment-4089 Dana Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:27:28 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1864#comment-4089 You know, I'm not totally convinced sunlight causes melanoma. Not when people seem to get it on parts of their bodies not habitually exposed to the sun. That makes no sense. Probably sun exposure plays a role in the less malignant skin cancers, because those do show up on exposed body parts--but something else may be going on with melanoma. Certainly the average person's high-sugar diet and accompanying moderate to high insulin levels don't help. Many, if not most, cancers feed directly on sugar by way of a fermentation process, and insulin encourages cell growth, even cancer growth.I heard someplace that if you don't wear sunglasses then your body can adjust how much melanin it produces to respond to sunlight. It would be nice if someone would research this, if it hasn't been done already. You know, I’m not totally convinced sunlight causes melanoma. Not when people seem to get it on parts of their bodies not habitually exposed to the sun. That makes no sense. Probably sun exposure plays a role in the less malignant skin cancers, because those do show up on exposed body parts–but something else may be going on with melanoma. Certainly the average person’s high-sugar diet and accompanying moderate to high insulin levels don’t help. Many, if not most, cancers feed directly on sugar by way of a fermentation process, and insulin encourages cell growth, even cancer growth.

I heard someplace that if you don’t wear sunglasses then your body can adjust how much melanin it produces to respond to sunlight. It would be nice if someone would research this, if it hasn’t been done already.

]]> By: Rozehttp://nourishedkitchen.com/disease-vitamin-d-deficiency/#comment-3851 Roze Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:16:28 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1864#comment-3851 Great article and am loving this site in general thanks!Just wanted to add that it is my understanding that optimal levels of vitamin D are closer to 60 ng/ul. 35 is fairly low. Great article and am loving this site in general thanks!

Just wanted to add that it is my understanding that optimal levels of vitamin D are closer to 60 ng/ul. 35 is fairly low.

]]> By: The Southern Highland Reader » Blog Archive » Food/Health: Five ways you suffer from Vitmain D deficiencyhttp://nourishedkitchen.com/disease-vitamin-d-deficiency/#comment-3841 The Southern Highland Reader » Blog Archive » Food/Health: Five ways you suffer from Vitmain D deficiency Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:47:28 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1864#comment-3841 [...] Nourished Kitchen with an overview of problems associated with vitamin D [...] [...] Nourished Kitchen with an overview of problems associated with vitamin D [...]

]]> By: karen c.http://nourishedkitchen.com/disease-vitamin-d-deficiency/#comment-3840 karen c. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:47:13 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1864#comment-3840 I think everyone should have their Vitamin D levels tested. Despite being mostly NT and taking fermented CLO daily, I was severely deficient when tested back in March. I spent most of the summer without sunscreen and feel much better. I think everyone should have their Vitamin D levels tested. Despite being mostly NT and taking fermented CLO daily, I was severely deficient when tested back in March. I spent most of the summer without sunscreen and feel much better.

]]> By: Jenn AKA The Leftover Queenhttp://nourishedkitchen.com/disease-vitamin-d-deficiency/#comment-3839 Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:27:23 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1864#comment-3839 Vitamin D is so important. When I worked for a holistic doctor he told everyone, especially women (because Vitamin D also helps us to use calcium better) we should have 800-1200 IU's per day, well above what the old established recommendations are - at 400 IU's. There have been a lot of studies about Vitamin D going on in the past few years in order to see if modification to that number is necessary. I believe it is! But at the same time, we don't need to wait for the official word! :)Thanks for this post Jenny! Vitamin D is so important. When I worked for a holistic doctor he told everyone, especially women (because Vitamin D also helps us to use calcium better) we should have 800-1200 IU’s per day, well above what the old established recommendations are – at 400 IU’s. There have been a lot of studies about Vitamin D going on in the past few years in order to see if modification to that number is necessary. I believe it is! But at the same time, we don’t need to wait for the official word! :)

Thanks for this post Jenny!

]]> By: Jessiehttp://nourishedkitchen.com/disease-vitamin-d-deficiency/#comment-3837 Jessie Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:32:32 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1864#comment-3837 Unbelievably timely post! I was at the dermatologist yesterday & asked him about vitamin D. Get this - he said there were no established values of vitamin D. And he basically said that there were no studies showing vitamin D link to disease - although he back pedaled on that a bit. He also said that there are studies showing that people in tropical climates where there is a lot more sun have vitamin D deficincies. (I was asking about spending time in the sun).Thankfully my family doctor is more up on the issue & he had me tested a while ago. I was very deficient - like a 17 or 19 I think. After supplemnetation, I'm now at a much better level & I don't wear sunscreen all the time. Though with a family history of melanoma (2 first-degree relatives) and very fair skin, I do wear sunscreen when I'm out for long periods of time. Unbelievably timely post! I was at the dermatologist yesterday & asked him about vitamin D. Get this – he said there were no established values of vitamin D. And he basically said that there were no studies showing vitamin D link to disease – although he back pedaled on that a bit. He also said that there are studies showing that people in tropical climates where there is a lot more sun have vitamin D deficincies. (I was asking about spending time in the sun).

Thankfully my family doctor is more up on the issue & he had me tested a while ago. I was very deficient – like a 17 or 19 I think. After supplemnetation, I’m now at a much better level & I don’t wear sunscreen all the time. Though with a family history of melanoma (2 first-degree relatives) and very fair skin, I do wear sunscreen when I’m out for long periods of time.

]]> By: Lindseyhttp://nourishedkitchen.com/disease-vitamin-d-deficiency/#comment-3819 Lindsey Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:26:52 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1864#comment-3819 Thanks so much for this timely post! My hubby was just asking me about Vitamin D the other day (in light of his perplexity over "why take cod liver oil")... I knew the basics (whole food, sunlight), but this helped a bit more!Thanks, too, for the link to Nourishing Days. After reading your article I was wondering, almost to say, left hanging (nothing personal!) - what foods are good sources of Vit D? Aside from the staple CLO? :)I've been reading your blog for about a month or so, and must say a big Thank You! overall - I really do enjoy it! :) :) :) (and learn a lot!...) Thanks so much for this timely post! My hubby was just asking me about Vitamin D the other day (in light of his perplexity over “why take cod liver oil”)… I knew the basics (whole food, sunlight), but this helped a bit more!

Thanks, too, for the link to Nourishing Days. After reading your article I was wondering, almost to say, left hanging (nothing personal!) – what foods are good sources of Vit D? Aside from the staple CLO? :)

I’ve been reading your blog for about a month or so, and must say a big Thank You! overall – I really do enjoy it! :) :) :) (and learn a lot!…)

]]> By: Susanhttp://nourishedkitchen.com/disease-vitamin-d-deficiency/#comment-3791 Susan Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:57:36 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=1864#comment-3791 Since I started taking a Vitamin D supplement, I have had no outbreaks of a very persistent psoriasis - totally clear for a year - took some time to clear but seems to be holding Since I started taking a Vitamin D supplement, I have had no outbreaks of a very persistent psoriasis – totally clear for a year – took some time to clear but seems to be holding

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