
Vitamin D
It is becoming a huge issue among dancers to have a vitamin D deficiency. This is partly because they are indoors all day rehearsing and are not spending enough time in the sun. It is extremely important that you get your daily dose of vitamin D because it:
helps you absorb important nutrients and calcium to build strong bones and immune system
helps balance calcium levels and prevents arthritis
regulates blood pressure
aids in insulin secretion
improves kidney function
relieves muscle cramps, spasms, aches, and pains
controls abnormal development of cells that could lead to cancer
aids in weight loss
improves eye sight
keeps the brain healthy
and, prevents premature aging

There are so many more benefits of maintaining a healthy amount of vitamin D in your body! Vitamin D can be found in various foods such as salmon (Alaskan wild-caught), eggs, mushrooms, herring, sardines, and rainbow trout. For better absorption, combine these foods with ones that are rich in vitamin K-basil, kale, scallions, Brussels sprouts, chili powder, asparagus, fennel, leeks, olive oil, and prunes.