Spotlight on Vitamin D

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2011/12) one in four Australian adults are vitamin D deficient. How can this be when we live in one of the sunniest places in the world? Furthermore what sort of health complications and risks arise when this all important nutrient is depleted?In this episode of The Nourished Wrap Katie and Jessica explore the wonderful world of vitamin D aka the sunshine vitamin! It's common knowledge that humans need sun exposure to make vitamin D but did you know there is a lot more to it than this? Did you know that vitamin D is critical for so much more than just strong bones? Vitamin D receptors are found all over the body and therefore effect everything from fertility to immunity to gut health to sleep. Katie and Jess discuss all of these areas and also look into the research there is surrounding vitamin D and health.Most importantly the ladies provide information on food sources and other ways of maintaining vitamin D status, how much sun exposure is required, what testing reveals as well as signs and symptoms of vitamin D deficiencies. We hope you enjoy the show and learn something new!Research -Vitamin D and autism - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27868194Vitamin D and cancer - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5788175/ - cancerVitamin D in reproduction - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4488777/Council position statement on vitamin D and sun exposure - file:///C:/Users/user/Downloads/Vitamin%20D%20Council%20safe%20Sun%20Exposure%20and%20Vitamin%20D%20Levels.pdf

Om Podcasten

Welcome to The Happy Apple Podcast, bought to you by me, Katie King aka The Balanced Nutritionist. I live in Brisbane, Australia, but I work via telehealth so I reach people all around Australia and occasionally abroad.The Happy Apple podcast drops monthly, covering a wide variety of health topics but we ALWAYS try to keep the conversation positive and happy. Food should not be a source of stress.... it can be BOTH nutritious and delicious at the same time. I'm here to remind you that healthy food is fun and exciting and its ok to have an apple in one hand and the occasional croissant in the other! We rebranded this podcast in early 2021, so some of the older episodes will be under the old title 'The Nourished Wrap' - all of the episodes are worth listening too, in my opinion.To access my services, you can visit my website. I have a number of different online courses you can do from your own home or you can book a consultation with me. I also offer workplace solutions for corporate wellness.Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show.