Are You in Sunlight 30 Minutes Each Day?

Early morning sunshine is the favorite of those who live in hot areas of the world. Without excessive heat, early morning sunshine allows those who walk, bicycle, enjoy yoga in the park, and a host of other youth-inspiring activities, can easily receive about 30 minutes of direct sunlight.

Our bodies absorb the light and then through a complex set of signals, that sunlight is converted into Vitamin D which is then used to support bone health and over-all immune health.

Yes, there are Vitamin D supplements and maximizing our health with every weapon we can muster is the live younger longer goal. 

There are foods like nuts and avocados that offer loads of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble which means it dissolves and is digested in fat, not water. This digestion process involves a complex set of naturally occurring helpers like magnesium, calcium, zinc, and protein. These co-factors increase nutrient absorption.

Nutrient absorption is vitally important so choosing healthy foods that pack Vitamin D with 30 minutes of sunshine can begin to increase a healthier lifestyle.

Enjoying time in the sunshine gives our exposed skin a new look. Tanning early morning, say before 10:00, means you don’t need sunblock or an SPF that can block the life-giving rays. Limit your time but do allow the sun to provide your body the natural Vitamin D it requires.

After 11:00 a.m. here in Oklahoma, the sun is very unforgiving and can quickly cause wilting. Yes, wilting…the act of having no energy, no get up and go, and very little appetite.

Sitting or lying in the heat with the sun frying your everything is hard on your body. Keeping hydrated with lots of water, wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a long-sleeved white shirt at the ready are just a few suggestions to keep your body sunshine ready. Most importantly, keep your face moisturized with Facial Magic® Hydrating Day Cream.