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8 Vitamin D–Rich Foods to Add to Your Diet During Lockdown

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2. Swordfish

This type of fish is another favorite of Zanini’s. Three cooked ounces provide 566 IU per serving, which almost gives your daily recommended intake of vitamin D, according to the NIH. “The American Heart Association [AHA] recommends eating at least two servings of fish per week, and this fish is versatile and tasty,” she adds.

The AHA advises children and pregnant women to avoid large fish, such as swordfish, because they have higher levels of mercury contamination than smaller, less long-lived species. However, the health benefits for older adults in particular outweigh the risks, according to the organization. Remember to consume swordfish in moderation!

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