Do you know what’s as important as Calcium for your bones? It’s vitamin D. Many people are deficient in Vitamin D and don’t know it. Now that it is summer, a great way to get your daily dose is from the sun. Even 10 minutes of sun exposure onto a good amount of exposed skin—without sunscreen— can get you more than your recommended daily intake. Darker skin may require a little longer, lighter skin may require a little shorter. Certainly, don’t expose yourself to the point of burning. You can ask your doctor to test for your vitamin D level in the blood. Its a crucial nutrient for your bones and for health.