Vitamin D has become something of a quiet obsession in urban households. Doctors flag it during routine check-ups, health apps warn about its deficiency, and pharmacies are stocked with pills and drops promising quick fixes. Yet, step back, and the irony is hard to miss: this is the one vitamin our bodies are perfectly capable of making, provided we get enough sunlight. But modern life doesn’t always allow for it. Between long hours indoors, sunscreen use, pollution, and lifestyle shifts, vitamin D deficiency has become one of the most widespread nutritional gaps of our time. While sunlight remains the gold standard, food can play a critical supporting role. For vegetarians, who don’t have access to fish or other animal-heavy sources, the options are fewer but not absent. Here are some vegetarian-friendly ways to sneak vitamin D onto the plate.
