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August 28, 2008

Soak up some sun

By Kashi Read more daily challenge, healthy living, playtime, and relaxation
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Sun exposure contributes to our bodies’ daily production of vitamin D. In fact, it’s believed that we only need 10 minutes of sunlight everyday to meet our daily requirements. Today, challenge yourself to get outside for a few minutes and get your daily rays. (While some people claim sunscreen prevents the body from converting sunlight into vitamin D, UV radiation is a carcinogen. Consult a physician if you have questions about how much sun to get and when to use sunscreen.)

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  1. User_48
    shellp commented on this. about 3 years ago

    well, as much as 100% cloudy, with wind chills of 19* & blow will allow anyway :)

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    Lainie1950 commented on this. about 3 years ago

    Every sunny day, I will take a little walk – walking isn’t easy for me due to arthritis, but I can do 10 – 15 minutes.

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    AndreaRose commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I’ve been vacationing away from near below zero Massachusetts weather, so getting plenty of sun has been easy this week. =]

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    diadelarra commented on this. over 3 years ago

    i wne to the park today, and if the weather permits i’ll be going tomorrow.

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    dsmeyer12 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I am always outside living on a small farm. to me it is very thereputic to soak up some sun. I can tell a difference on rainy days that a bit of sun brightens your day. I always wear sunscreen.

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    sherrihoffman commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I get my sun exposure and workout while cutting and splitting wood. I also walk the kids to and from school whenever possible. When I get a spare hour I like to walk the block, which is roughly 4 miles. Yeah sun, and exrcise helps me feel better.

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    TheleciaT commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I get my daily vitamin D while I run! This multi tasking makes me feel great!

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    draggunladee commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I sit on the steps on a daily basis…especially now that the weather is a bit cooler. In the South..it can be hard to go and sit outside on some days….high humidity and such. I am thankful the weather is nicer and I can appreciate the warmth of the sun and how it effects my plants on a daily basis.

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    doylet commented on this. over 3 years ago

    St. Ives came out with a facial cleanser that deposits SPF 10 just by washing your face! I’m very conscious of skin cancer, but love the outdoors, so when I use this cleanser, I feel confident when I sit outside for lunch.

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    gerrimom03 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    i got my sun today by pulling weeds in my garden, as i often do. probably at least 30 minutes today.

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    jen2380 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    my 4 year old and i walked to our family friends house instead of driving today.

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    kkbronner commented on this. over 3 years ago

    Walked outside with my dog. YAY…i love the sun, although it was a cold day.

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    cheri24iv commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I walk my dog daily, streching my face to the sun. I absolutely love it!

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    iisjennray commented on this. over 3 years ago

    today i went for a run and it took me 20 min and i felt absolutely wonderful after, however no sun screen cause i forgot it but i plan on keeping up with it like i usually do.

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    YumYumDelish commented on this. over 3 years ago

    What am I to do on days there is no sun present? Perhaps… Sit in the shade of my favorite willow tree, cross-legged, pondering the meaning of life while simultaneously imagining I am soaking up every bit of sunlight possible? I think that’s what I’ll do.

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    Arnestad commented on this. over 3 years ago

    too bad there’s no sun in seattle. i’ll try my best to soak up whatever’s left before the deadful and never ending rain/fog/cold/drab/gray sets in again.

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    Dkfir commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I wish I could ride my bike to work, I have a 50 minute drive (hopelessly trying to find something closer since I moved!) I bring my lunch to work, eat for 10-5 minutes and then walk around the remainder of my hour long lunch break!! It’s so quite and stress releiving. I wish the weather would cool down just a little.

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    milayod commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I take my dog for walks everyday, today I will make the walks just longer to soak up more sun

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    khv102002 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I work in my flower garden at least 30 to 60 min a day unless it rains so I guess that qualifies me for the sunlight one.

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    mbn5tg commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I spent 6 hours in the sun today on the job

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    cmurphy857 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    With a day as beautiful as today, how can you not resist spending a little bit of time outdoors! I spent some time in my garden early this morning picking some herbs for today’s cooking adventure.

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    lindsayrae23 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I rode my bike to work today, and it is a beautiful, sunny day. I wore SPF 15.

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    melody1020 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I walk my dog 2-3x a day usually in the morning and afternoon and mid evening. Each walk is at least 10-15 minutes sometimes 25 min it all depends. Not to mention my dog is a Parson Russell Terrier(jack Russell )

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    xnicolekingx commented on this. over 3 years ago

    what is that person talking about, your food is like really healthy haha.

    yeah, i’m like photosensitive to sunlight, but i’ll go outside with some spf-50 on haha

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    czar1213 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I have read the nutition value of your products and it is a shame that is no nutritional value of KASHI products. The only source of nutrition I see on the KASHI website is ” standing in the sun for VITAMIN D and eating fruit”, what a shame!!!

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    Natlee commented on this. over 3 years ago

    due to medications i take advise to stay out of direct sunlight, but with the right cover up for ten minutes should’nt hurt.