Sun Protection is always important, but so is vitamin D.

Caitlin Mellendorf is a Nutrition Educator at the University of Illinois Extension in DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties and explains that it's important when using sun protection often, to make sure you are still getting enough Vitamin D. There are many ways you can get Vitamin D and still be protected from the sun.

Mellendorf explains how Vitamin D benefits our bodies, and why it's so important. Vitamin D is vital to the human body, and when it doesn't get enough, it can be detrimental to your health.

She reminds to read the labels when buying vitamin D-infused products, to see how much of your daily Vitamin D you're getting.