Every day gets shorter And the rays of sunshine that manage to peek through the clouds feel like little gifts. Here in Puerto Varas, as throughout southern Chile, we live a reality that few can fully grasp: Our bodies are thirsty for vitamin D.
Eighty-four percent of Chileans are deficient in this essential vitamin, and the situation is even more critical in the south. The lack of this "sunshine vitamin" manifests as fatigue that persists even after a good night's sleep, and as bone aches that appear in the cold.
And this is where the idea that We are what we eat . Because although the sun is our main ally in generating vitamin D, we can also nourish ourselves from within. Egg yolks, cheeses, and whole dairy products They provide us with this much-needed vitamin.
At Vecinos we have our favorite section " Eggs and Dairy " where you can find fresh eggs , cheeses and artisanal butters - products that, when they come from animals that graze outdoors, concentrate more essential nutrients.
And to accompany these gray days, nothing beats preparing a warm infusion with the herbs of Soleil : their Sweet Dreams for those nights when your body needs restorative rest, or their Herbal Mix to nourish from within. Because sometimes What the body needs most is warmth, time, and that ancient medicine that comes in a steaming cup .
The sun sets early, that's true. But it is also true that we have everything we need to stay strong and nourished, waiting for the long days to return.
