Foods Rich In Folic Acid

It is essential to consume food rich in folic acid whether you are becoming pregnant or are in the early stages of pregnancy. Even if you are not considering pregnancy, food rich in folic acid will provide you with health benefits anyway. These benefits are little known yet the rewards of eating food rich in folic acid make it a worthwhile mission to undertake.

There are several foods which are rich in folate. It is also very easy to intake too much folic acid. For example, just one glass of orange juice can provide half of the recommended daily intake of folic acid. Consuming several cups of orange juice per day is very easy to do. This can result in too much folic acid which can essentially hide a vitamin B12 deficiency. Therefore you must be conscious of exactly how much folic acid you are consuming so that you don't overdo, and under do, your intake.

Some of the foods that are rich in folic acid include:

Oranges
Grapefruits
Poultry
Nuts
Seeds
Whole wheat bread
Peas and beans (lightly cooked)
Green leafy vegetables

It is especially important to note not just what you are eating, but how you cook it. If you overcook folic acid rich food, you will drain it of its nutrients. Also some cooking methods are not ideal for retaining these nutrients. For example, cooking vegetables in too much water can have this effect.

It is best to eat raw foods where possible. You may lightly cook vegetables using methods such as microwaving, stir frying and steaming the vegetables.

By adhering to these cooking methods, your food will remain rich in folic acid and your body, and baby, will reap the rewards!

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