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What foods provide folic acid? What are the benefits of folic acid?

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Betty Brenner Posted

What foods provide folic acid? What are the benefits of folic acid?

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Folic acid, also known as B9, prevents the likelihood of depression and birth defects as well as protecting the body from Alzheimer’s  and certain types of cancer. Foods high in folic acid include:

  1. fortified breads and cereals
  2. enriched pasta
  3. eggs
  4. lentils
  5. beans and peas
  6. seeds and nuts
  7. leafy greens
  8. asparagus
  9. broccoli
  10. Brusels sprout 
  11. cauliflower
  12. beets
  13. corn
  14. celery
  15. carrots
  16. squash
  17. citrus fruits
  18. cantaloupe
  19. avocado
  20. tomato juice
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