What foods provide folic acid? What are the benefits of folic acid?
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:
- fortified breads and cereals
- enriched pasta
- eggs
- lentils
- beans and peas
- seeds and nuts
- leafy greens
- asparagus
- broccoli
- Brusels sprout
- cauliflower
- beets
- corn
- celery
- carrots
- squash
- citrus fruits
- cantaloupe
- avocado
- tomato juice