Fit Mommy2B Tip #7 - Folic Acid Intake

Folate is a form of vitamin B that helps prevent brain, spinal cord defects, promote healthy birth weight and full-term delivery. The synthetic form of Folate that is found in supplemts and certain foods is called folic acid. It is recommended that pregnant women take 800 -1000 mcg of Folic Acid during their pregnancy. Before and after conception is also adviced.

Here's a list of some food that contain Folic Acid:

- Orange Juice
- Whole wheat bread
- Broccoli
- Bananas
- Cantaloupe
- Spinach
- Fortified cereal
- Asparagus
- Meat
- Beans
- Papaya
- Avocado
- Dry roasted peanuts

If you would like a complete list of foods that contain Folic Acid per serving, check out: http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/folate.asp