Folate-Rich Foods

Folate-Rich Foods

• organicmama 16 years ago
  
  
  This B-complex vitamin can be found in many 'good for you' foods.
  
  
  
  "The thought is that when someone has low levels of folate, it's more likely for mutations in DNA to occur," Stolzenberg-Solomon says. Conversely, adequate levels of folate protect against such mutations.
  
  Cancer-Fighting Abilities
  
  In a large-scale study, researchers evaluated the effects of folate on more than 27,000 male smokers between ages 50 and 69. Men who consumed at least the recommended daily allowance of folate -- about 400 micrograms -- cut by half their risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
  
  How to Get It
  
  Starting with breakfast, a glass of orange juice is high in folate; so are most cereals (check the box to see how much). For lunch, try a hearty salad with either spinach or romaine leaves. Top it with dried beans or peas for an extra boost. Snack on a handful of peanuts or an orange. At dinner, choose asparagus or Brussels sprouts as your vegetable.
  
  From: Medicinenet.com
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• organicmama 16 years ago said:
  Sorry, messed up, this should go in vitamin section.
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