Folate is a B vitamin that can be found naturally in a wide variety of foods. It also can be found as folic acid in fortified foods and as supplements. Folate is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning that our bodies don\u2019t store very much. So, it\u2019s important to get enough folate from the food we eat.1,2<\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Folate helps to make red blood cells. \u00a0The need for folate increases during pregnancy and especially at the early stages of pregnancy, often when you may not even know you are pregnant. Folate is a factor in normal early fetal development of the baby\u2019s brain and spinal cord.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Foods particularly rich in folate include dark leafy green vegetables, legumes (e.g. lentils, peanuts, soybeans), asparagus, and fortified cereals and grains.3<\/sup> 100% orange juice is one of the few fruit juices considered a good source of natural folate8<\/sup> and is a great addition for a folate-rich diet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n An 8-ounce (1 cup) serving of 100% orange juice provides 15% of the recommended Daily Value for folate.*<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n To prevent potential folate deficiencies, certain foods are fortified. In Canada, folic acid must be added to foods such as flour, white flour, enriched flour or enriched white flour.4<\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If your folate levels are low, you might also have other vitamin deficiencies, and these can be due to a poor diet. Low intakes of folate can lead to problems with your red blood cells, causing one type of anemia. Some common symptoms of low folate are changes in your skin and hair, as well as sores on your tongue and mouth.1\u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n 100% orange juice is one of the few fruit juices considered a good source of natural folate3<\/sup><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n Here\u2019s why folate is important at all life stages:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n * Values based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrient values may vary based on manufacturer, brand, and product types.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\nBenefits of Folate<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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