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The Health of It All...
Folic Acid Requirements
It is now well established that folic acid, also known as folate, is essential for production of blood cells and for developing fetuses.
You can find folate in high amounts in legumes like chickpeas, but also in wheat bran, liver, almost all kinds of beans, greens like spinach, and my favorite, asparagus. Other good sources include lean meats, some nuts, dairy products and almost all fruits.
The U.S. government now requires cold cereals and baking flour to be fortified with folic acid. Interestingly, the synthetic forms are much better absorbed than the natural forms, so these new fortified foods may be even better for you. It is now recommended that women of child-bearing age take a supplement every day.
