Eat Folate-Rich Foods

Eat Folate-Rich Foods

Consume foods that are naturally high in folate, such as leafy greens (spinach, kale, collard greens), legumes (lentils, chickpeas, black beans), citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruits), avocado, broccoli, and asparagus.

Fortified Foods

Fortified Foods

Include fortified foods in your diet, such as fortified breakfast cereals, bread, pasta, and rice.

Take a Folic Acid Supplement

Most prenatal vitamins contain folic acid to support fetal development during pregnancy.

Cook Foods Gently

Folate is sensitive to heat and can be destroyed during cooking.

Limit Alcohol Consumption

Limit alcohol consumption or avoid it altogether, especially if you're trying to conceive or are pregnant.

Avoid Smoking

Smoking cigarettes can deplete folate levels in the body and increase the risk of folate deficiency.

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Chronic stress can deplete B-vitamin levels, including folate.

Manage Stress

Monitor Medications

Certain medications, such as anticonvulsants, methotrexate, and some antibiotics, can interfere with folate absorption or increase the body's need for folate.