By Ada Kohli
Published Aug 02, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

5 Healthy food sources of folate

Folate is a water-soluble vitamin that helps maintain cell health in the body. Here are some healthy food sources of folate

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Beetroot

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A great source of antioxidants, essential vitamins, folate and folic acid, beetroot helps boost immunity and improves bone health

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Broccoli

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Broccoli is rich in a good amount of folate, protein, magnesium, calcium and iron

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Legumes

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Legumes like lentils, kidney beans and chickpeas are good sources of folate, potassium and magnesium. They help reduce the risk of heart diseases

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Nuts and seeds

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Nuts and seeds such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, chia seeds and flaxseeds contain folate, iron, magnesium and monounsaturated fats

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Spinach

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High in nutrition and low in calories, spinach is a great source of folate that helps boost immunity and strengthens your bones

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