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eInsights - April 1, 2008“B” Healthy Recipes for You and Your HealthFolic acid, a water-soluble B vitamin, helps your body to build healthy cells. During periods of rapid growth, such as pregnancy and fetal development, the body's requirement for this vitamin increases. Research has shown that if all women who could possibly become pregnant were to take a multivitamin with folic acid, the risk of neural tube defects like Spina Bifida could be reduced by up to 70%.In addition to taking a daily multivitamin fortified with folic acid to aid in good health, you should look for foods like cereals and grains that have been fortified with folic acid. Leafy green vegetables, asparagus, and oranges are also a great source. For culinary delights rich in folic acid try SBA's new “B” Healthy Recipes. These delicious treats will be updated seasonally. Bon appetit!
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