 | Folic
acid or folates are essential for growing cells and for healthy blood. Folic acid
is especially important if you’re pregnant (or planning on becoming pregnant)
in reducing the risk of neural tube defects in babies and you need to take extra
folic acid as a supplement to dietary folate. Wholemeal bread is a natural
source of folic acid. Other sources include other wholegrain cereals, green leafy
vegetables, broccoli, and orange juice. Many products, like breakfast cereal,
are now fortified with folic acid. Wholemeal bread is higher in folic acid
than white bread. |
