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4 Healthy Smoothie Recipes High In Folic Acid

January 28, 2013 By Paulin Soleyman Leave a Comment

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What Is Folic Acid?

Folic acid is a B vitamin which plays a vital role in the body’s ability to make healthy new cells including red blood cells. The form of folic acid occurring naturally in food is often called ‘folate’. By following a healthy diet most of us can get all the folic acid we need through food alone. 

Folic acid is very important for women. When a woman has enough folic acid in her body before and during pregnancy, it can prevent major birth defects, including:

  • Spina Bifida: which occurs when an unborn baby’s spinal column does not close to protect the spinal cord. As a result, the nerves that control leg movements and other functions do not work. Children with spina bifida often have lifelong disabilities.
  • Anencephaly: which is when most or all of the brain does not develop. Babies with this problem die before or shortly after birth.

Healthy Fruit Smoothie Ingredients High In Folic Acid

1 Cup Spinach263 mcg Folic Acid (65% DV)
1 Papaya115 mcg Folic Acid (29% DV)
1 Cup Mango71 mcg Folic Acid (35% DV)
1 Orange40 mcg Folic Acid (10% DV)
1 Cup Raspberries14 mcg Folic Acid (4% DV)
1 Cup Lemon juice23 mcg Folic Acid (5%)
1 Grapefruit30 mcg Folic Acid (8% DV)
1 Medium Beet136 mcg Folic Acid (34% DV)
1 Cup Celery Juice34 mcg Folic Acid (5% DV)
1 Cup Carrot Juice34 mcg Folic Acid (5% DV)
1 Cup Tomato Juice48 mcg Folic Acid (20% DV)
1 Pear20 mcg Folic Acid (5% DV)
1 Medium Banana24 mcg Folic Acid (6% DV)
1 Cup Strawberries25 mcg Folic Acid (6.5% DV)
2 Tbsp Peanut Butter24 mcg Folic Acid (6% DV)

Healthy Fruit Smoothie Recipes High In Folic Acid

Citrus Sparkle (40% DV)

  • 1 Large Grapefruit (8% DV)
  • 1 Large Orange (10% DV)
  • 1 Medium Lemon (6% DV)
  • 1 Banana (6% DV)
  • 2 Ripe Pears (10% DV)
  • 1/2 Cup Coconut Water
  • 1 Cup Crushed Ice

Tropical Delight (60% DV)

  • 1/2 Cup Pineapple Cubes
  • 1 Cup Frozen Mango Pieces (35% DV)
  • 1/2 Papaya seeded and pitted (15% DV)
  • 1 Orange (10% DV)
  • 1 Cup Coconut Water
  • 1 Cup Crushed Ice

Pink’n Perky (38.5% DV)

  • 1 Papaya (15% DV)
  • 1 Pink Grapefruit (8% DV)
  • 1/2 Cantaloupe Melon
  • 1 Cup Strawberries (6.5% DV)
  • 1 Pear (5% DV)
  • 1 Cup Raspberries (4% DV)
  • 1 Cup Coconut Water
  • 1/2 Cup Crushed Ice

Red Alert! (120% DV)

  • 1 Medium Beet (34% DV)
  • 1 Orange (10% DV)
  • 1 Cup Carrott Juice (5% DV)
  • 1 Cup Spinach (65% DV)
  • 1 Inch Ginger
  • 1 Medium Banana (6% DV)

photo courtesy of: rockinfree

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