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Posted On: August 28th 2026, 04:13 pm
Meet FOLATE — Vitamin B9 🧬
Folate is often associated with pregnancy, but your body needs it for so much more.
🧬 DNA & cell division — helps your body make DNA and new cells
🩸 Red blood cells — needed for normal red blood-cell formation
🧠 Brain & nervous system — supports important functions in the nervous system
🤰 Pregnancy & development — especially important for normal fetal development early in pregnancy
🥬 Where can you find folate?
Leafy greens • Beans • Lentils • Avocado • Citrus fruits • Asparagus
💡 Tina's Tip: Your body stores only limited amounts of folate, so regularly eating folate-rich foods matters. Don't think of folate as just a pregnancy nutrient. Every day, your body relies on it to support the creation of new cells. 🧬✨
#TinasTips #KnowYourNutrients #Folate #VitaminB9
Folate is often associated with pregnancy, but your body needs it for so much more.
🧬 DNA & cell division — helps your body make DNA and new cells
🩸 Red blood cells — needed for normal red blood-cell formation
🧠 Brain & nervous system — supports important functions in the nervous system
🤰 Pregnancy & development — especially important for normal fetal development early in pregnancy
🥬 Where can you find folate?
Leafy greens • Beans • Lentils • Avocado • Citrus fruits • Asparagus
💡 Tina's Tip: Your body stores only limited amounts of folate, so regularly eating folate-rich foods matters. Don't think of folate as just a pregnancy nutrient. Every day, your body relies on it to support the creation of new cells. 🧬✨
#TinasTips #KnowYourNutrients #Folate #VitaminB9
Comments (5)
2 months agoapex_nw
Small additions can add up. Add spinach to eggs, lentils to soups, or avocado to a sandwich or salad.
2 months agoapex_nw
You don't need a “perfect” diet to support your nutrient intake—small, consistent food choices add up.
2 months agoapex_nw
Cooking can affect folate. Because folate is water-soluble and sensitive to heat, some can be lost during cooking—especially when foods are boiled in lots of water.
2 months agoapex_nw
Variety beats relying on one food. Try including different folate-rich foods throughout the week.
2 months agoapex_nw
Leafy vegetables are well known for folate, but beans, lentils, citrus fruits and avocado contribute too.
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