Folic Acid Facts

If you could become pregnant, folic acid, a B vitamin, may help to protect your unborn baby against birth defects or the spine and brain.
All women of childbearing age need folic acid every day.
Choose foods rich in folic acid daily.
Take a 0.4 mg folic acid supplement ever day. Your pharmacist can advise you on your best choice.

Think ahead today.. For a healthier baby tomorrow.

Good Food Sources of Folic Acid

Asparagus
Brussel sprouts
Spinach
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Corn
Beets
Peas
Bran cereals

Bean Sprouts
Romaine lettuce
Tomato juice
Avocado
Oranges
Orange juice
Cantaloupe
Honeydew melon

Eggs
Baked beans
Chickpeas
Kidney beans
Lentils
Sunflower seeds
Peanuts
Peanut butter
Wheat germ

Need more information? Call your health unit