Did you know your body stores some of the B vitamins in your liver? Vitamin B12 is stored for about 3-5 years and folate for several months. If your diet is deficient though, it may take months to years for the symptoms to develop. There are several foods rich in this B vitamin that you can include in your diet to prevent or correct this deficiency.
Folate is a B-complex vitamin that is essential before and during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in babies. In children and adults it is essential for the brain, the nerves, blood circulation, bones, and intestinal health.
A deficiency can lead to symptoms such as depression, mental fatigue, confusion or forgetfulness, irritability, insomnia, periodontal disease, muscle fatigue and restless leg syndrome. Other symptoms are diarrhea, gray hair, mouth ulcers, peptic ulcers, swollen tongue and poor growth.
Colon, intestine, uterus, cervix, lung and esophagus cancers have also been linked to folate deficiency . By eating a diet rich in folate foods, you can correct many of these symptoms. These foods can prevent dementias, osteoporosis fractures, and homocyteine build-up. These foods also prevent anemia and nourish your nerves and skin cells.
The top foods with the highest amounts are:
o Calf's liver
o Lentils
o Pinto beans
o Garbanzo beans
o Asparagus
o Spinach
o Black beans
o Navy beans
o Kidney beans
o Collard greens
Other foods rich in the essential vitamin are:
o Spinach
o Romaine lettuce
o Turnip greens
o Peas
o Broccoli
o Peanuts
o Sunflower seeds
The way to good health is paved with fresh whole vegetables and fruits, grass-fed meats and dairy, nuts and seeds, nourishing herbal infusions and good healthy fats. Eliminate the processed junk and nourish your body.
©2009 Shanna Ohmes
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