How to Use folate in a Sentence

folate

noun
Definition of folatenext
  • Leave the lettuce, and pick up some spinach for more folate.
    — Marika Gerken, CNN, 20 July 2022
  • Legumes are also rich in fiber and a good source of folate.
    — Allison Horton, miamiherald, 25 May 2018
  • Once the fat is extracted from the peanut, so too goes the vitamin E, folate, and iron.
    — Gabrielle Campagnano, Bon Appetit, 11 June 2018
  • Green veggies, like spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, are a source of folate.
    — Angela Dewan, CNN, 17 Apr. 2020
  • Instead, swap in fresh foods that are high in vitamins D, B12, and folate.
    — Tehrene Firman, Redbook, 10 Aug. 2017
  • Also, eggs contain choline, vitamins E and D, and folate, which each play key roles in the body.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Sea moss contains a decent amount of riboflavin (B2) and folate (B9).
    — Adele Jackson-Gibson, Good Housekeeping, 17 Jan. 2020
  • Spinach also contains 45% of the daily need of folate, a B vitamin that helps form red blood cells and DNA.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Instead, it's packed with vitamins C, K and B6 and folate.
    — Mahita Gajanan, Time, 14 July 2017
  • In addition, beets are rich in folate which is needed to help produce healthy red blood cells.
    — Jaclyn London, M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Naturally, folate can be found in the likes of leafy greens, peanuts, sunflower seeds, eggs, beans, and more.
    — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Asparagus is one of the best veggie sources of folate, a B vitamin that could help keep you out of a mental slump.
    — Sandee Lamotte and Virginia Langmaid, CNN, 6 June 2022
  • Beans are also loaded with folate, and provide a good source of potassium, iron, and zinc.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2020
  • The seeds are rich in phosphorus, potassium, protein, manganese, folate, healthy fats, iron, and zinc, and are an easy way to give a dish more fiber.
    — Lauren Manaker, Verywell Health, 24 July 2023
  • Yes, this is true, but this is also true for infants and toddlers who consume cow’s milk, which is also low in iron and folate.
    — Nina Shapiro, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Its downside is the use of synthetic folate instead of the natural form.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • All varieties are a very good source for dietary fiber, vitamins A, C and K, plus folate and manganese.
    — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 18 July 2017
  • Read more: Asparagus provides a healthy dose of the B vitamin folate.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2018
  • Refined carbs are sources that have been processed and stripped of important nutrients like fiber, folate, and iron.
    — Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate that is used in most prenatal vitamins.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Even sweet-potato leaves are a powerhouse, packed with folate and a surprising amount of protein.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Leafy greens like fresh kale, Swiss chard, and spinach contain folate, a vitamin that helps produce the feel-good chemicals dopamine and serotonin.
    — Wellory, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2021
  • Studies have also linked Alzheimer’s to risk factors for heart disease and stroke, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and low levels of folate.
    — Samantha J. Gross, miamiherald, 20 June 2017
  • Chickpeas provide a hefty dose of protein, folate, fiber, iron, and phosphorus.
    — Cate Geiger Kalus, Country Living, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Broccoli rabe is high in fiber, known to aid digestion, and fights inflammation due to its high folate content.
    — Kate Dwyer, Bon Appetit, 18 Apr. 2017
  • Tomatoes, too, are a great source of potassium and Vitamin C, as well as folate and Vitamin K.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2022
  • In addition to the fiber, folate and potassium these beans provide, edamame is an excellent source of protein.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 10 Jan. 2020
  • Though technically a grass, wild rice is also considered a whole grain and is rich in B vitamins, such as niacin and folate.
    — Leah Zerbe, Good Housekeeping, 2 Mar. 2017
  • Above all, always make sure that your prenatal contains adequate amounts of folate or folic acid.
    — Anne Cook Carroll, Ms, Parents, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Vitamin B9, also known as folate, is found in fruits and leafy greens, and citrus fruits and tomatoes are common vitamin C sources.
    — Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2020

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