Folic acid is a B vitamin with which our bodies make new cells (Photo: Shutterstock) When you find out that you are pregnant, your doctor will most likely put you on folic acid supplements. Many of us ...

These ultra-crunchy veggies are overflowing with water, micronutrients, gut-healthy fiber, and more. Claudia Totir/Getty Images Traditionally, celery has been associated with ants on a log, mirepoix ...

Prenatal care is essential for the health of expectant mothers and newborns alike. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health notes that babies of mothers who don't get ...

Boston, MA and Washington, D.C.—April 1, 2009—For the past several decades, evidence has shown that greater dietary intake of the B-vitamin, folate, offers protection against the development of ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Fortifying flour and pasta with folic acid has led to a significant drop ...