How to Use folate in a Sentence

folate

noun

• 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
• This leafy green is a rich source of many nutrients, including vitamins A and K, folate, and carotenoids.
  — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
• 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
• Folic acid, or synthetic folate, promotes healthy cell growth.
  — Ana B. Ibarra, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
• 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
• Leafy greens, packed with vitamins K and E and folate, are known for supporting long-term brain health and reducing the risk of cognitive decline.
  — Jess Cording, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
• And lentils can provide a host of vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc, folate, potassium, and manganese.
  — Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 24 Oct 2024