Beans
A variety of beans such as pinto, black, navy, kidney and garbanzo beans, are excellent sources of folate. Folate occurs naturally in green leafy vegetables, fruits and dried beans. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate found in supplements and fortified foods.
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