Food & Nutrition

15 Foods High in Folic Acid

Wheat Germs

Wheat germ is basically the embryo of the wheat kernel. Even though it is usually removed during the milling process, the food can still provide a high level of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. One ounce of wheat germ contains nearly 80 mcg of folic acid, which can meet around 20 percent of the daily recommended intake. In addition, the food is filled with a lot of fiber that can moves slowly in the gastrointestinal tract and adds bulk to the stool, thus promoting regularity, preventing constipation, and keeping stable levels of blood sugar. [12]