How to Use folate in a Sentence

folate

noun
  • Leafy greens are a brain-food must-have for their folate and carotenoids.
    — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
  • Folic acid is the manmade form of folate.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Leafy greens like spinach and kale are among the best sources of folate in the diet.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Black-eyed peas, lentils, and beef liver are some of the best sources of folate.
    — Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The folate content will vary based on the type of legume chosen.
    — Molly Burford, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Legumes are an excellent source of folate.
    — Molly Burford, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Peanut butter has slightly more protein and is a better source of folate.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
  • One crucial nutrient is folic acid or folate.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Folic acid, or synthetic folate, promotes healthy cell growth.
    — Ana B. Ibarra, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • Quinoa has more fiber, magnesium, and folate than couscous.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
  • All of the children had low levels of folate in their cerebrospinal fluid.
    — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Kale is a good source of folate, but certain legumes, meat, and vegetables have more per serving.
    — Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Green veggies, like spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, are a source of folate.
    — Angela Dewan, CNN, 17 Apr. 2020
  • This type of anemia occurs when red blood cells grow too large due to a folate deficiency.
    — Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Sprouted grain bread is rich in fiber, folate, and other nutrients.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Both contain fiber and are rich in vitamins C and K, as well as folate.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 19 May 2026
  • Beans are also loaded with folate, and provide a good source of potassium, iron, and zinc.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2020
  • Once the fat is extracted from the peanut, so too goes the vitamin E, folate, and iron.
    — Gabrielle Campagnano, Bon Appetit, 11 June 2018
  • Iron and folate, found in beans, lentils and dark green vegetables, support the growing baby.
    — Alex Crisp, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Folic acid is a form of folate, which is a key B vitamin that is crucial for helping your body make new cells.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate that is used in most prenatal vitamins.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • Above all, always make sure that your prenatal contains adequate amounts of folate or folic acid.
    — Anne Cook Carroll, Ms, Parents, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Other foods, including lentils, beef liver, and spinach, provide more folate than kale.
    — Joy Emeh, Health, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Edamame is a type of legume that is low in carbohydrates and high in protein, fiber, folate, and magnesium.
    — Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Chickpeas provide a hefty dose of protein, folate, fiber, iron, and phosphorus.
    — Cate Geiger Kalus, Country Living, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Its downside is the use of synthetic folate instead of the natural form.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Even sweet-potato leaves are a powerhouse, packed with folate and a surprising amount of protein.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 23 Nov. 2022

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