http://AlternativeHealth.lifetips.com/AlternativeHealth.LifeTips.com Tip of the Dayen-USLifeTips.comhttp://AlternativeHealth.lifetips.com/rss/lt-logo-green.gifhttp://AlternativeHealth.lifetips.com/tip/21181/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamins-and-minerals-general/folic-acid-and-your-health.htmlFri 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT4E4B32B4-A289-9A9C-9E31-A6DAADCB515DFolic acid (B-9) is essential in preventing birth defects and it is equally as important in helping to lower homocysteine levels. Lower homocysteine levels means a lower risk of developing heart disease. Your daily intake should range between 150 to 180 mcg but for pregnant women that amount rises to 400 mcg daily. Foods rich in folic acid include lentils, liver, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, oranges, soybeans, peanuts, beets, quinoa & wheat bran.<br/><br/><br/>For more Alternative Health tips, visit <a href="http://AlternativeHealth.lifetips.com/">http://AlternativeHealth.lifetips.com</a> <img src="http://AlternativeHealth.lifetips.com/images/aggbug.asp?id=21181" height="1" width="1">