Folate for Fine Spines Smoothie

Among the important vitamins and minerals found to prevent birth defects, one of the most well known is folate. Studies have shown that proper levels of folate in pregnancy reduce or remedy the chance of neural and spinal-tube defects. You can take a prenatal vitamin that includes folate, but what about natural sources? Eating a diet rich in deep-green leafy veggies can provide a great amount of folate naturally.

Recipe Yields: 3–4 cups

11⁄2 cups spinach

1⁄2 cup chopped broccoli

1 cup diced papaya (make sure the papaya is ripe)

1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

2 cups coconut milk

2 teaspoons raw honey, optional

  1. Combine all ingredients and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Add more liquid if necessary.

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