Prep time: approx. 30 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Servings: 16 4-tablespoon servings Folate is important in preventing neural tube defects, protects against heart disease, and helps form new cells. It is just dark leafy greens that are excellent sources of folate but beans as well! This week (January 8 – 14) is National Folic […]
Folic Acid
Weekly Recipe – Fast & Easy Chicken Bean Stew
Serves 8 Serving Size 1.25 cups Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Baby it’s cold outside! And when it is cold we want something hot and hearty to fill up our bellies and warm us up. Stews are perfect and Winter is the best time to enjoy them. Plus the recipes allow you […]
Baby dreaming? Mamas-to-be and Papas-to-be need folate, too!
When I told my doctor that I plan to start a family soon after my wedding (later this year) she advised me to begin taking a prenatal vitamin three months prior to the date. I was surprised because I feel my diet is balanced and adequate. She explained that a supplement is necessary to prepare […]