Question: what foods contain folate/folic acid and why is it important?
Answer: Legumes. Legumes are the fruit or seed of any plant in the Fabaceae family, including: ...  Asparagus. Asparagus contains a concentrated amount of many vitamins and minerals, including folate. ...  Eggs. ...  Leafy greens. ...  Beets. ...  Citrus fruits. ...  Brussels sprouts. ...  Broccoli.