Do you know that eating 1/2 cup of lentils (83g - before cooking) a day fully covers your daily vitamin B9 need (based on adult's need)?
Recommended daily intake: 400mcg
- 65mcg (0-6 months old)
- 80mg (7-12 months old)
- 150mcg (1-3 years old)
- 200mcg (4-8 years old)
- 300mcg (9-13 years old)
- 400mcg (14-18 years old)
- 400mcg for adults (19 years old & above)
- 600mcg for pregnant women
- 500mcg for breast-feeding women
For DNA production, cells, helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer.
References:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/legumes-and-legume-products/4337/2
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=63
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