Does white rice have folic acid? Only if the label says “enriched.” Otherwise, it’s a delicious, empty, fluffy cloud of zero nutrition for that particular vitamin. That’s not a villain move; it’s just the price of being refined.
So, next time you’re cooking rice, read the bag like it’s a secret love letter. If you don’t see “enriched,” grab a bottle of folic acid supplements and call it a day. Or just sauté some spinach on the side—it’s basically a folate bomb anyway.
Now go forth, eat your carbs, and don’t let the lack of folic acid ruin your dinner. Just maybe don’t plan a pregnancy on a diet of plain white rice alone. Your future baby will thank you.
