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MONTHLY HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLETTER

JUNE 2024 EDITION

MONTHLY
RECIPE

FARMERS MARKET SALSA
Makes: 8 servings

EWG Releases Its Dirty Dozen List INGREDIENTS
½ cup corn (fresh or frozen)
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports that 75% of all conventional 15 oz. can low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed)
fresh produce sampled this year had residue of potentially harmful pesticides. 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
The “Dirty Dozen” items contain 95% of samples with pesticides. Each year, the
EWG releases its Dirty Dozen report ranking pesticide residue levels based on ½ cup yellow or red onion (diced)
samples taken by federal agencies. The EWG also compiles a “Clean Fifteen” ½ cup green pepper (diced)
list, with avocados and sweet corn leading the list. 2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
Whether organic or not, all properly handled fresh produce is considered ½ cup picante sauce
safe to eat, so don’t let the Dirty Dozen scare you away. Do your best to get PREPARATIONS
your daily dose of healthy fruits and vegetables while still being an informed 1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill until serving time.
shopper. If you’re still uneasy about pesticides after scrubbing your produce,
frozen or canned versions can be a great alternative. Ultimately, it comes 2. Drain before serving.
down to finding what works best for your household and budget. 3. Serve with low-fat baked tortilla chips or fresh vegetables
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
(per serving)
Total calories: 73
The 2024 Dirty Dozen Total fat: 0 g
1. Strawberries 1. Nectarines Protein: 4 g
2. Spinach 2. Apples Sodium: 202 mg
3. Kale, collard and mustard greens 3. Bell and hot peppers Carbohydrate: 14 g
4. Grapes 4. Cherries Dietary fiber: 5 g
5. Peaches 5. Blueberries Saturated fat: 0 g
6. Pears 6. Green beans Total sugars: 3 g
Source: MyPlate

Study Finds That Women Get More Benefits From Exercise Than Men
New study findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirm that regular physical activity can prolong life and lower the risk of death.
However, they also revealed that women experience greater benefits from exercise than men at lower amounts.

Researchers found that while men were more likely to engage in physical activity than women, women who did so had a 24% lower risk of dying
from any cause compared to inactive women. Physically active men had only a 15% lower risk than their inactive counterparts. Furthermore, the most
beneficial amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (e.g., brisk walking and cycling) was around five hours per week, though there were also
benefits for women starting at just half that weekly amount. Women also saw a more significant reduction in mortality risk when incorporating muscle-
strengthening activities (e.g., weightlifting) than men did.

Always talk to your doctor before starting an exercise regimen.

Zywave, 2024.
This newsletter is for informational purposes only and should not be construed a medical purposes. © 2023 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.

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