What is the “Dirty Dozen”? Dirty Dozen Foods 1.)   Strawberries 7.) Bell & Hot Peppers 2.)   Spinach 8.) Cherries 3.)   Kale, Collard, Mustard greens 9.) Peaches 4.)   Nectarines 10.) Pears 5.)   Apples 11.) Celery 6.)   Grapes 12.) Tomatoes   The Dirty Dozen refers to the 12 crops that have the most pesticides used on them. It is a list created by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit (lobby and education) organization. Note: The rankings are based not only on the percentage of samples with pesticides but also on the number and amount of pesticides on all samples and on individual samples. With the increasing demand of food (based on population) year after year, the food industry heavily relies on the use of pesticides. In recent years, different research groups and public health advocates have been voicing their opinion [...]

  Activity trackers, smart watches, and heart rate monitors are becoming increasingly popular tools for individual health and wellness. In fact, wearable technology was named the number one fitness trend for 2022 by the American College of Sports Medicine. These fun gadgets can track all kinds of stats. But what does that information really mean? We’re going to take a closer look at some popular trackable features and how you can use that information to positively impact your wellness. Steps The concept of step-tracking has been around since the 1700s. However, the first activity tracker was not invented until 1965 by Dr. Yoshiro Hatano, a Japanese professor. This tracker was a pedometer called a Manpo-kei, which translates to “10,000 steps meter." His research suggested that 10,000 steps per day along with a nutritious diet would help individuals maintain their health [...]