Experts Urge Smarter Produce Shopping After 11,000 Cyclosporiasis Cases as Wellness Tips Highlight 25:10 Swim Rule
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Updated · health.yahoo.com · Aug 9
Experts Urge Smarter Produce Shopping After 11,000 Cyclosporiasis Cases as Wellness Tips Highlight 25:10 Swim Rule
1 articles · Updated · health.yahoo.com · Aug 9
Summary
Nearly 11,000 cyclosporiasis cases have pushed consumers to rethink produce, but six experts told Yahoo not to abandon fruits and vegetables—just avoid bagged, pre-cut, parsley and cilantro for now.
Whole lettuce, smooth-skinned produce such as apples, grapes and cucumbers, plus peelable or thick-rind fruits, were cited as safer picks because they are easier to wash or peel; experts said individual infection risk remains very low.
Morning light was highlighted as a simple daily habit, with researchers saying exposure before coffee helps reset the body clock, improve alertness and support better sleep later.
Water safety advice centered on the 25:10 rule: if a child cannot swim 25 yards alone, a parent or guardian should stay within 10 feet and avoid phone distractions.
Other tips included 10-minute digital decluttering, shorter “vacation-ettes,” ground or soaked chia seeds, and Japanese walking—3-minute brisk intervals for 30 minutes, four days a week.