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Happy Wednesday, STRIVERS! The August heat may be unrelenting, but it no match for this month's highlighted produce! This August, we are bringing to you the cool flavors of Mango and Thai Basil! Both are very common in Asian cuisine and have great health benefits which include: antioxident properties, potassium and vitamin A, and for mangos specifically, it can help boost the mental capacity of children! Stay tuned for upcoming food tastings this month, and stay cool!

Happy Wednesday, Strivers! If you missed us at Zion Market last week, we will be at Vinh Hung this FRIDAY, July 27th, from 4:00-5:30 PM! To highlight our produce of the month (carrots and green papaya), we will have a refreshing, papaya salad with dried shrimp and curried beef jerky for you to sample, created by restaurant partner, Pho Ha Noi! So come through, and come hungry! We'll have recipe cards as well so that you'll be able to recreate this dish with your friends and family!

Happy Wednesday, STRIVE Partners and friends! Summer rates took effect June 1 and when the weather heats up, your energy use will likely rise too. One difference from last summer is the state-mandated High Usage Charge that’s part of California’s continuing efforts to encourage energy savings. Find out more at sdge.com/highusage. You'll get helpful tips and tools you can use to avoid high usage. #espsdge

It's that time of the month again! The STRIVE team will be doing food tastings on Friday, July 20th at Zion Market and Friday, July 27th at Vinh Hung! Both food tastings will be held at 4 PM - 6PM so be sure to come through and learn about the amazing benefits the produce has! Of course, you can't forget the actual dish. This month, we're serving you a Kiwi and Okra Chicken Noodle Salad that's only 360 calories a serving, with low sodium and high protein! Doesn't that sound appetizing? So come by and say "hi" to the STRIVE team. We can't wait to see you there!

Hello Strivers! Just like those horror flicks that keep us away from creepy storm drains or haunted houses in our neighborhoods, people have been staying away from sugary beverages after seeing graphic pictures of health consequences such as obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. According to a study done by Harvard University in a hospital in Massachusetts, consumers appeared to substitute bottled water for sugary drinks after being exposed to warning labels displayed one at a time for a few weeks in the cafeteria, resulting in a 15 percent drop in sugary drink sales. In contrast to the shock factor that these images brought. We hope you stay motivated in limiting your intake of sugary drinks and actively find healthier alternatives without sacrificing the tastes. source: https://consumer.healthday.com//warning-labels-can-scare-f

For our Poway community members and food seekers, Takhrai Thai will be rolling a special, healthy menu item soon! Nikki, owner of both Takhrai Thai in Poway and Lai Thai in National City, will be introducing a healthier version of their Pad Woon Sen, a glass noodle dish with chicken! The beautiful, savory flavors of Thai cuisine does not get lost in translation with this dish, and we guarantee you'll enjoy each bite. So stay tuned, because this is one entree you do not want to sleep on!

Healthy eating and an active lifestyle may be hard to come by for our low-income families with a lack of access to the right resources. According to findings recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, studies show that those with access to EBT versus their higher income counterparts had little improvement in the American Heart Association’s 2020 Strategic Impact Goals for diet. https://www.healio.com//snap-participants-do-not-meet-many However, o...rganizations like STRIVE and other community partners help bridge that gap by making EBT available at farmers markets, so that they’re able to get fresh produce. Do you know of other businesses, partnerships, or organizations that help encourage healthy eating habits with use of EBT? How do you think this situation can be solved? Drop a comment below and let us know what you think! - #strive #strivesd #strivesandiego #lifestyle #nutrition #health #healthyliving #healthylife #fitness #realfood #healthyyummy #wellness #localproduce #eatlocal #ebt #snap #fns #hearthealthy #farmersmarket #foodtasting See more

Breast feeding is a beautiful practice that supports a healthy diet for your child. More importantly, the properties of breast milk may play an important roll in your child's gut bacteria, which in turn may decrease the effects of childhood obesity. Studies show that babies fed with breast milk had different bacteria or microbiomes in their gut, which led to a decrease in childhood obesity, than children that were fed formula. To learn more about the benefits of breast feeding, please click the following link: https://abcnews.go.com//infant-formula-change-gut-b/story

Happy Food-Tasting Friday, STRIVERs! This week, we will be featuring our produce of the month, Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) and Young Coconut, TODAY, at Zion Market, from 4-6 PM! We will have recipe cards that will teach you how to create a delicious and healthy glass noodle stir-fry, and Samahan Health Centers will be there give you information about health care services and programs that may be beneficial to your health and well-being! So come hungry, and leave happy! We can't wait to see you all!

Tea lovers, rejoice! For all of you STRIVERs who enjoy a good cup of green tea, not only do you receive the health benefits these mighty leaves have, but you also may be preventing yourself from a potential heart attack! According to researchers, the polyphenolcompound epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) shows to have amazing anti-inflammatory effects and may protect against neuronal damage! To learn more about how green tea can prevent heart attacks, please click the link be...low. Enjoy, and cheers! https://newatlas.com/green-tea-heart-disease-prevent/54885/

Happy Wednesday, STRIVERs! Growing up, many of our families in our respective countries of origin depended on a plant-based diet for nutrition, due to lack of access to protein. As we began migration to the U.S., protein that was once scarce has now become a household staple, and a plant-based diet slowly decreased as a dietary norm. However, studies show that going back to a diet with more vegetables and reducing meat can positively impact the body in a variety of ways! To l...earn more about the beneficial gains from a plant-based diet, please click on the following link: - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321992.php - #strive #strivesd #strivesandiego #lifestyle #nutrition #health #healthyliving #healthylife #fitness #realfood #healthyyummy #wellness #localproduce #eatlocal #ebt #snap #fns #hearthealthy #farmersmarket #foodtasting See more

Happy Tuesday to our STRIVE Partners! Ever wonder whether or not you’re spending more on energy? This could be due to the change of peak hours! Peak hours for residential customers have changed to 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Use appliances before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m. to lower your energy bills. #espsdge

Happy Tuesday, STRIVERS! For all our fish lovers and pescatarians, experts say that eating fish two times a week can help prevent heart disease! The American Heart Association recommends that adults should STRIVE to have at least 3.5-ounce servings of fish, specifically oily fish with high doses of omega three fatty acids such as: salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel, and sardines. To learn more about the benefits of eating fish, read about it here: https://consumer.healthday.com//eat-fish-twice-a-week-to-w Have a great day! - #strive #strivesd #strivesandiego #lifestyle #nutrition #health #healthyliving #healthylife #fitness #realfood #healthyyummy #wellness #localproduce #eatlocal #ebt #snap #fns #hearthealthy #farmersmarket #foodtasting