Strong in 5 — The Dirty Dozen: Five Fast Tips to Eat Smarter on Long Shifts

In this Strong in 5 follow-up, physical therapist Michelle Cooper returns with five quick, doable takeaways for the MTA community built around the Dirty Dozen — the everyday foods that tend to carry the highest pesticide residues. Her framing for this one is simple: it's not about eating perfectly. It's about reducing exposure and making smarter choices inside the reality of long shifts, limited kitchen access, and a tight budget. Small decisions, repeated, are what move the needle.