Author Archives: Leigh Zaleski

About Leigh Zaleski

I'm a general assignment features reporter for the York Daily Record/Sunday News, staff writer for FlipSide magazine and healthy living blogger for No Sweat, York and Smart magazine. Contact me with story ideas at lzaleski@ydr.com, 717-771-2101 or @leighzaleski on Twitter.

Lower-calorie drink recipes for summer parties, events

Skip sugary lemonades and margaritas, and try Hanover Hospital’s lighter recipes for seasonal favorites.

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Stromboli for breakfast? Yes, please!

Instead of eating last night’s pizza for breakfast, try this recipe for Breakfast Stromboli.

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Fun ways to work out, play like a kid

A family game of basketball reminds healthy living blogger Leigh Zaleski how much fun fitness can be.

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Turkey Meatball recipe lower in fat, full of flavor

Substitute lean turkey for ground beef or pork in meatballs and cut back on calories and fat.

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Family First Health hosts pop-up picnic at White Rose Senior Center

The community health center surprised seniors with healthy sides for their lunches.

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Byrnes Center, YWCA York to host healthy living camp for kids

Healthy Kids Camp 2013 will focus on physical activity and nutrition.

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Video: How to do lunges in proper form

Modify this exercise with movement or resistance.

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Are Burger King Turkey Burgers, McDonald’s Smoothies, Arby’s Market Fresh menu healthy?

Sometimes advertisements imply that foods are healthy. But really, consumers need to check nutrition information to see how these products measure up.

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First free Zumba class at YDR a success, join us for others

The rain didn’t stop Zumba enthusiasts and some newcomers from dancing in the rain.

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Seniors to run 65 for 66 Relay at old York College track

The group for seniors wants others to know that age isn’t a barrier to staying active.

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