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.

Make your own microwave popcorn in a paper bag

Artificial ingredients aren’t necessary in a snack that’s so simple.

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How to do push-up modifications to build strength

YMCA of York Wellness Director Cori Strathmeyer demonstrates two modifications to strengthen your chest, shoulders, back and core.

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Strengthen and tone calves with ballet-inspired exercises

Fitness instructor Lindsay Schultz teaches you how to tone your calves with ballet-inspired movements.

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Win the food fight, get your kids to eat their veggies

Most people don’t eat the recommended two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables a day. It especially can be challenging for parents when feeding their kids.

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Counting calories leads to budgeting time, energy, wallet

Leigh Zaleski shares how the structure of counting calories has spread into other areas of her life.

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Homemade almond butter a good source of fat, protein

Almond butter has a slightly sweeter, nuttier taste than peanut butter.

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Quick Bite: Eat fruits, vegetables of all colors for heart health

Eat fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors to shield your ticker from heart disease and stroke.

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Show your valentine love with a meal that includes seasonal, local ingredients

Chef Sean Arnold sprinkled in a couple of aphrodisiacs to a three-course meal that’s sure to say, “I love you.”

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YWCA York to host free Zumba for V-Day and One Billion Rising

YWCA York will host a free Zumba class to support V-Day and One Billion Rising.

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Go Red for Women luncheons in York County

The American Heart Association will hold two Go Red for Women Luncheons in February in York County.

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