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 Smart magazine. Contact me with story ideas at lzaleski@ydr.com, 717-771-2101 or @leighzaleski on Twitter.

If I Can, You Can: Meet Stan Brown

After the York Daily Record/Sunday News ran our series Fat Battleground in 2010, York County residents teamed up to form Let’s Move York. The grassroots initiative aims to motivate the community to lead more active lives and improve their health. … Continue reading

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Seasonal Recipe Contest entry:

Matzo Parmigiano-Reggiano Asparagus

Chuck Martin, 66, of West Manchester Township submitted this recipe for Parmigiano-Reggiano Asparagus in Smart’s Seasonal Recipe Contest. The contest features two fruits or veggies each month and runs through October. For May, submit a recipe made with asparagus or rhubarb. … Continue reading

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Quick Bite: Get the scoop on Greek yogurt

By Allie Hardy Registered Dietitian for Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center It’s the signature creamy, thick texture that gives Greek yogurt its cult following. Strained of the majority of water and whey — the liquid that remains after milk … Continue reading

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If I Can, You Can: Meet Linda Bressi

After the York Daily Record/Sunday News ran our series Fat Battleground in 2010, York County residents teamed up to form Let’s Move York. The grassroots initiative aims to motivate the community to lead more active lives and improve their health. … Continue reading

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If I Can, You Can: Meet Lisa Fritz

After the York Daily Record/Sunday News ran our series Fat Battleground in 2010, York County residents teamed up to form Let’s Move York. The grassroots initiative aims to motivate the community to lead more active lives and improve their health. … Continue reading

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Buy fruits and veggies at Giant Food Stores to benefit Produce for Kids’ Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign

Stocking up on produce from Giant Food Storesthis month will benefit more than your health. Produce for Kids has launched its annual Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign with 16 supermarket chains in the U.S., including Giant Food Stores in York … Continue reading

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Quinoa with Black Beans and Corn, a versatile salad

I bought my first package of quinoa a few months ago after deciding to incorporate new whole grains into my diet. I saved a recipe for Quinoa with Black Beans and Corn from the packaging and whipped it up while … Continue reading

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If I Can, You Can: Meet Bobbi Anne Cavanaugh

After the York Daily Record/Sunday News ran our series Fat Battleground in 2010, York County residents teamed up to form Let’s Move York. The grassroots initiative aims to motivate the community to lead more active lives and improve their health. … Continue reading

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Learn how to jazz up salads during OLLI course

Just in time for produce season, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutewill offer a class to teach you how to jazz up salads. Chef Dani Sanders will lead Interesting Salads at 9 a.m. to noon May 22 at YorKitchen, 37 W. … Continue reading

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Embrace York County produce with Seasonal Recipe Contest

For cooking and baking enthusiasts, what’s more exciting than the availability of fresh, local fruits and vegetables? To embrace the growing season in York County, the York Daily Record/Sunday News and Smart magazine have launched a Seasonal Recipe Contest, which … Continue reading

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