Category Archives: Quick bites

Being a vegetarian is easy! Ideas for meat substitutes and veggie variety that even carnivores will like

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Stacia M. Fleegal

This month, I will have been a vegetarian for nine years. On Easter Sunday nine years ago, some college friends and I collaborated on a meal of Cornish game hens, homemade mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, biscuits and a large … Continue reading →

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Quick Bite: Try currants for an antioxidant boost

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Leigh Zaleski

This fruit has a spicy-tart flavor and packs antioxidants.

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Quick Bite: Be active this Thanksgiving

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Leigh Zaleski

Registered dietitian Allie Hardy offers tips for how to combat calorie overload on Turkey Day.

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Quick Bite: Spooky, healthy food ideas for Halloween

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Leigh Zaleski

Looking for healthy food ideas for Halloween? Registered dietitian Allie Hardy has you covered.

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Quick Bite: Decode nutrition terms with this edible dictionary 

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Leigh Zaleski

By Allie Hardy Registered Dietitian for Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center Eating has become more than just a way to fuel your body or celebrate with friends — it’s become trendy. More specifically, the terms used to describe the … Continue reading →

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Quick Bite: Learn more about okra

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Leigh Zaleski

By Allie Hardy Registered Dietitian for Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center Did you know that June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month? Celebrate by trying a new fruit or vegetable, such as okra. Okra is best known in … Continue reading →

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Quick Bite: The skinny on sweeteners

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Leigh Zaleski

By Allie Hardy Registered Dietitian for Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center Q: What is the healthiest sweetener according to the latest research in terms of calories, weight gain and natural ingredients? A: The term “sweeteners” can be broken down … Continue reading →

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Kid Snacks on Your Terms

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Andrea Albert-Merovich

I love recipes – especially if it’s a homemade version of something I already buy a lot of at the grocery store. I’ve been collecting lots of fun recipes over on my Pinterest page and two recent additions include Homemade … Continue reading →

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Quick bite: Make a fall-fitness plan, set goal for spring

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Leigh Zaleski

By Donna Boltz York Township personal trainer Autumn is a great time for fitness and to establish some training goals that will take you through the cool — and increasingly colder months — so that you will come out on … Continue reading →

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Quick bite: Workouts don’t have to be long to be worthwhile

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Leigh Zaleski

By Donna Boltz York Township personal trainer I’m off to the gym again this morning for a workout that will last 60 to 90 minutes. My current fitness-training plan tends toward long workouts to prepare me for a 24-day, 216-mile, … Continue reading →

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