About this blog
I try to live a healthy life. My health obsession likely began as worry, about illness, death and dieting, but later intrigued me to learn more about often-complex subjects. I try to educate myself every day, in little ways, to improve my quality of life through nutrition, exercise and medicine. This blog is a place to share knowledge about happy and healthy living in York County. Contact me at lzaleski@ydr.com.
Monthly Archives: October 2010
Happy, healthy Halloween
I’ve been reading a lot about how to make this Halloween season healthier. Some experts suggest handing out healthy snacks — such as raisins, bottled water or fat-free pudding — while others advise restricting how much your kids eat or … Continue reading
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Have a ball at health carnival
Learn about health and wellness in a carnival-like atmosphere at the Whitaker Center For the Sciences and the Arts, 222 Market St. in Harrisburg. Carnival of Health offers activities focusing on healthy living and the human body. Hands-on games teach … Continue reading
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Two in need of financial assistance for health
Two stories from today’s York Daily Record told about people who are in financial need to pay for medical assistance to improve their quality of life. Melody Garner, a mom with muscular dystrophy, is trying to raise funds to pay … Continue reading
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Crunchy snack low in calories
Manufactured snacks with three ingredients are rare. A co-worker of mine recently introduced me to Corn Thins, which she received in her race bag from a recent marathon. The snacks — similar to rice cakes or soy crisps, but more … Continue reading
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Lunch with a side of psychology
Suggesting salad with a meal, keeping ice cream out of sight and making fruits look more appealing could lead to students making healthier lunch-time choices, according to studies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a major new initiative Oct. 12 … Continue reading
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Partisan nutrition
The state House of Representatives recently approved a bill to improve school lunches — slashing calories, fat and sugar, and mandating fruit and non-fried veggies on trays. Vending-machine options would be limited to 150 calories or less. Rep. Eugene DePasquale, … Continue reading
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Gardens: the next restaurant trend
Restaurants might soon be taking the local food movement to an even closer level. One-third of 2,000 U.S. chefs surveyed by the National Restaurant Association named gardens the top trend of 2010. Many of the restaurant owners I interview for … Continue reading
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Last night’s dinner: Crab cakes with asparagus
While reporting, I get a lot of good tips from chefs. I might ask how they prepared a pot of Latin-American-style beans, or what herbs and spices they use in certain dishes. Lately, I’ve been applying their advice to my … Continue reading
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