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: December 2010
Today’s lunch: Leek and cauliflower soup
I make a lot of soup in the winter. It’s so convenient: One pot covers meals for about a week, and I freeze a little for days when I don’t have time — or the energy — to cook. Last … Continue reading
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Calorie counter for Christmas
If I didn’t get this as a gift for Christmas, I definitely would’ve bought it myself. A few months ago during a Zumba class, a noticed that the instructor wore a calorie counter/heart rate monitor during the workout. The session … Continue reading
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Rutabagas a festive root crop
I stared blankly at a purplish round root crop sitting on my parents’ kitchen counter on Christmas. I’m sure I had to have seen it before, but I never tried it, nor did I know its name. “Ruta-what?” I said … Continue reading
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Biggest Loser to Benefit American Cancer Society
Lifestyles Fitness Studio is accepting participants for its Winter Biggest Loser Challenge, which begins in Jan. 17. The 12-week program, open to all ages and fitness levels, consists of participants meeting with their team and personal trainers twice a week … Continue reading
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Ways to stay in check during holidays
Healthy Helpings columnist Kara Parrish writes about ways to balance your holiday by avoiding over indulgence and festively burning some calories. Zap 107 calories while caroling or get in some cardio at the ice rink (500 calories). Read the full … Continue reading
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Editorial: Some fight fat, others fight hunger during holidays
While more middle-class families resort to eating at soup kitchens, some people will fight the bulge during the holidays. Read the full York Daily Record editorial here.
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Gluten-free the latest diet trend
People in York County follow the gluten-free diet for reasons ranging from autism to weight loss. Read the full story here. Photo: Christy Delp makes gluten-free corn bread at her Central Market stand Deliciously Nutritious Cafe. Delp said that 98 … Continue reading
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Why wait until New Year’s to make a resolution?
Every year, about 40 to 45 percent of adults make a resolution, according to proactivechange.com. Many of those resolutions include healthier eating, exercise and weight loss. As time goes by, we all know most of those resolutions tend to fail. … Continue reading
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Obama signs child nutrition bill
President Barack Obama signed the child nutrition bill Dec. 13 with first lady Michelle Obama by his side. First lady Michelle Obama praised her husband for pushing the bill through Congress. “I want to thank him for working very hard,” … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Nutrition, School lunches
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General Mills cuts back on sugar
When I was a kid, one thing my mom always tried to restrict was sugary cereal. To justify this rule, she’d open her mouth wide and show us the gray fillings she had “from putting too much sugar on her … Continue reading
Posted in Leigh Zaleski, Nutrition, Obesity
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