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: July 2011
Quick bite: Eat more purple
By Cindy Shank Registered dietician Summer is one of the easiest times of the year to get the color purple into your diet. From eggplant to plums, concord grapes, purple peppers and one of my favorites — purple cabbage. You … Continue reading
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McDonald’s makes Happy Meal a little healthier, but is it enough?
I wish I never tasted a french fry from McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s or any other fast-food restaurant. As a child in the late ’80s and ’90s, my mom took me and my five siblings to McDonald’s or Burger King … Continue reading
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Stolen melon, dead herbs
Warning: This post is a little pessimistic. I’ve learned another lesson about gardening this week. Plants — like people — don’t like 100 degree heat. I sort of neglected my plot for several days, maybe a week, hoping the small … Continue reading
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Quick bite: Don’t let the heat beat your workout
By Donna Boltz, York Township personal trainer It’s hot out there! As the heat index goes up, it’s harder for our bodies to regulate body temperature through the normal perspire-and-evaporate cooling system. Here are some hot-weather exercise tips to help … Continue reading
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Dish out edamame for workday snack
I’ve found a new favorite workday snack — edamame. I first tried the soybean while out for sushi a few years ago. I usually stray from buying it from the grocery store because it can be a little expensive. I’ve … Continue reading
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Deep-frying versus pan-frying
I find myself talking about exercise and nutrition a lot with friends, family and strangers. It seemed natural to talk about it with people whom I’m closest with, but it felt weird the first few times I talked with strangers. … Continue reading
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Quick bite: Stop, look, think
By CINDY SHANK Registered dietician Stop, look and think. I have no doubt the majority of individuals can do these three actions. But for many, life is go, go, go! Eating and meal times are often a race against time … Continue reading
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Chocolate Fruity Clusters a sweet tooth fix
Brenda Trowbridge, 62, West York said she’s recently been trying to eat a little healthier, abstaining from white sugar, white flour and potatoes. “Sometimes, I just crave a little something sweet,” she wrote in an email. To squelch that craving, … Continue reading
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R.I.P. cucumbers
Bad news. My three cucumber plants got sick after producing only about 10 or so cucumbers. I was so excited after picking a few. Then I noticed the leaves started turning yellow one weekend. I thought maybe they needed more … Continue reading
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Stock up on pick-your-own blueberries
I can’t believe I haven’t done this sooner. I started browsing for pick-your-own fruit locations last week and learned that blueberries are in season. I buy pints upon pints of blueberries in the summer, usually to complement my breakfast. I … Continue reading
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