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About Michelle Treber

Michelle Treber, LD, MA, is an Ohio State University Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences in Pickaway County. Her area of specialization includes health, nutrition and wellness. Worksite wellness is a passion and she enjoys working with businesses to strengthen and develop their wellness programs. She is married and has a blended family of four adult daughters and one adult son. In her free time she enjoys gardening, walking, mixed media sewing, and biking. Spending time with her grandchildren is a joy. She has a 4 year old granddaughter and an infant grandson who live in Wales and 7 year old twins who live in North Carolina.

October 27, 2016

Enjoy Summer Squash and Zucchini this Fall!

I often pick up squash & zucchini at the farmer’s market in the summer. I found them in October for the great price of 2/$1. When selecting squash look for small to medium size squash and they should feel heavy for their size. If they are soft and squishy or showing any signs of decay, […]

REVIEWED BY: Tammy Jones, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Pike County

Categories: Food
Tags: healthy vegetable, local food, salad, Summer squash, summer squash ribbons, zucchini

October 18, 2016

Healthy Halloween Treats

No tricking you here! Enjoy this holiday while still practicing healthy eating habits. Learn about snacks, menus and sweet treats that will keep you and your family on track! Click This Link to Watch the Webinar:  http://go.osu.edu/HealthyHalloween 

WRITTEN BY: Michelle Treber, OSU Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences & Pat Brinkman, OSU Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences

Categories: Food, Webinars
Tags: celebration, fall, halloween, healthy snacks, party, snacks, sweets, treats, Trick or Treaters, trick-or-treat

August 12, 2016

Enjoy Local Foods this Week!

In Ohio, we are celebrating Local Foods Week this week. August is a perfect time to enjoy fresh local foods. There is no single definition of “local” foods. Individual, family and community food decisions are made for a variety of reasons: nutrition and health, accessibility and convenience, food safety, the environment, economics, and enjoyment and […]

WRITTEN BY: Michelle Treber, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Pickaway County, treber.1@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County, lobb.3@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Jennifer Driesbach

SOURCES:

  • Ohio State University Extension. Local Foods. http://localfoods.osu.edu/ohio-local-foods-week
  • MyPlate. Health benefits of vegetables. http://ChooseMyPlate.gov
  • Ohio Proud: Ohio Products. http://Ohioproud.org

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: farmers market, local foods, Local Foods Week, Ohio Local Foods, Summer squash, zucchini, zucchini stir fry

June 17, 2016

Vacation . . . . . Take Time to Relax, Refresh and Recharge

Summer is almost here and many of us plan to take a vacation. Is yours planned with your tickets purchased and reservations made for special events or activities? Do you like a vacation that is unscheduled and allows you to “go with the flow” – enjoying activities as they present themselves? Do you travel to […]

REVIEWED BY: Joanna Fifner, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Medina County, fifner.2@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
  • https://www.nps.gov/subjects/centennial/index.htm
  • https://www.nps.gov/kids/features/2016/JrRangerCentennialBooklet.cfm
  • http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/you_do_have_time_for_a_summer_vacation

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: Covered Bridge, National Park Service, Relax, staycation, Stress Relief, vacation

March 14, 2016

Want a Quick and Easy Way to Maintain or Lose Weight?

Fill up on vegetables and fruits! Simple you say, but effective for many. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests filling at least half of your plate with veggies and fruits. Not only will the nutrient-rich, low calorie foods satisfy your hunger, but the extra fiber will keep you full longer. Looking for a 100 […]

REVIEWED BY: Cheryl Barber Spires, Program Specialist, SNAP Ed, OSU Extension, Northwest Region Office, spires.53@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/fruits_vegetables.html
  • http://choosemyplate.gov

REFERENCES:

  • http://food.unl.edu/banana-kale-smoothie

Categories: Food
Tags: cauliflower, Kale, Kale smoothie, myplate, roasted cauliflower, smoothie, smoothies, vegetables fruits, weight loss

January 29, 2016

Could You Have WIMS – Web-Induced Medical Stress?

How many times have you heard of someone “searching” for their current symptoms and then they decide that yes, they have a certain ailment? With smart phones and the internet readily available, we frequently “search” for a health topic or information. According to a 2012 survey by Pew Research, 72% of internet users say they […]

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Fairfield County, Ohio State University Extension

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: Credible Health Source, health, health wellness, Internet Health, prevention, Symptoms, Web Induced Medical Stress, wellness

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