June 26, 2014 by Michelle Treber We know that sitting in front of a computer, laptop, tablet, video game or TV robs our children (and us!) of time that could be spent moving, playing or creating. It contributes to the obesity rate and encourages all of us to be “couch potatoes”. According to the Kaiser […]
February 8, 2021 by bethstefura Most people consume vegetables to reap the nutritional benefits. While most vegetables are better raw, there are a few you should cook instead. Cooking releases nutrients that your body can more easily absorb. Here are a few vegetables you may want to cook before you consume them. Asparagus. This springtime […]
February 21, 2019 by barton345 child cracking an egg child helping cook child helping cook child cracking an egg Recently I came across a statistic that startled me: Many youth today are up to two generations away from households where healthy food is prepared from fresh ingredients. We’re cooking and eating at home less and […]
April 16, 2020 by hreister COVID 19 has added stress to our lives in a way that just a few month’s ago was unimaginable. Now more than ever, it is important for parents to take care of themselves so they can take care of their children. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We know that […]
We are now halfway through the year and summer is in full swing. Looking at the calendar reminds us that there are still many celebrations and gatherings to come. We also know that when people get together, food is almost always at the center of the event. The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) has […]
April 15, 2013 by Michelle Treber I have things about my family that I wonder about . . . . How did my grandparents meet? What was life like for them years ago? What were their family traditions? According to the Search Institute, family assets are the everyday things that families do to be strong, even […]
August 22, 2019 by jmlobb July was a big month for me. After evaluating and reflecting on my personal wellness in a blog post in June, I decided it was time to act. Motivated in part by the meme pictured above, which I initially saw on a friend’s social media page, I knew it was […]
At no other time of the year do most American families gather together for food, family, fellowship, and fun than at the holiday season. We take off work to travel across the country or across town to gather for memorable moments and to eat delicious food, renew relationships, and watch endless amounts of football. If […]
https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/mp3/song.ssb.dsl.mp3 One evening, while walking down the midway at our recent county fair, I stopped when I heard the start of “The Star Spangled Banner”. People around me also stopped and stood quietly, some with their hands over their heart. Another night, when I happened to be in our OSU Extension booth talking with two FFA members, it […]
March 4, 2013 by Pat Brinkman Did you brush your teeth this morning? Did you floss? Most of us know we need to brush and floss, but we get in a rush. So, why is brushing our teeth so important. We all know that brushing our teeth can prevent tooth decay. What about other diseases? […]
August 4, 2014 by Michelle Treber Where did the summer go? It seems like it was just the beginning of June and now the stores are filled with back-to-school supplies and fall clothing. If you have a vacation planned for the next few weeks, consider these suggestions from the Environmental Protection Agency for these easy […]
September 2, 2013 by linnettegoard With fall sports comes food and tailgating. What are the game rules for food safety? 1. Wash your hands. And everything else that will touch the food including dishes and utensils. This is the most important part of your event. Harmful microorganisms can be easily transferred from your hands to […]
July 23, 2018 by Michelle Treber Definition of nudge: to touch or push (someone or something) gently: to encourage (someone) to do something. ~Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Setting health and wellness goals are common when we start a new year. Many of us make New Year Resolutions. For several years, I’ve encouraged people to set a resolution […]
December 11, 2015 by Michelle Treber The cooler weather makes me think about winter and one of my favorite fruits, pears. Pears are a high source of fiber (eat the skin) and a high source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects cells in the body from damage by free radicals. Free […]
