dr. yum blog & stories

Leaving our beloved building to expand our mission nationwide

Let's take a moment to reflect on the progress we had in 2023.

In response to teacher requests, we suggest the following recipes that can be used in classroom parties as a substitute to more processed, sugary treats.

Imagine coming from a family dealing with food insecurity which is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Those common barriers to preparing healthy food can often seem insurmountable

Knowing how to shop for, store, and prepare a wide variety of foods will make your meals tastier and help reduce your stress around meal-time.

We know that school is a big part of a kid’s day and it’s a perfect place where they can learn about food too. That’s why we created Dr. Yum’s Preschool Food Adventure, a researched-backed curriculum that’s proven to positively impact attitudes and behaviors around new foods.

Dr. Yum Project Dietitian Sarah Moran attended a presentation of recommendations for culturally inclusive school meals and calendars to Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.

The task force will identify best practices and make recommendations to school divisions and higher education institutions.