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Creative ways to increase your fruit and vegetable intake

Starting plants from seeds can be a fun project to do with your family and may save lots of money as you plant your outdoor garden

While in Costa Brava, the coastal area of northeastern Spain, my family and I had the most amazing cooking experience. Here are some things we learned.

It’s easy to want to pack the same things repeatedly because we know our kids like them. However, exposure to a variety of different foods is what grows an adventurous eater.

Here are some tips to help your preschool to young school aged child become less hesitant about trying new foods.

When your pediatrician says that you are ready to start solid foods, usually between 4-6 months, you may have a lot of questions about how much food to give, what kids of food to give, and in what order food should be introduced.

A great healthy family holiday activity!

Over the years I have seen a lot of kids with tooth decay. For kids to be healthy eaters, they need a healthy mouth and teeth!

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.

Feeding toddlers doesn’t have to be stressful. At my office I talk to parents of toddlers all the time about the frustrations of feeding their picky, unpredictable and stubborn little ones. Here are a few points to keep in mind when feeding toddlers:

At the Dr. Yum Project we often say, “Most food is kid-friendly. Kids just need to learn how to eat it!” Kids who are taught healthy eating habits, which include eating a variety of healthy foods, will be far better off now and in the long run. They will be learning healthy habits that will last a lifetime

There are so many ways families can start gardening together, and you don’t have to have a lot of outdoor space or resources to get started.

Here are five simple French-inspired rules regarding snacking for kids Many of these can also be applied to adults too!

The Dr. Yum Project is determined to bust through the barriers families face when trying to cook healthy meals at home with their one-of-a-kind free website tool, the Meal o Matic.

I love to make soups for my family because the possibilities are endless! Maybe you think of making a soup recipe when someone in your family has a cold or maybe when the weather is gloomy, but I believe every type of day is a great day for making soup. Here are my seven tips for making super soups at home!

A container herb garden is a great way to dabble in growing herbs and get the kids involved with gardening.

Finger foods are a great way for babies to learn independence, develop their fine motor skills, and try a variety of more grown-up tastes and textures.

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.

Food Explorer Passports are a great way to “travel” without having to leave home.

Getting teens in the kitchen has multiple benefits!

Several times a week, I’m faced with the frustration of a parent of a picky eater, either in my pediatrics practice or in the Dr. Yum Project Kitchen where our team teaches families to cook. These parents are tired, worn out, and out of answers...