who we are
The Dr. Yum Project is a non-profit organization on a mission to help families and communities overcome barriers to eating well.
defining barriers
We all experience a variety of barriers when trying to eat well. At the Dr. Yum Project, we offer solutions for overcoming the most pressing and prevalent barriers, including:
- Misconceptions that healthy food must be expensive, will not taste good, and is too time-consuming
- Lack of basic cooking skills
- Lack of familiarity with fruits, vegetables, and other whole food
- Lack of access to cooking tools/equipment
- Decreased food access
- Nutrition myths
- Misconceptions about cultural foods
- Homelessness and housing insecurity
- Food insecurity
- Lack of nutrition education in most medical professionals training programs
our action
We accomplish our mission by:
- Teaching people how to cook using more fruits, vegetables and other whole foods, both in-person and online
- Partnering with organizations to help at-risk communities learn to cook and eat better. Watch this video to learn more.
- Developing curricula for schools, like our research-based program “Dr. Yum’s Preschool Food Adventure” to help children and their families learn to cook and eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Watch this video to learn more.
- Engaging with physicians and other healthcare providers locally and nationally at annual meetings like the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo annual meeting to serve as a resource for nutrition and food education for professionals to use in counseling their patients. Watch this video to learn
dr. yum featured recipes
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featured recipes from dr. yum
Want to try something different? Explore our healthy & fun recipes!
Dr Yum Project Friteeni Frittatas
Like a giant baked omelet, frittatas are a wholesome vegetarian meal that can be served for breakfast or dinner. They are also a great way to use up extra veggies.
Dr. Yum Project Sloppy Joe Sliders
My nine year-old is still not completely sold on peppers, onions and mushrooms, but I find if I chop them really well in the food processor, they don’t bother him as much.
Cheesy Green Eggs
This recipe courtesy of Dr Yum Project Cheesy Green Eggs Baby spinach is a great green to add to lots of savory foods because it wilts...
Dr Yum Project Cauliflower Tots
Did you know that the average American Eats 117 pounds of potatoes each year? While potatoes are a great vegetable, they are often fried and prepared in ways that are unhealthy. Meet Cauliflower Tots!
Broccoli Soup
This recipe courtesy of Dr Yum Project Broccoli Soup "When I visit my father, he always knows to make his famous broccoli soup!...
Dr Yum Project Pineapple Power Salad
This is one of our absolute favorite recipes from our preschool curriculum.
Dr Yum Project Cheesy Green Eggs
In this dish the spinach highlights playfully with its bright green color. At my house I’ll occasionally serve this with bacon and we call them “Green Eggs and Ham!"
Spaghetti Frittata
This recipe courtesy of Dr Yum Project Spaghetti Frittata Featured in our "Re-Imagining Leftovers" video along with Dr. Yum-Style Fried...
Dr Yum Project Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan
Roasting broccoli brings out an amazing flavor that is no joke! This recipe introduces a way to cook this classic veggie that is sure to turn the whole family into broccoli lovers!
Crustless Quiche
Crustless Quiche Quiche traditionally has crust, but we wanted to create a recipe without one for all of our gluten-free friends. We...
Dr Yum Project Avocado, Bean, and Corn (ABC) Dip
e renamed the recipe "ABC Dip"(for avocado, beans and corn!) It can be served with tortilla chips or it can also be served as a vegetarian entree with a side of rice and veggies.
Dr Yum Project Cucumber Watermelon Salsa
This brings two summertime staples, cucumber and watermelon, together for a fresh new taste!
Dr Yum Project Marvelous Mango salsa
This is a favorite recipe in our preschool program and introduces kids to mangos, a more unusual fruit.
Dr Yum Project Lentils with Spinach Over Rice
Lentils with Spinach Over Rice Lentils and rice are a staple in many South Asian countries. As opposed to animal proteins, most...
Dr Yum Project Summer Garden Soup
We wanted to create a recipe that would highlight summer veggies, but not feel heavy or too filling in the warm weather. Make sure to make enough for a few days because it’s even tastier the next day! This recipe also has none of the top eight most common food allergens, making it a great choice for families with food allergies.