Ever wonder why some kids are more adventurous eaters than others? Training. Practicing. Just like learning to walk or read. Our guest today Saskia Sorrosa, the founder of the revolutionary baby food company Fresh Bellies has 3 terrific tips to help parents cultivate little foodies. Prior to starting Fresh Bellies Saskia had a robust career in Mark…

Think shopping at a farmer's market is a luxury excursion that will put a dent in your wallet? Think again! Elizabeth Borst is a food advocate and farmers market manager in Central Virginia passionate about getting families at any income level shopping regularly for fresh, healthy foods at local markets. Listen to her terrific ideas how to actually…

Dr. Richard Lewis is a cardiologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He is also medical Director of the Mary Washington Health Alliance. When he is not busy being a cardiologist and proponent of heart health, he is busy with his music career with his band, Rick and the Arrhythmics.________________ The AHA’s “Life’s Simple 7” The American Heart Associat…

World-renowned picky eating expert Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP shares a wealth of information including three life-changing tips to help families with a picky eater. Melanie Potock, is a mom who once had a picky eater. She’s experienced first-hand the stress that parents feel when they are worried about their child’s nutritional health. Fast forwar…

When Brian Kiernan, Food Service Director of Fredericksburg (VA) Public Schools is asked, "How do you get kids to eat hummus in your school cafeterias?" his first answer is, "You make hummus." BK shares the lessons learned during his journey of transforming what kids eat in his town's public school cafeterias. Take a listen and learn how you can do…

Celebrity Chef Joy Crump (of James Beard and Top Chef fame) sits down with Dr. Yum and Heidi to discuss her passion for reducing food waste, her own childhood experiences around cooking, getting young kids into the kitchen by tapping into their desire to be doers and why she thinks Fredericksburg, VA ROCKS. Links:Journey of a Strawberry https://www…

Dr. Yum is a real person, but it's a movement too. One that invites families to change their lives through food. Meet the team in our inaugural episode.