We want to be completely upfront about what The Yum Dishes can and can’t do for you. This disclaimer explains the important limitations of our content so you can use our resources safely and effectively.
General Information Purpose
Educational Content Only: Everything on The Yum Dishes is designed to educate and inspire you about meal prep and family nutrition. We share what we’ve learned through our professional training, personal experience, and extensive recipe testing. However, our content is general information, not personalized advice for your specific situation.
Not Professional Services: While our team includes certified nutrition professionals, using our website doesn’t create a professional relationship between us. We’re not your dietitian, nutritionist, or meal planning consultant unless you’ve specifically hired us for individual coaching services.
Use Your Judgment: You know your family best. Our suggestions are starting points that you should adapt based on your family’s needs, preferences, health conditions, and circumstances.
Nutrition & Health Disclaimers
No Medical or Nutritional Advice
Not Medical Advice: Our content is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. If you have health concerns, medical conditions, or take medications, consult your healthcare provider before making significant dietary changes.
Not Personalized Nutrition Counseling: While we provide science-based nutrition information, we can’t account for your individual health status, medications, allergies, or specific nutritional needs. What works for one family may not work for yours.
Supplement Information: When we mention supplements or nutritional products, we’re sharing general information, not recommending specific products for your health needs. Always consult healthcare professionals before starting any supplements.
Weight and Health Results
No Guaranteed Outcomes: We don’t promise that following our meal prep strategies will lead to weight loss, improved health markers, or specific results. Individual outcomes depend on many factors including genetics, overall lifestyle, medical history, and consistency.
Lifestyle Approach: Our content focuses on sustainable, family-friendly approaches to healthy eating through meal prep. This is about long-term lifestyle changes, not quick fixes or extreme measures.
Medical Conditions: If you have diabetes, heart disease, eating disorders, food allergies, or other medical conditions, work with qualified healthcare professionals to determine appropriate dietary approaches.
Food Safety & Recipe Disclaimers
Food Safety Responsibility
Your Kitchen, Your Responsibility: You’re responsible for following safe food handling practices in your kitchen. This includes:
- Properly washing hands, utensils, and surfaces
- Storing foods at appropriate temperatures
- Following recommended storage timeframes
- Using your judgment about food freshness and safety
Recipe Modifications: When you modify our recipes, you take responsibility for the food safety implications. For example, if you substitute ingredients, change cooking methods, or alter storage instructions, the safety and quality outcomes may change.
Allergy and Dietary Warnings
Allergen Responsibility: We cannot guarantee that any recipe is completely free from allergens. Even recipes labeled as gluten-free, dairy-free, or nut-free may:
- Contain ingredients processed in facilities that handle allergens
- Include ingredients with hidden allergens
- Be subject to cross-contamination in your kitchen
Always Check Labels: Ingredient formulations change frequently. Even if we’ve listed a product as safe for your dietary needs, always check current ingredient labels and manufacturing information.
Severe Allergies: If you or family members have severe food allergies, consult with allergists and read all ingredient labels carefully, regardless of our recipe labeling.
Severe Allergies: If you or family members have severe food allergies, consult with allergists and read all ingredient labels carefully, regardless of our recipe labeling.
Nutritional Information
Estimates Only: Nutritional information provided with our recipes is estimated using standard databases and may not reflect the exact nutritional content of your prepared food. Actual nutrition depends on:
- Specific brands and varieties of ingredients used
- Preparation methods and cooking techniques
- Portion sizes and serving variations
- Individual ingredient substitutions
Not for Medical Diets: If you’re following a medically prescribed diet (diabetic, renal, cardiac, etc.), work with your healthcare team to determine if our recipes fit your specific requirements.
Recipe Testing & Results Disclaimers
Recipe Performance
Tested But Variable: We test every recipe multiple times in different kitchens, but results can vary based on:
- Equipment differences (oven variations, appliance brands, cookware)
- Ingredient variations (different brands, freshness, seasonal changes)
- Environmental factors (altitude, humidity, water quality)
- Individual cooking skills and experience
Cooking Times Are Estimates: Cooking and prep times are based on our testing but may vary in your kitchen. Use visual cues and temperature guidelines rather than relying solely on time estimates.
Storage Guidelines: Our storage recommendations are based on food safety guidelines and our testing, but actual storage life depends on your refrigerator temperature, container quality, and food handling practices.
Equipment and Kitchen Tools
No Equipment Warranties: When we recommend kitchen tools or equipment, we’re sharing our personal experiences and preferences. We don’t warranty these products or guarantee they’ll work perfectly for you.
Affiliate Relationships: We may earn commissions when you purchase products through our links. These relationships don’t influence our honest opinions, but you should know that purchases may result in compensation to us.
Alternative Options: Most of our recipes can be adapted for different equipment. If we mention specific tools, they’re preferences, not requirements.
External Links and Third-Party Content
Other Websites and Resources
Not Our Responsibility: We link to other websites, products, and resources that we think might be helpful, but:
- We don’t control their content, privacy practices, or business practices
- We’re not responsible for changes to their content after we link to them
- You should read their terms and privacy policies
- Links don’t constitute full endorsements of everything they offer
Social Media and Community Content
User-Generated Content: Comments, photos, and modifications shared by our community members represent their individual experiences and opinions, not our recommendations or endorsements.
Verify Information: While we moderate our community spaces, you should verify any advice or information shared by other users before implementing it in your kitchen.
Professional Qualifications and Limitations
Our Team’s Expertise
Professional Training: Our team includes:
- Sophia Bennett: Certified Nutrition Coach with 8+ years experience
- Olivia Sanders: Registered Dietitian with 8+ years clinical and food service experience
- Jennifer Blake: Culinary Nutritionist with 10+ years family meal planning expertise
Scope of Practice: We work within our professional training and certification scopes. When topics go beyond our expertise, we refer you to appropriate professionals or clearly state our limitations.
Continuing Education: We regularly update our knowledge through continuing education, but the field of nutrition science is constantly evolving. What we know today may be updated by future research.
What We Can’t Do
Individual Assessment: We can’t assess your personal health status, dietary needs, or provide individualized meal plans through our general content.
Medical Diagnosis: We can’t diagnose health conditions or determine if your symptoms are related to diet.
Crisis Intervention: If you’re dealing with eating disorders, severe food allergies, or other urgent health situations, seek immediate professional help.
Business and Legal Disclaimers
Content Accuracy
Best Efforts: We work hard to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but we’re human. If you notice errors, please let us know at contact@theyumdishes.com so we can correct them.
Information Changes: Nutrition science, food safety guidelines, and product formulations change over time. We update our content regularly but can’t guarantee that every piece of information is current at the time you read it.
No Professional Relationship
Website Use Only: Using our website, downloading our resources, or subscribing to our newsletter doesn’t create a professional client relationship unless you’ve specifically contracted for individual services.
General Audience Content: Our content is created for our general audience, not tailored to your specific circumstances, health status, or family situation.
Limitation of Liability
Legal Protection: To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Yum Dishes team (Sophia Bennett, Olivia Sanders, Jennifer Blake) and our business won’t be liable for any damages resulting from your use of our content, including but not limited to:
- Illness or injury from food preparation or consumption
- Allergic reactions or adverse food responses
- Kitchen accidents or equipment malfunctions
- Unsatisfactory results from following our recommendations
- Time or money spent on our suggestions
Your Responsibility: You assume full responsibility for how you use our information and adapt it to your situation.
Children and Family Content
Age-Appropriate Usage
Adult Supervision: Our website is designed for adults planning family meals. Any cooking activities with children should include appropriate adult supervision.
Child Safety: You’re responsible for ensuring that meal prep activities, kitchen tools, and food choices are appropriate for your children’s ages and abilities.
Family Dietary Decisions: We provide general information about family nutrition, but you make the final decisions about what’s appropriate for your family members’ individual needs.
Updates and Changes
Content Evolution
Regular Updates: We regularly update our content based on new research, reader feedback, and our ongoing learning. Check back periodically for the most current information.
Disclaimer Changes: We may update this disclaimer to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or best practices. Significant changes will be noted with a new “Last Updated” date.
Contact Information for Disclaimer Questions
General Inquiries: contact@theyumdishes.com
Legal or Business Questions: legal@theyumdishes.com
Health and Nutrition Clarifications: nutrition@theyumdishes.com
Jennifer personally handles questions about our disclaimers and limitations. She’ll respond within 48 hours and can help clarify what our content can and can’t provide for your specific situation.
