HFL
Weekly meal plans
A new balanced meal plan every Friday for the working week, with recipes and an interactive shopping list. For individuals and families.
♡20+ years of experience in nutrition education and practical guidance.
Who we help
Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools
Programmes for educators, kitchen staff, leadership teams, nutrition coordinators and parents.
→Families
Practical programmes for parents, children, teenagers, grandparents and young athletes.
→Companies
Workshops and health-promotion programmes for better nutrition habits and employee wellbeing.
→Webinars and live workshops
Upcoming events →Book your place for webinars, workshops and programmes designed for kindergartens, schools, families, companies and individuals.
In focus
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Family Nutrition
Does a Child Really Know How Much They Need to Eat?
How appetite regulation develops and what adults can do to avoid overriding it.
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Nutrition in Educational Institutions
How Many New Requirements Can the Existing Nutrition System in Slovenian Kindergartens and Schools Still Handle?
Religiously adapted meals raise an important question of equality. But they also raise a question we discuss far too little: who will actually implement all the new requirements in kindergartens and schools?
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Nutrition in Educational Institutions
Why Is the Share of Local and Organic Foods in Educational Institutions Not Higher?
There is a widespread public belief that the public procurement system is based primarily on finding the lowest price, which is not the case.
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Our work is best described by those who have experienced it.
The training “Nutrition in Kindergarten – the Key to Our Health” was extremely practical and useful. We were especially impressed by the interactive part, where we learned about suitable portion sizes for children and received creative ideas for encouraging them to try new foods. The engaging discussion and Dr. Maja Berlic’s expertise made the event a truly well-rounded experience.
Petra Lončar Head of Nutrition and Health Regime, Vrtec Slovenske Konjice
Dr. Maja Berlic prepared an excellent expert lecture for the Association of Kindergarten Principals of Slovenia on health in kindergartens and regulatory compliance. With her clear and practical presentation, she offered concrete solutions that could be applied immediately. Participants responded very positively and gained useful guidance for their everyday work.
Tomaž Popović former President of the Association of Kindergarten Principals of Slovenia
The lecture on healthy child nutrition impressed us with its interactive approach and many practical examples. We immediately started introducing new ideas into our menus, including vegetable-based snacks. The presentation had an exceptionally positive impact on our educators and kitchen staff, so I warmly recommend it to any team.
Maja Čuden Principal, Vrtec Ig
Working with Maja Berlic on establishing the HACCP system and organising training sessions has always been highly professional and solution-oriented. Her guidance made the staff’s work easier and improved food safety in our institution. She also actively participated in developing suitable menus and structuring key processes.
Dr. Matjaž Hribar former Principal, SC Frana Milčinskega Smlednik
With her expertise and dedication, Dr. Maja Berlic has made an outstanding contribution to the field of nutrition in Ljubljana kindergartens. She connected different stakeholders, introduced innovations and significantly improved nutrition quality and health-hygiene standards. Her work has always been based on collaboration and creating a safe environment for children.
Mag. Suzana Antič Head of the Council of Ljubljana Kindergarten Principals
The lecture on HACCP delivered to our team by Maja Berlic was professional, clear, and highly useful for our daily work in the kitchen. The lecturer presented a demanding topic in an understandable and practical way and answered many practice-based questions drawing on her professional experience. Participants gained a great deal of useful information and guidance for even more consistent implementation of hygiene standards. We are happy to recommend this lecture to all teams who wish to further develop their knowledge in the field of safe food preparation.
Petra Jug OPZHR, Primary School Leskovec pri Krškem
The lecture by Maja Berlic brings together all key aspects of nutrition in kindergarten. She combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Some topics are especially important for kitchen staff to hear, for example how kindergarten nutrition has a long-term impact on children’s health, how to make food more approachable for children, and that for some children the food served in kindergarten is the only high-quality and nutritionally well-prepared food supporting their development. I warmly recommend this lecture.
Tanja Lukančič Head of Nutrition and Health Regime, Vrtci Brezovica
Shaping lifelong habits
Habits For Life Institute pays special attention to children, who are the foundation of our future, while also developing programmes for adults and the wider community. The principles of balanced nutrition remain important at every stage of life.
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