The Habits For Life (HFL) Institute was founded on more than 20 years of experience in children’s nutrition in kindergartens and on a deep commitment to nutrition as the foundation of health and well-being for people of all ages.
We pay special attention to children, who are the foundation of our future, while also developing programs for adults and the broader community.
We emphasize that the principles of balanced nutrition are based on shared fundamentals and remain important throughout all stages of life.
PURPOSE
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To support families and educational institutions in working together toward a common goal: helping children develop a balanced relationship with food that provides a healthy foundation for adulthood.
We also aim to bring the principles of balanced nutrition closer to companies and individuals, presenting them in a way that naturally fits different lifestyles.
We do not promote dietary extremes — instead, we advocate a balanced approach that is practical, adaptable, and sustainable in the long term.
MISSION
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With knowledge built on many years of experience and scientific research, we aim to:
• Encourage a balanced attitude toward nutrition from early childhood onward.
• Support parents, children, educational institutions, companies, and individuals in integrating the principles of balanced nutrition into everyday life.
• Collaborate with local communities and relevant institutions in developing nutrition strategies, health promotion programs, and projects that contribute to a sustainable future.
VISION
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To become a recognized and trusted center for children’s nutrition in Slovenia — one that, through expertise, collaboration, and interdisciplinary connection, contributes to long-term improvement of eating habits.
Through education, consulting, and the development of practical approaches, we strive to make balanced nutrition a natural part of health, well-being, and a sustainable lifestyle for children, families, individuals, institutions, and companies.
OUR APPROACH
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Every individual and organization is unique, which is why the HFL Institute advocates a personalized approach.
Our cooperation is based on personal contact, flexibility, and understanding of each client’s specific challenges.
Programs for educational institutions and companies are carried out on the client’s premises, allowing us to directly understand their challenges and work dynamics, and to tailor the content according to real needs and objectives.
For individual consultations, we believe in the power of personal contact — meetings take place in person at our offices at Gallusovo nabrežje 39, 1000 Ljubljana.
If preferred, we also offer remote sessions via an online platform of choice.
About the Founder
Who is dr. Maja Berlic
dr. Maja BerlicFounder
Dr. Maja Berlic holds a PhD in Nutrition Science and is an expert with more than twenty years of experience in the field of child nutrition and health in kindergartens.
As a long-time head of nutrition and health-hygiene management at Vrtec Galjevica (Galjevica Kindergarten), she helped shape the eating habits of more than 2,000 children and planned over nine million meals for preschoolers.
With extensive knowledge that bridges nutrition, work organization, sanitary engineering, and pedagogy, she understands children’s nutrition from scientific, organizational, and educational perspectives.
Her work is grounded in professionalism, dedication, and a holistic view of nutrition. She advocates an approach based on science, practicality, and balance — principles that she and her family live by every day with their three teenagers.
Why HFL Institute?
Our programs are designed for all generations.
