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Neda Varbanova is the creator of Healthy with Nedi, a healthy lifestyle brand, holds a Master’s Degree in Food Studies from NYU Steinhardt, a certificate in Culinary Nutrition from the Natural Gourmet Institute and is a certified health coach through the  Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Neda believes that healthy eating, fitness and a positive outlook are the keys to realizing true health. In 2015, Neda created Healthy with Nedi as a place to share her figure-friendly recipes. Since then, the blog has evolved into a lifestyle brand where one can go to find healthy recipes, nutritional advice, fitness tips, beauty tips, restaurant and travel guides, and wellness ebooks.

Healthy With Nedi has been featured in Elle, Grazia, The Chalkboard, Well + Good, Healthline, mindbodygreen, Greatist, Business Insider, Byrdie and more. Neda has partnered with many well-known health and wellness brands like Hilma Natural Remedies, Medterra CBD, Tula, Korres, The Berkeley London, Bare Bones Broth, Pret A Manger, Juice Press, and Pressed Juicery.

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What inspired you to become a health coach?

Since I can remember, I have always had an immense passion for health and nutrition. As a native of Bulgaria, I grew up in a household where my mother prepared meals for our family fresh daily with nothing short of simple, wholesome ingredients. No matter how busy she was, she made sure our entire family had healthy options readily available, even if that meant a quick salad or soup. So when I first moved to the United States, I was naturally shocked not only at the rising rates of type-2 diabetes and obesity this country faces, but the overall quality of food, specifically processed foods, that are accessible in this country. As silly as it may sound, I had never tried mac n cheese, or let alone heard of a “hot pocket.” This complete culture shock, influenced me to take initiative at my high school. It was there, where I initially began pursuing my passion of health and nutrition. I developed the school’s first health club and began integrating healthier options into the cafeteria. From working directly with the school to provide students with healthier alternatives, I realized my passion was to continue to provide health and nutrition education.

Fast forward years later, I finished my business and marketing degree but felt like something was missing. I decided to study at the Natural Gourmet Institute and get certified in Culinary Nutrition. During that time I became a holistic health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York. To finalize my education, I enrolled in the graduate program at NYU Steinhardt, earning a degree in Food Studies. I enjoyed all of the programs and they combined together really well.

How has becoming a health coach changed your life?

On a personal level, I had spent years struggling with my relationship with food while managing the effects of IBS and severe bloating. I would crash diet, eat very little or avoid eating certain foods all together. With proper education, I have been able to enhance my understanding of nutrition and lead a more balanced and nutritious life. Eating healthy does not need to compromise taste, which is why I continue to develop healthier takes on popular recipes and implement them into my client’s food plans.

Along with offering nutritional advice, I guide people to create healthy lifestyle habits and achieve physical and psychological balance. In other words, I work with each of my clients individually to design the best health program suitable to meet their goals and own body chemistry. No two bodies are the same, so no two plans should be the same. Working directly with my clients, I can help cut through the clutter of fad diets and develop a personalized nutritional plan suitable to obtain each individual’s goals.

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