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Holli Thompson is a Certified Health and Nutrition Coach. She has trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City , accredited by SUNY Purchase College, and is also certified by Cornell University. Holli is a Raw Food Chef, has attended the Natural Gourmet Cooking School and is skilled in the art of healthy gourmet cooking.

When she’s not working with clients and traveling to New York for her wellness events, Holli enjoys life on her Virginia farm and vineyard with her husband of over fifteen years and her son, age 9. Learn more about Holli and her "Nutritional Style" and how she can help you find your own nutrition style, go to NutritionalStyle.com. Click here to sign up for Holli's free bi-monthly e-zine for healthy tips, recipes, and inspirations. You can also follow her on Twitter at @nutrition and on Facebook.

Healthy Lunches for Kids

lunchopolis

I was a guest on Let’s Talk Live, News Channel 8 a few weeks ago, and we talked about Healthy Kids Lunches. From going GREEN with your lunchbox choice, to pleasing the Peanut Free or Gluten Free kid, and how kids can be organic and still cool these days.. The good news is [...]

Raw Food Recipe: Mock Salmon Spread

mock salmon

This is a raw dip that I make and have brought to homes of many a friend. I don’t advertise that it’s “raw,” and people love it. I like to keep some on hand to add to my salad for lunch or dinner, and it’s a hit for book club.

Pink “Salmon” Pate

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The Raw Food Trend and Its Benefits

raw food

What is the Raw Food Trend? Does that mean that you eat a lot of sushi? Steak tartare? Salads only?

Only if you want to. Most raw foodies eat creative combinations of nuts, seeds, olives, fruits, vegetables, raw cacao (that’s one of the parts I LOVE), healthy unprocessed oils, beneficial salts, and so on. [...]

Nutritional Style: Eating Younger

healthy older woman

If you’re over 35, chances are you’re thinking about the AGING process, and once you hit 45( if you’re not careful) it’s staring back at you from the bathroom mirror. I know women who are 38 and look 52, and others who are 50 and look 39. What’s the difference? Is it all good [...]

Nutritional Style: Seasonal Eating, Lighter You

bowl of fruit

I love the lazy feel of August, the easy way each day flows into the next; the way we let down and things get more casual and relaxed. It’s a great time to recharge and rest and prepare for September, for back to school or busy times in your business. But for now, my [...]

NutritionalStyle: Losing Weight and Looking Great

Susana Monaco dress for $49.99 and Hobo clutch for $49.99 at TJ Maxx

Susana Monaco dress for $49.99 and Hobo clutch for $49.99 at TJ Maxx

Many women come to me for help losing weight, and there’s something that I ask of them along the way. That’s to try to look their best each day. So many women think that they need to lose weight first [...]

Healthy Snacks for Kids

granola balls

I made these yummy treats this morning for my talk with Middleburg Polo Academy. They are quick, easy and use ingredients you normally have in your cupboard The kids love ‘em but and so do the parents!

Nutty Butter Granola Balls

There are different substitutions offered so that if you are missing an ingredient, [...]

Healthy Recipe for Pesto

Basil

I love making this every Summer when the fresh herbs are plentiful. I make so much pesto at one time that I routinely run out of ingredients so I’ve been forced to come up with a delicious mix and match formula. It’s pretty much foolproof and fun to add some variety to the menu. [...]

Is Your Sunscreen Safe?

sunscreen

Do you wear sunscreen every day under your foundation? Heading to the beach soon? There’s something you need to know. The Environmental Working Group has released new information stating that “traditional’ sunscreen use may decrease the occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma, that it has no demonstrated influence on basal cell carcinoma, and may actually [...]

What To Eat To Get Good Hair

holly reaching

As a Health Coach I speak to people all the time about the benefits of good nutrition. We talk about high energy, gorgeous glowing skin and weight control. But very seldom do we get into the topic of “good hair”. We all know that our health affects our hair, but as a nutrition goal? [...]

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