N Cubed

10/09/2026

💚 Taking a GLP-1? Don’t overlook the power of nutrition support.

A Dietitian appointment can cost far less than a month’s medication — yet it can make a meaningful difference to your results and your experience with GLP-1s.

A Dietitian can help you:

🥗 Ensure your diet is nutritionally adequate while your appetite is reduced
🍽️ Make achievable, practical food choices that fit your lifestyle
🌱 Build eating habits that are realistic and sustainable long-term
💚 Support you to maintain muscle, strength and overall nutrition
✨ Identify strategies that may help reduce or manage common side effects

GLP-1 medication can be an important tool — but what you eat alongside it matters too.

Investing in personalised nutrition support can help you get the most from your treatment, while building an approach to food that you can actually maintain.

Medication + the right nutrition support = a stronger foundation for better outcomes.
Contact me today to book an appointment: [email protected]

25/07/2026

✨ Have you checked your health insurance benefits lately? ✨

Many health insurance policies include cover for Dietitian consultations—but surprisingly, many people never use it.

Now is a great time to invest in your health and make the most of the benefits you're already paying for.

As an Registered Dietitian, I provide personalized, evidence-based nutrition advice for:
🥗 Weight management
💙 Heart health and high cholesterol
🩸 Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes
🌸 Menopause and healthy ageing
🏃 Sports nutrition and performance
💉 Pre & Post-bariatric surgery nutrition
👨‍👩‍👧 General healthy eating and lifestyle support

Whether your goal is to improve your energy, manage a health condition, optimise your nutrition, or simply feel your best, I'm here to help with practical advice tailored to you.

📍Appointments available in clinic and via telehealth.

📩 Send me a message or get in touch today to book your appointment and take the first step towards better health. [email protected]

28/06/2026

💚 Investing in Your Health Pays Dividends

People often ask, "Is seeing a Dietitian worth it?"

Here's another question...

What's the cost of not looking after your health?
✔️ More energy
✔️ Better blood test results
✔️ Improved confidence
✔️ Better relationship with food
✔️ Fewer health complications
✔️ Living the life you want for longer

A Dietitian doesn't sell diets.

We help you understand your body, your health conditions and your lifestyle to create realistic changes that actually last.

Health isn't about perfection—it's about making choices today that your future self will thank you for.

Your health is one of the best investments you'll ever make.
Ready to get started? I'd love to help. [email protected]

Discover expert nutrition advice from NCubed's registered dietitian in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Your health journey starts here. Contact us today!

23/06/2026

🍏 Did You Know Dietitians Help With So Much More Than Weight Loss?

Nutrition is powerful medicine—and it's never too early (or too late) to benefit from expert support.

I can help with:

💚 Weight management
❤️ Heart health & cholesterol
🩸 Diabetes & pre-diabetes
🌸 Nutrition for peri-menopause and beyond
🏋️ Sports Nutrition
🥗 Bariatric surgery support
🦴 Healthy ageing
👵 Nutrition for adults over 65

No fad diets.
No judgement.
Just personalised, practical nutrition advice that fits your life.

📩 If you're wondering whether nutrition could help with your health, email me to set up a free 15 min chat or to book an appointment: [email protected]

Send a message to learn more

20/06/2023

Ever wondered where dietary protein can be found? There are lots of great plant-based and animal sources of protein that we can incorporate into a healthy diet.

Why do we need protein?
• Growth and development during childhood and adolescence, and throughout life to build and repair bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, hair & nails.
• Support the transportation of oxygen & nutrients within the blood.
• Hormone production and regulation.
• Enzyme production to aid the digestion of food.
• Aids in the storage of glycogen following exercise.
• Involved in the production of neurotransmitters – helps with thought processes and mood.
• Metabolism.

How much do you need? This will depend on your age, gender, and level of physical activity. We should all aim to include healthy sources of dietary protein at each of our main meals throughout the day. This will help us to meet our nutritional requirements, and protein helps with satiety which can stop you feeling hungry between meals.

Additional protein will be required for those undertaking regular and intensive physical activity. This great to include between meals as pre / post training snacks for fuel and recovery. Protein is also important in wound healing and at times of significant growth.

Here are a few food and drink options, with the amount of protein they provide per serve listed to give you an idea of how dietary sources can differ:
Glass lite blue milk - 8.5g
Glass oat milk - 3g
Whole egg - 5.5g
Chicken breast, grilled - 33g
Minced beef (100g) - 32.3g
Brown rice, cooked (1 cup) - 6.8g
Rolled oats (1/2 cup) - 2.8g
Chickpeas (1/2 cup) - 4.5g
Wholegrain bread (1 slice) - 5.1g
Peanut butter (1 tablespoon) - 5.5g

If you’d like more info or help around calculating your requirements, or you’d like an overall look at your diet to support improved health and wellbeing, medical management, or improved exercise or sporting goals, please email me to arrange an appointment: [email protected]

26/02/2023

Our hearts go out to those in the HB region who have suffered loss from the destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
We are back at the Sports park this week on Tuesday. We will be offering 20% off all appointments for the next two months to reduce costs to our new and existing clients as we know there will be a lot of rising costs of living for everyone in the coming months.
Please email if you have any questions you'd like to discuss before booking an appointment: [email protected]

22/02/2022

The new kids on the block, ‘high protein,’ ‘added protein’ and ‘max protein’ food products. Are they really ‘high in protein,’ or is this just a ploy food manufacturers are using to draw you in?

We will let you decide!

Find out now by going to our website (ncubed.co.nz) and have a read of our latest blog post, “High Protein Foods- are they worth the money?”

10/02/2022

It’s time we thought we would clarify something that is often demonised and in some cases, often avoided for the belief of it being “bad.” That’s right, we are talking about the humble potato 🥔

Potatoes have gotten a pretty bad rap in recent years, whilst another root vegetable has gained glorification- the kumara, or sweet potato 🍠

In this post, we highlight the comparison of the two in terms of cost, calories, grams of carbohydrates per 100 gram serving, as well as compare some of the key micronutrients they contain.

As you can see, potatoes are actually lower in calories, carbs, and fat, as well as being higher in protein. So why are they constantly being criticised? 🤔 it comes down to HOW they are being prepared.

For example- boiled potatoes are cooked in water, therefore they have nothing else added to them. However, if we were to deep fry them in oil, this fat would increase both the calorie and fat content dramatically! 🤯 similar to if we were to mash them- adding milk or butter adds to the total calories. In saying this, this is no different no matter what the food item is, so is the same for kumara also. It all comes down to how it is prepared.

Don’t get us wrong, we’re not bagging kumara! We just felt it was important to highlight this, as it is a common misconception which people don’t have a full understanding of. If you feel like sweet potato fries, then by all means order sweet potato fries! But if you love your good old regular hot chips, that too is completely fine- one is not superior than the other.

To summarise, a food is not inherently ‘bad’- it may just be higher in certain nutrients and lower in others. The most important think to remember is that it is HOW the food is prepared and cooked, rather than the raw ingredient itself 🥰

26/01/2022

As per the Government’s decision to move the nation to the Red Traffic Light level, we are required to check you hold a Vaccine Pass before any consults take place.

If you have an appointment booked with us or wish to book one, but do not hold a valid Vaccine Pass, we are more than happy to take consults over Zoom (this option is available for those with a Vaccine Pass as well)! If this is what you would prefer, then call one of our friendly receptionists and let them know!

If you hold a Vaccine Pass, we are still happy to see you in person- our consult room is well-spaced and ventilated! We do however still require you to wear a mask when entering the facility and it must remain on during the entire consult until you leave the building.

Let’s continue to keep doing our bit to help look after everyone!

24/01/2022

Compare the pair!

Plant milk alternatives are nothing new to the market- almond to soy, rice to oat- so many to choose from, but HOW do you choose? 🤔

Well, that is completely down to you and your preference! If you aren’t lactose-intolerant/dairy free, standard cows milk may be perfectly fine for you to consume if that’s what you enjoy! But if you have a dairy intolerance, you may wish to still include some form of milk alternative- whether it be in your coffee ☕️ or morning smoothie! 🥤

Which milk you choose is up to you. If you are more cost-driven, looking for one with more protein, or fortification with micronutrients- the hard work has been done for you with a side-by-side comparison of products so you can make an informed decision depending on what you are looking for! 🥛