Nutrition is about people, not food.
At MK Nutrition we aim to equip you with the knowledge and resources necessary to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Whether it's for yourself, your family, or someone you love, we can help. Discover how we can support and guide you to achieve your nutrition goals.
• Brain Health • Women's Health
• Family Health • Gut Health •
Evidence-based nutrition for healthy women, thriving families, and a stronger future for everyone.
Hi! Thanks for stopping by.
Let me introduce myself...
Hello, I am Melissa Kala, and I have loved cooking and creating in the kitchen for as long as I can remember.
Nutrition is so far reaching, and eating the right type of food for different conditions or body parts fascinates me. Following health issues that both my husband and I were facing, I decided to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Nutrition degree.
I wanted to delve deeper to see the how, why, and what of healing through nutrition, and I have always loved helping people with complex issues. So, despite my age at the time, I decided to take the plunge and go for it. My hobbies include a love of walking or cycling and going to the gym, reading, writing, learning, gardening, and being involved in community projects.
My Key Areas of Interest
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Brain Health - Keeping your brain healthy through nutrition and physical activity to help prevent dementia.
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Women's Health - Nutritional support through menstruation, pre, during and post-pregnancy, and menopause.
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Family Health - Quick and easy, highly nutritional recipes for every day, out and about, or for picky eaters.
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Gut Health - Helping manage gut issues and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) through specific nutrition.
My Qualifications
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Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Nutrition (BApp Sci HUNT)
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Associate Registered Nutritionist with Nutrition Society of New Zealand
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Member of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand
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Certificate of Proficiency in Pacific Nutrition
Melissa Kala
BApp Sci (HUNT)
Associate Registered Nutritionist
Services
Seminars
& Workshops
Join our in-person workshops and seminars where we explore various nutritional topics. Gain insights, share experiences, and learn practical skills to improve your dietary habits. We cover various topics including nutrition tips and myths, what to avoid and replace, managing conditions, brain health, women's health and more.
Workplace Wellbeing
Workshops
Enhance employee well-being with our workplace wellness workshops. We offer workshops and resources to promote healthier eating habits in the workplace which can be tailor-made to suit your organisation. Some ideas for topics include; avoiding fatigue and burnout, managing energy levels during the day, managing stress, healthy snacks and protein intake.
Meal Plans &
Recipe Suggestions
We can help you to implement improved health and wellbeing for yourself and your family with nutritional meal plans and recipes. These can be based around many different situations, including weight management, stages in life, food allergies, relieving unpleasant conditions, or improving general health.
Contact Us
Want to
know more?
Melissa Kala (BAppSci HUNT)
MK Nutrition
Lincoln, South Canterbury,
New Zealand
Phone 0800 641 641