Ngaire was a fully qualified, medically trained dietitian passionate about helping people get the best from life and age well.
With a deep appreciation of the benefits and pleasures of real food, Ngaire worked hard to alert adults, especially those approaching, or already embracing their later years to their unique nutritional needs.
Most people - whether they're frail or fighting fit - are unaware that public health messages which are ideal for younger adults can instead be unhelpful, even harmful, for those entering their senior years. Ngaire was driven to raise awareness of the nutritional needs of ageing to ensure older people can thrive instead of experiencing unnecessary and avoidable physical and mental decline.
Ngaire's books continue to be available and skilfully translate the science into everyday language and offer sensible, practical advice.
Ngaire was acknowledged as an engaging and informative speaker and communicator, presenting locally and internationally to both lay and professional audiences, and was considered an authority in nutrition, ageing and brain health.
Ngaire was also been one of a committed group working to ensure that the frail elderly, often in assisted care, have food that enriches their lives. She held a number of advisory roles in this area including:
