Marika Day

Marika Day is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist with over 10 years of experience across various clinical and non-clinical areas. She obtained her education from The University of Queensland, studying Nutrition and Dietetics from 2010 to 2014. Her early career included roles such as Nutrition Assistant at The Wesley Hospital from June 2011 to July 2014 and Clinical Dietitian at Queensland Health from July 2014 to November 2014. These positions provided her with foundational experience in dietetic practice and patient care.

Day established her private practice, Marika Day Nutrition, in September 2015, focusing on gastrointestinal nutrition, digestive diseases, and gastroenterology. This area of expertise is influenced by her personal experience with coeliac disease. In August 2020, she founded Gut Started, which she operated until June 2022. Her career further progressed with the launch of fuelled by Marika Day in June 2020, an online nutrition platform designed to simplify nutrition principles. As the founder of fuelled by Marika Day, she continues to focus on making healthy eating accessible and understandable. She is also recognized as an AIA Vitality Ambassador, contributing her expertise to public health initiatives. Her work emphasizes women’s health and addresses the complexities of disordered and emotional eating, in addition to recipe development for nutritious meal options.

Throughout her career, Day has focused on providing pragmatic advice to help individuals integrate healthier eating habits into their daily lives. Her approach is characterized by its balance, practicality, and empathy, ensuring that people can enjoy food while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She frequently develops recipes that support these principles and offers guidance on topics such as plant-based diets and gut-brain connection.