Start shopping seasonally with AIA Ambassador Nutritionist and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day.

A gluten-friendly guide for holiday cooking with AIA Ambassador Nutritionist and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day.

Our quest for brain health continues with the experts at Monash Biomedical Imagery, as we investigate the effects of sugar on the brain.

AIA Eat Well ambassador and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day shares her tips for managing morning sickness – and maintaining good nutrition even when all you can stomach is buttered toast.

AIA Eat Well ambassador and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day shares her favourite things about planning meals in advance, from saving time and money to reducing waste and getting the kids involved.

Is tracking calories a good idea? AIA Eat Well ambassador and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day explains why you might consider it – and why it won’t suit everyone.

When you’re pregnant, good food safety is as essential as good nutrition. From heating all meats to strictly following an ingredient’s use-by date (no “she’ll be rights” allowed), AIA Eat Well ambassador and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day offers her top tips to help you practise good food hygiene during pregnancy.

AIA Eat Well ambassador and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day shares her go-to tricks for making sure she gets enough protein in her diet, especially when she can’t be bothered with all the prep.

Do you know how to look after your microbiome at the supermarket? Our guide to shopping for a happy gut will help you add probiotic-rich foods to your basket in (almost) every aisle – recipe inspiration included.

Short on time? Low on groceries? AIA Eat Well ambassador and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day explains how to prepare, protect, and store leftovers in the freezer so you’ll always have nutritious meals ready to heat.

Berries and broccoli, herbs and spices: AIA Eat Well Expert and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day shares what foods make up an anti-inflammation diet – and the ones it’s best to limit.

Vitamin D is essential for bone health, and most of us get our fill naturally from the sun. But how do you keep your levels high all year long and stay sun-safe? AIA Eat Well Expert and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day shares three tips.

You don’t have to go without homegrown fresh produce just because you live in an urban area.

Worried about flopping on your ‘fresh start, fresh veggies’ mantra? AIA Eat Well Expert and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day shares six simple steps to help your healthy-eating New Year’s resolution succeed all year long.

AIA Ambassador and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day shares tips to stay healthy these holidays.

With so much advice floating around on how to eat and stay healthy during pregnancy, it’s hard to know what to embrace and steer clear of to nourish yourself. Accredited Practising Dietitian and AIA Ambassador Marika Day shares her insights on the  foods to avoid when pregnant.

When it comes to your health and the health of your bank account, what is delivery food really costing you? We share three recipes for homemade versions of popular takeout meals, which are as easy to prepare as they are delicious.

As the seasons change, we need to rethink some of our routines to adapt to the changes, like healthy energising breakfasts to fuel us through the longer and warmer days.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause a range of health complications, from abnormal hair growth to insulin resistance and infertility. Accredited Practising dietitian Marika Day explains how diet and lifestyle changes can improve the health of people diagnosed with PCOS.

With growing evidence about the gut-brain connection and its impact on our health, Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day shares her gut-friendly dinner party menu that supports mental wellbeing and a healthy digestive system. 

There are many social trends that tell you to drink more water – but not all water is made equal. Choosing between tap, bottled, mineral, coconut and electrolyte-enhanced water is just the beginning.

If the idea of a total overhaul to your eating habits seems overwhelming, start with a simple change at the start of your day.

Thecost of living is rising, and so is the price of food – especially freshproduce. AIA Ambassador, nutritionist and Accredited Practising DietitianMarika Day explores whether a nutrient-dense, healthy diet can be achieved on a budget.

Despite diabetes being a relatively common condition, there are still many misconceptions about its causes and management. In the lead up to National Diabetes Awareness Week, Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day sheds some light on some of the most persistent myths about the disease.

To celebrate World Milk Day, we’re asking Accredited Dietitian Marika Day some thirst-quenching questions.

Fact or fiction: Can microwaving your veggies zap their nutrients and cooking oil be good for your health? We investigate the false myths and genuine health advice found on the internet so you can make healthier choices.

2Recent statistics find that cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes 1 in 4 preventable deaths in Australia. The good news is you can reduce your risk of heart disease with a healthy diet and balanced lifestyle. Accredited Dietitian Marika Day is sharing six simple steps to eating well for a healthy heart. Let’s get into it:

2023 is the year of moss and mushrooms. If you’ve never tried these before, you might want to add these to your shopping list – your body will thank you later.

AIA Vitality Ambassador and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day explains the ins and outs of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and how you can work towards managing it through small lifestyle changes. 

It’s an age-old saying: eating before bed is bad for your health. But does this assumption hold any water, or is it just an old wives' tale?

For Coeliac Awareness Week, Marika Day sheds some light on its signs and symptoms, as well as how the disease is diagnosed.

It’s probably a term you’ve heard before – but what does it mean, really? We dig into the causes of inflammation and why we’re told to treat it with food.

The cost of living is rising, and so is the price of food – especially fresh produce. AIA Vitality Ambassador and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day explores whether a nutrient-dense, healthy diet can be achieved on a budget.

You don’t have to go without a veggie patch just because you live in an urban location – you just have to get creative.

Here’s how Marika Day plans to help you create the best version of yourself, with her new nutrition app – fuelled.

We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But just how true is it, and what’s the science behind it?

Marika Day’s new app, fuelled, looks to redefine our definition of ‘healthy’.

If the idea of a total overhaul to your eating habits seems overwhelming, start with a simple change at the start of your day.

The climatarian diet has been tipped as the next big food trend. But what is it, what does it mean for your health and can it really help fight the climate crisis?

Marketing buzzwords, nutrition claims and health star ratings – food packaging labels can sometimes be a little confusing, especially when you don’t know where to start. Thankfully, there are ways to cut through the noise, as AIA Vitality Ambassador and Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day explains.

There’s only so much time left for al-fresco evening dining and impromptu BBQ get-togethers.

Making a positive impact on the environment can start small, with what you put in your shopping basket – and your body. Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist Marika Day has tips to get you started.

Even simple activities like cooking a healthy meal can feel like a struggle when life gets busy. Accredited Practising Dietitian Marika Day explains how food can help us get back on track when we’re feeling stressed, and shares three of her favourite recipes you can whip up in a flash.