About Us

Real food, built on science.

GymFood is a premium Australian food brand handcrafted in Melbourne — where food science, nutrition and natural ingredients come together to support healthier, stronger, longer lives.

The People Behind GymFood

Meet the Founders

Daniella Mansouri — Co-Founder & Food Science Specialist
Founder — Product Development & Food Science

Daniella Mansouri

Co-Founder & Food Science Specialist

GymFood was founded by a Food Science Engineer with a passion for creating healthier, more nutritious everyday foods.

My journey began through studying food science and understanding how ingredients, nutrition, and food technology influence our health. Over time, I became inspired to develop products that combine scientific knowledge with natural, high-quality ingredients.

My goal is to create real food that is naturally rich in protein, fibre, and nutrients while still being delicious and enjoyable to eat.

Every GymFood product is carefully developed using food science knowledge, nutrition-focused formulation, premium ingredients, and close attention to quality.

I believe healthy eating should nourish the body, support performance, and still bring genuine enjoyment to everyday life.

Expertise
  • • Food Science & Technology
  • • Nutrition-Focused Formulation
  • • Premium Ingredient Sourcing
  • • Product Development
Qualifications
  • • Food Science Engineering
Dr. Maya Ebrahimi, PhD, RN — Co-Founder | Longevity Consultant
Co-Founder — Longevity & Preventive Health

Dr. Maya Ebrahimi, PhD, RN

Co-Founder | Longevity Consultant

Dr. Maya Ebrahimi is a Registered Nurse, researcher, educator, and Longevity Consultant with a lifelong passion for nutrition, preventive health, and healthy ageing. She holds a PhD in Nursing and a Master's degree in Ageing, dedicating her career to helping people live healthier, longer lives through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle practices.

Previously, Dr. Ebrahimi served as a Lecturer at Monash University, where she taught Chronic Disease Management and Evidence-Based Practice, preparing future healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Her academic background, combined with extensive clinical experience, has given her a deep understanding of how nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle influence long-term health, disease prevention, and healthy ageing.

As Co-Founder of GymFood, Dr. Ebrahimi's vision is to create genuinely healthy food that is both delicious and accessible. She believes that everyday foods should nourish the body, support optimal health, and contribute to longevity rather than simply satisfy hunger.

Every GymFood product is carefully developed with clean, natural ingredients and a strong focus on balanced nutrition, functional health benefits, and scientific integrity. Her work combines nutrition science, preventive healthcare, and evidence-based research to create foods that support metabolic health, physical performance, gut health, and healthy ageing.

Driven by science rather than trends, Dr. Ebrahimi is passionate about helping individuals and families make sustainable food choices that improve wellbeing and support lifelong health without compromising taste.

At GymFood, she combines her expertise in healthcare, research, and nutrition with a commitment to innovation, ensuring that every product reflects the company's promise of quality, integrity, and evidence-based nutrition.

True health is built over a lifetime — through prevention, evidence-based nutrition and the everyday choices that shape how we age.

Expertise
  • • Longevity Medicine
  • • Preventive Healthcare
  • • Clinical Nutrition
  • • Healthy Ageing
  • • Lifestyle Medicine
  • • Evidence-Based Practice
  • • Nursing & Chronic Disease Management
  • • Nutrition Science & Research
Qualifications
  • • PhD in Nursing
  • • Master's degree in Ageing
  • • Registered Nurse (RN)
Our Story

How GymFood Began

GymFood was born from a simple conversation and a shared passion for creating healthier food without compromising on taste.

It began when Dr. Maya Ebrahimi, a Registered Nurse, researcher and Longevity Consultant, asked Daniella Mansouri, a Food Science Engineer, a simple question:

“Is it possible to create a bread that is naturally higher in protein and fibre, much lower in carbohydrates, and still tastes amazing?”

Daniella had spent years studying food formulation, nutrition and the science behind developing better food products. She believed that everyday foods could be redesigned to deliver improved nutrition while remaining fresh, satisfying and enjoyable.

Inspired by Daniella’s expertise and enthusiasm, Maya proposed a challenge:

“Let’s create a bread that people can genuinely enjoy every day — a bread that is high in protein, rich in fibre, lower in carbohydrates and made without sacrificing flavour or texture.”

That conversation became the beginning of GymFood.

Daniella slicing a freshly developed GymFood seeded protein loaf during recipe testing in Melbourne
Recipe development — small-batch testing in Melbourne

Daniella began developing and refining recipe after recipe, carefully selecting ingredients and adjusting the balance of protein, fibre, healthy fats, flavour and texture.

The goal was not simply to create another “healthy” product. It was to create food that people would genuinely look forward to eating.

The result was a nutrient-dense bread that was fresh, satisfying, naturally rich in plant protein and fibre, and designed to support active lifestyles, metabolic health and healthy ageing.

The positive response confirmed that GymFood was addressing a real need: everyday foods that combine nutrition science, natural ingredients and genuine enjoyment.

Today, GymFood continues to grow from that original idea.

Every product is developed through a combination of food science, evidence-based nutrition, longevity principles and careful small-batch preparation in Melbourne.

Our mission is to make functional, nutrient-rich food more accessible — helping individuals and families eat well, feel stronger and support their long-term health without sacrificing taste.


Daniella Mansouri

Co-Founder & Food Science Specialist

Role

Product formulation, ingredient selection, product development, testing, quality and food innovation.

Dr. Maya Ebrahimi, PhD, RN

Co-Founder | Longevity Consultant

Role

Evidence-based nutrition, preventive health, healthy ageing, research and long-term wellbeing.

Our Mission

Food designed for a longer, stronger life.

GymFood combines evidence-based nutrition, food science, natural ingredients and functional foods with a focus on long-term health, performance and longevity — to help people live healthier, stronger and longer lives.

What We Stand For

Our Values

Science-Based Nutrition
Food Innovation
Natural Ingredients
High Quality
Performance
Longevity
Sustainability
Community
Our Expertise

A team built on science and craft.

GymFood brings together deep expertise across food science, nutrition and longevity — a combined skill set that shapes every product we create.

  • Food Science
  • Nutrition
  • Functional Foods
  • Product Development
  • Healthy Lifestyle
  • Longevity Science

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