Gael Myers
Accredited Practising Dietitian
After a brief stint as a mathematician Gael realised that she liked vegetables more than pi, and made the move to a career in nutrition and dietetics. Gael has worked as an Accredited Practising Dietitian at Cancer Council WA since February 2016. After two years with the Crunch&Sip program, Gael moved to the LiveLighter campaign. Her role involves creating resources, providing nutrition advice, managing the website, and developing (and taste testing) recipes.
Articles by this author
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Fun ideas to keep the kids entertained this school holidays
- Mar 18, 2022
- by Gael Myers
Keep the kids entertained and out of mischief this school holidays with our DIY backyard Royal Show ideas. All the fun of a day out without the hefty pricetag!
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Sweet treats for Christmas
- Dec 03, 2021
- by Gael Myers
With Christmas nearly upon us, the season of festive entertaining has well and truly begun! Have you been given the task of preparing dessert for your Christmas catch-up? LiveLighter have you covered with some healthy and delicious festive recipe ideas.
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The research is in: ‘better-for-you’ alcohol is just marketing spin
- Nov 17, 2021
- by Gael Myers, Danica Keric
When an alcohol product claims to be low in sugar or carbs, organic, natural, or that it has nothing artificial, is it actually any better for us?
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Fast and fresh work lunches
- Jul 12, 2021
- by Gael Myers
Convenient work lunches to help you bump the junk
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Fit for flight: eating well on site
- Jun 16, 2021
- by Gael Myers
Long workdays and weeks (or sometimes even months) spent away from the support of family and friends can really take a toll. FIFO workers may find themselves reaching for high fat and high sugar comfort foods, avoiding exercise, and drinking alcohol as a way to cope. While it might seem like a good idea at the time, these habits can actually leave people feeling more stressed and rundown. Check out our top tips for eating well while on site.