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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Kombucha – does it live up to the hype?
- Jan 08, 2019
- by Gael Myers
With more and more kombucha products hitting the shelves, have you been left wondering whether this tangy and quirky tasting drink is actually a healthy choice? To find out, LiveLighter have conducted an analysis of 77 different kombucha products.
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How popular slushie drinks could be piling on the kilos
- Dec 07, 2018
- by Gael Myers, James Stevens-Cutler
While a frozen sugary drink can seem like a cheap way to cool down on a scorching day, these drinks are packed with sugar your body doesn’t need.
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Brain foods - Eat right for exam time
- Oct 26, 2018
- by Gael Myers
Some useful tips for parents on how to improve children's concentration levels during exam times.
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The science of fullness... or why sugary drinks don't fill you up
- Oct 26, 2018
- by Gael Myers
Have you ever heard the advice 'don't drink your kilojoules'? This blog post explores the science behind this claim to help you understand why ditching your sugary drinks habit and switching to water instead can do wonders for your health.
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Around the world in 7 dinners
- Oct 05, 2018
- by Gael Myers
LiveLighter has just released a brand new collection of recipes with flavours from around the world.
