LiveLighter Blog

  • mother and daughter stand and stretch to reach their toes

    5 x 5 x 5 to boost mobility

    • Feb 20, 2024
    • by Katie Liddiard

    Our mobility contributes to how easily and efficiently we can move around. From getting up out of a chair to tying our shoes, how mobile we are is important for staying independent and allowing us to perform daily tasks.

  • Get motivated to move more

    • Jul 31, 2023
    • by Katie Liddiard

    We share our 7 practical tips to get you moving more throughout your day.

  • Sharing lunch

    Men's Health Week 2023

    • Jun 09, 2023
    • by James Stevens-Cutler

    Eating salad, turning down a beer, talking about your feelings, and going to the doctor when you’re sick could all get you called unmanly. And it has to stop!

  • Grocery staples

    Grocery staples for cheap and cheerful meals

    • May 28, 2023
    • by Gael Myers

    Reduce your food bills and avoid extra trips to the supermarket with our cheap and cheerful meal ideas using grocery staples. Most of what you already have in the pantry and fridge, with a few simple additions, will get you through for longer than you think!

  • Spice rack

    Pass the salt: LiveLighter’s top tips to reduce your sodium intake

    • Mar 29, 2023
    • by LiveLighter

    Found in salt, sodium is a mineral that our bodies need to regulate healthy blood circulation, muscle and nerve function, and to balance fluids. But we need to be careful about how much we consume.

  • Shakshuka

    The best eggs you'll eat this Easter

    • Mar 27, 2023
    • by Anne Finch

    As Easter chocolate starts to find its way into our homes and workplaces, LiveLighter dietitian Anne Finch recommends we embrace a different sort of egg – the chicken kind.

  • A man walking his dog under a tree in the early morning next to a body of water.

    Beat the heat: tips to stay active this summer

    • Jan 31, 2023
    • by LiveLighter

    Summer is in full swing! At this time of year, the long and warm days can make for the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and move our bodies in energising ways. Here are our top tips to help you stay active– and make sure you’re doing so safely.

  • Save at home and the checkout

    • Nov 03, 2022
    • by LiveLighter

    With the cost of living rising and grocery prices soaring, we've put together our top tips to help you get more bang for your buck at the supermarket.

  • Three young women smile as they share a piece of cake

    Having your cake and eating it too

    • Sep 08, 2022
    • by Anne Finch

    Have you got a sweet tooth? Roll with it! We reckon working with what we like, and knowing what’s achievable for us is critical to making long-term behaviour changes. So instead of banishing sugar and beating yourself up about any transgressions, here are some ideas for nutritious sweets, and strategies that can help curb the cravings.

  • Woman drinks a glass of water

    How to break a sugary drinks habit

    • Sep 08, 2022
    • by Gael Myers

    Ditch the all-or-nothing mindset with the low and slow approach.