LiveLighter Blog
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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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Shining a light on alcohol and cancer
- Jul 20, 2021
- by Stefanie Hodson
We all know that alcohol can affect our mood, disrupt our sleep and upend our diets, but what about the other serious health risks?
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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.
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Ditch the diet pressure and think health this year
- Dec 22, 2020
- by Gael Myers
It’s that time of the year when we frown at the string of festive feasts and resolve to lose 20 kilos. Here are three tips to refresh your New Year’s resolution thinking and feel great this new year.
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Tips to LiveLighter through Christmas
- Dec 17, 2020
- by Guest Author
It’s Christmas - a time to eat, drink and be merry! While you might be looking forward to munching on some delicious food over the festive season, chances are you’re not so thrilled by the prospect of the post-meal food coma. We’ve put together our top six tips to help get the balance right.
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Drink less and feel fresh this festive season
- Dec 04, 2020
- by Anne Finch
The stream of end-of-the year celebrations and the pressure to drink alcohol at all of them can leave us struggling to get out of bed – let alone socialise. Here’s a handy guide to help you drink less and survive (and thrive) this holidays.
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Happy holiday hosting
- Dec 02, 2020
- by Anne Finch
Tips for serving up fun, fresh food when you're putting on a spread
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Six refreshing alcohol-free options to wet your whistle
- Nov 27, 2020
- by Gael Myers
Have you ever been to an event where there are endless choices of beer, wine and cocktails but the alcohol-free options are limited to fizzy water and soft drink? Me too. All the time.
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Healthier festive season at work
- Nov 16, 2020
- by Anne Finch
Did you draw the short straw this year? Or do you love planning events? There are loads of ways to celebrate that are memorable and will help your team keep well through the festive season.
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6 tips to keep your drinking in check
- Nov 08, 2020
- by Danica Keric
There's no denying that it's been a stressful few years, so it's not surprising that we would be looking for ways to help manage this stress. For some, it might be tempting to turn to alcohol. That relaxes us… right? Spoiler alert; rather than help us cope, alcohol can make us feel more stressed and anxious. Here are our top tips for staying well and keeping your drinking in check.