LiveLighter Blog

  • red lunar new year lanterns

    Happy Lunar New Year

    • Feb 08, 2024
    • by Jenny Atkins

    In my family, the Lunar New Year is one of the best times of the year and another opportunity to gather with family, friends and of course, eat fabulous food!

  • family enjoying Christmas meal

    Dietitian hacks for feeding kids on Christmas day

    • Dec 12, 2023
    • by Anne Finch

    In my family, Christmas is all about The Lunch…. and it’s easy to forget about the other meals in the day. So here are my tips for keeping everyone fed and happy all day long.

  • Vegie bouquets

    Vegetable bouquets and edible arrangements

    • Sep 18, 2023
    • by Anne Finch

    Everybody loves a bright bunch of flowers... but what if they were edible too? Here's some of our favourite greens (and oranges, whites and purples) to include in a stunning and tasty arrangement.

  • Christmas lunch

    Cheap and cheerful holiday tips

    • Dec 14, 2022
    • by LiveLighter

    We’ve put together our top ideas for hosting a no-fuss and healthy celebration in your local park that’s budget-friendly and suitable for guests of all ages.

  • Christmas Lunch for $10 per person (and it’s healthy!)

    • Dec 14, 2022
    • by LiveLighter

    We all love inviting friends and family to our homes during the festive season to share a meal. But the cost can get out of hand and we’re all feeling the pinch this year with the rising cost of living. To help keep enjoying nutritious meals with our loved ones these holidays, we’ve created a delicious and budget-friendly Christmas lunch menu for less than $10 per person.

  • crab and lettuce boats

    Season's eatings

    • Dec 05, 2022
    • by Anne Finch

    With the festive season fast approaching, we’ve done a round up of our favourite “bring a plate” dishes. Some are quick to knock up, some are a little more involved, but they’re all packed with big flavour and seasonal produce.

  • Delicious and cheap meals

    Cut costs, not flavour

    • Aug 15, 2022
    • by Anne Finch

    Here are some of our favourite cheap and cheerful ways to eat delicious, healthy food all year round.

  • Apple pudding with cinnamon custard

    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.

  • 5 Teens having a picnic in a park

    6 easy recipes to spice up your picnic game

    • Nov 04, 2021
    • by Stefanie Hodson

    As we ease into a summer full of catching up outdoors, jazz up your spread and impress your friends with some of our best healthy picnic recipes.

  • party fruit

    Tips for healthier kids' parties

    • Oct 24, 2021
    • by Anne Finch

    We all want children’s birthday parties to be fun and memorable. Here's some tips on how to include some nutritious foods and active party games that'll be fun for the whole family!