LiveLighter Blog

Work lunches that pull their weight

• Jun 27, 2017
• by Anne Finch

What’s for lunch? If you work outside your house, it’s likely that you’re buying your lunch at least a few time a week. Homemade is almost always cheaper and healthier – but can be a bit of a hassle to get right. Check out our guide to simple, satisfying work lunches that won’t break the bank.

Time for burger-free Olympics

• Jun 21, 2017
• by Alice Pryor

As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and McDonald’s part ways, it's a unique opportunity for the IOC to look for healthier sponsors.

5 Ways To Keep The Family Moving This Winter

• Jun 05, 2017
• by Anita Nichols

Keeping the family active in winter can be tricky, so we've rounded up five ways to take advantage of the many winter activity possibilities.

Just like a Chocolate Milkshake only...dodgy and in need of regulation

• May 10, 2017
• by Andrea Western

With one in four Australian children now overweight or obese, allowing big food companies to continue to bombard kids with ads about junk food is irresponsible.

Hunting for a healthier Easter?

• Apr 12, 2017
• by Anne Finch

If you’re on the hunt for a healthier Easter we recommend getting your whole mob active and including some fruit and vegies in your feasts. Remember to eat your treats mindfully, and make the most of the long weekend.

The problem with meal plans (alternative title: check out our new meal plan!)

• Apr 10, 2017
• by Anne Finch

The problem with meal plans… is that it’s essentially someone else telling you what to eat. Unless you’ve got a private dietitian on call who knows what you like, how much time you have and what’s in your fridge, the meal plan can end up being very disconnected from reality.

Back to school

• Feb 03, 2017
• by Sarah Moore

You don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to put together nutritious, balanced lunch boxes. Registered Nutritionist, Sarah Moore gives us the low-down on keeping mornings easy and giving the kids a lunch that keeps them going.

Operation Spring Clean: make healthy eating the easy choice

• Sep 16, 2016
• by Jenny Atkins

Spring is here and plans start being made to deep clean the house, spruce up the garden and organise the garage and wardrobe. What about your pantry, fridge and freezer? Do you stare at a cluttered fridge and pantry each night wondering what to cook for dinner?

Meat and potatoes, please: health advice for dads

• Sep 02, 2016
• by Nick Nation

Are you that dad, that meat and potatoes kind of dad? You know, the kind of dad that reckons greens are for rabbits? Well next time you sit down at the dinner table, take a look around. Your kids could be mimicking your habits.

Is fundraising possible without chocolate bars?

• May 23, 2016
• by Ann Ronning

In nearly every office, the box of fundraising chocolates lurks in the tea room waiting to tempt passers-by into an unhealthy binge. "It's for a good cause," it whispers softly, trying to justify the extra kilojoules from added fats and sugar.