LiveLighter Blog
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Why we need to talk about the link between being above a healthy weight and cancer
- Nov 30, 2018
- by Guest Author
General Practice Registrar, Dr Gihan Jayaweera, discusses the important of sensitively initiating discussion with patients about the risks involved with being above a healthy weight as well as what can be done.
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Sugary liquid with a healthy spin
- Nov 15, 2018
- by Alice Bastable
At a glance consumers may think they are making a healthy choice by choosing flavoured waters over soft drinks. However, we looked beyond these products’ health claims and promises of functional benefits and found Aussies could be guzzling more sugar than they realise!
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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.
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Sugar by a different name
- Oct 03, 2018
- by Jenny Atkins
There are more than 50 names used on nutrient labels for sugar, making it very hard to make an informed decision about what you’re eating. Watch our experts reveal more about sugars in breakfast cereal in an interview with Today Tonight
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100 day challenge: How to avoid Christmas 'treats' and weight gain
- Sep 16, 2018
- by Jo Campbell
This Saturday marks 100 days to Christmas - a great span of time in which to form new, healthy habits and perhaps even accomplish something big. Or, at least avoid forming unhealthy ones. So, get your thinking cap on and make a bold decision to make positive changes in your life ahead of the deluge of Santa-sized festive over-indulgence.
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Spring back in to healthy habits
- Sep 11, 2018
- by Alice Bastable
To celebrate spring LiveLighter Manager, Alice Bastable, shares her top healthy lifestyle tips that you can apply straight away!
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An everyday pester power battle: Nicole's story
- Aug 06, 2018
- by Clare O'Shea
We sat down with mother of two, Nicole French, and asked her to explain the everyday pester power battle she faces as a result of the food industry manipulatively marketing unhealthy food to her children.
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Weighing in on kilojoules
- May 21, 2018
- by Alison McAleese
Kilojoules: What are they and how do I cut back on excess kilojoules when eating out?