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  • Fried chicken and sport? It's just not cricket.

    Turning our passion for sport into a profit

    • Dec 24, 2017
    • by Emma Groves

    KFC continues to exploit Australia's love of cricket over the summer holiday period, with a heavily marketed junk food campaign including sponsorship of Cricket Australia's Big Bash League.

  • LiveLighter News December 2017

    • Dec 20, 2017
    • by LiveLighter

    December is a time for celebration with family and friends, whether for Christmas or New Year there are many opportunities to catch up, share a meal and a drink, yet that doesn't mean you need to put your health goals on hold.

  • Batter Up - LiveLighter's Backyard Cricket Competition

    • Dec 12, 2017
    • by LiveLighter

    Holiday season is the perfect time for a game of backyard cricket. To celebrate the season, LiveLighter is giving away one (1) $150 Rebel eGiftcard. Visit the official LiveLighter Facebook page and in 25 words or less, tell us your unique backyard cricket rule. Entries close midnight WST on Tuesday 19th December 2017. Competition open to Western Australian residents over 18 only.

  • LiveLighter News November 2017

    • Nov 30, 2017
    • by LiveLighter

    As the end of the year draws nearer, the junk food temptation can be hard to beat, yet with a little planning, preparation and purpose, saying no to junk can be easier than you think.

  • Aussies inspired to get healthy, but life getting in the way New data reveals our healthy and not-so healthy habits

    • Nov 02, 2017

    A revealing new survey from LiveLighter has painted a stark picture of the health of Australian adults – we’re heavier than we think, we’re too busy to cook, some of us do no exercise at all and we’re still not eating enough vegies. On the plus side, almost half of us are trying to do something about our weight, Aussies in their forties are leading the way in fitness and popular cooking shows are inspiring us to get cooking.

  • Health Professionals Newsletter September 2017

    • Sep 30, 2017
    • by LiveLighter

    Being overweight increases your risk of 13 cancers. In a recent LiveLighter survey, only half the participants knew about the link - compared to heart disease and type 2 diabetes where knowledge of the link sits at about 90%.

  • LiveLighter News September 2017

    • Sep 01, 2017
    • by LiveLighter

    Operation Spring Clean sees top tips to refresh your pantry and meal plans, look at the best bread buys and ways to reduce your risk of 13 different cancers.

  • Having a difficult conversation with a loved one

    What to do if you have concerns about someone you love

    • Aug 02, 2017
    • by Amelia Harray

    Chatting to someone you care for about carrying excess weight can be a sensitive subject. LiveLighter’s resident Dietitian, Amelia Harray, puts on her mother, wife, daughter and friend hat with her top tips when considering a conversation.

  • LiveLighter News July 2017

    • Jul 31, 2017
    • by LiveLighter

    Beat the winter chill, check out our tips to plan and avoid food waste and be inspired to keep active everyday in this issue.

  • LiveLighter weighs in on the waistlines of West Australian men

    • Jul 09, 2017

    The growing size of West Australian men’s waistlines is causing concern for health professionals with 2 out of 3 West Australian men overweight or obese according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. LiveLighter's Grabbable Gut campaign is encouraging West Australian men to measure up and make small changes for better health.