LiveLighter Blog
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Tips for the best Mother's Day yet!
- May 11, 2018
- by Clare O'Shea
This year show her how much she means to you with our thoughtful gifts and healthy, delicious meal ideas.
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Health Professionals get a chance to LiveLighter
- May 07, 2018
- by Michelle Weall
The LiveLighter Professional Development Forum held in Western Australia earlier this month saw over 160 health professionals participate in 17 hours of presentations and workshops giving local, national and international perspectives on obesity prevention, nutrition, physical activity and environments for change.
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Sugary Drinks - Time to make real change
- Apr 09, 2018
- by Emma Groves
Given the evidence of the harm associated with sugary drink consumption, perhaps it’s time to reconsider where they are sold and are available for purchase. Take action to reduce their sale at your workplace, local recreation centre or sports club.
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Nourishing morning teas
- Mar 27, 2018
- by Clare O'Shea
Morning and afternoon teas provide a wonderful mix of great company, tasty snacks and tea, but it’s very easy to accidentally have nothing but cake and muffins for lunch. Fortunately there are healthier ways to enjoy morning or afternoon tea!
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"Little goals are the way to go" when it comes to giving up soft drink: Michelle's story
- Mar 20, 2018
- by Michelle Crilly
Young Yorta Yorta woman, Michelle Crilly, features in the new 'Our Stories' campaign sharing her positive experience in giving up soft drink.
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Andrew sheds 30kg, cuts type 2 diabetes risk, boosts confidence
- Mar 06, 2018
- by Kelly Eng
Having unsuccessfully attempted diets in the past Andrew readily joined the Life! program, always reminding himself of the reasons why he decided to make long term positive changes to his health.
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Mike reaps health benefits of kicking sugary drink habit
- Mar 01, 2018
- by Clare O'Shea
By cutting back on sugary soft drinks, Mike has reduced his risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, plus a range of other weight-related health problems. And now, with new research from Cancer Council Victoria and the University of Melbourne revealing sugary drink consumption can increase the risk of cancer, it looks like he has reduced this risk too.
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Health food aisle
- Mar 01, 2018
- by Amelia Harray
Guilt-free food? The health food aisle may seem trendy, but it all comes down to clever marketing...
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Cook from the heart this Valentine's Day
- Feb 13, 2018
- by Clare O'Shea
This Valentine’s Day cook for that special someone from the bottom of your heart. After all, nothing says ‘I love you’ like a tasty home-cooked meal … especially one that’s healthy.
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Beware the sausage fizzle
- Jan 23, 2018
- by Amelia Harray
The humble snag may not be so humble after all. LiveLighter's recent Sausage Fizzle Survey highlights just what's in a sausage. Just in time for BBQ season.