LiveLighter Blog
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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.
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How healthy is the "health food" aisle?
- May 31, 2017
- by Alison McAleese
Paleo, superfoods, activated, raw – the health food section of the supermarket is full of snacks which claim to be healthy. But are they worth the extra cost?
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Winter warmers
- May 29, 2017
- by Anne Finch
When I think about wintery foods, I think about creamy soups, gooey pastas and rich gravies. Think those are off the menu at a dietitian’s house? Think again! I’ll share my top tips for creating that indulgent, comforting taste, without adding buckets of cream, cheese or salt.
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The best way to refuel after a run
- May 24, 2017
- by Alison McAleese
Running a personal best not only requires putting in the miles but also eating right. Here are our top tips for how to refuel after a run.
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Kate's 7 tried and tested tips for keeping weight off
- May 16, 2017
- by Kate Dullaghan
Kate shares her 7 top tips for losing weight and keeping it off in the long-term.
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Make your own: yoghurt
- Apr 28, 2017
- by Anne Finch
Looking for a fun new project? Want to know exactly what's in your food? Welcome to the MYO series, where we look at how to prepare some of your favourite foods from scratch. Today we're looking at yoghurt!
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What's hiding in your yoghurt?
- Apr 27, 2017
- by Alison McAleese
Discover how much sugar is hiding in your yoghurt - you'd be surprised!
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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.
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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.
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How I went from overweight teen to marathon-running nutritionist
- Feb 24, 2017
- by Kate Dullaghan
When people first meet me they usually discover fairly quickly that I'm a nutritionist and physical activity researcher who loves endurance events and cooking up a storm with home-grown produce.