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  • Breakfast toastie

    Easy snack swaps

    • Jun 22, 2017
    • by LiveLighter

    Being prepared when hunger hits means you can dodge the junky snacks. We reckon these hit the spot.

  • Gold burger

    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.

  • Health Food Aisle Alternatives

    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?

  • Creamy Cauliflower Soup

    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.

  • Running shoes

    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.

  • Winner's medal

    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.

  • MYO yoghurt

    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!

  • berry yoghurt

    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!

  • easter bunny

    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.

  • Meal planner

    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.