LiveLighter Blog
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Prebiotics and probiotics: a quick guide
- Oct 12, 2021
- by Guest Author
We often hear about prebiotics and probiotics. And that they have something to do with gut health. But what actually are they? Read on to find out!
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Food and mood: what’s the link?
- Oct 07, 2021
- by Ellen Hart
Excitingly, scientific research into what we eat and how it’s linked to our risk of developing mental health conditions and our mental wellbeing is growing. While there is still more to learn, researchers have been able to tease out some of the ways in which diet can alter our physiology, and the impact that this may have on mood.
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6 ways to eat your way to better mental health
- Oct 07, 2021
- by Ellen Hart
In support of Mental Health Week 2020 (and boy do we need it this year!), we've put together some practical tips to help you eat your way to better mental health.
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Sustainability September
- Aug 31, 2021
- by LiveLighter
Our Sustainability September Challenge encourages you to reduce, reuse, and recycle. We share our top tips and tricks to reduce your food waste and become more environmentally friendly.
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Plant-based diets: good for your health, your wallet, and the planet
- Aug 31, 2021
- by Guest Author
A growing number of Aussies are trying to reduce their intake of animal foods, and there are a lot of good reasons why. Moving to a more plant-based diet can improve your health, save you money, and help save the planet. Lettuce tell you all about it!
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6 ways to get more plant foods into your day
- Aug 31, 2021
- by Guest Author
Eating a more plant-based diet has some pretty great benefits. You don’t have to completely overhaul your life and become vegan if that’s not what you want to do. There are plenty of easy ways to add in extra plant foods to your day - check out our top 6 tips!
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Fit for flight: eating well on site
- Jun 16, 2021
- by Gael Myers
Long workdays and weeks (or sometimes even months) spent away from the support of family and friends can really take a toll. FIFO workers may find themselves reaching for high fat and high sugar comfort foods, avoiding exercise, and drinking alcohol as a way to cope. While it might seem like a good idea at the time, these habits can actually leave people feeling more stressed and rundown. Check out our top tips for eating well while on site.
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Walking for exercise - is it enough?
- May 31, 2021
- by Alex Dreyer
Walking is a fantastic form of exercise that can give your physical and mental health a massive boost… and begins right at your front door. In this blog we'll walk you through how much to do, how hard it needs to be and how to fit walking into a busy schedule.
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Sit-ups for the mind
- Apr 19, 2021
- by Ellen Hart
We all have the ability to be more present in our daily lives, but like becoming physically fitter, it’s something we have to put a little bit of effort into.
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Six refreshing alcohol-free options to wet your whistle
- Nov 27, 2020
- by Gael Myers
Have you ever been to an event where there are endless choices of beer, wine and cocktails but the alcohol-free options are limited to fizzy water and soft drink? Me too. All the time.