LiveLighter Blog
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Aussies slip up on their sugary drink knowledge
- May 17, 2019
- by Alison McAleese
We take a look at the latest findings from the annual Shape of Australia survey which reveal Australians’ perceptions of sugary drinks and confirm just how hard big beverage brands’ sneaky marketing tactics are hitting us.
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Think before you drink this Christmas
- Dec 18, 2018
- by Alice Bastable
Before entering the holiday season it's important to consider the health implications that go beyond just feeling a bit lousy and dehydrated after a night of drinking too much. We take a look at what these health impacts are and suss out the best way to go alcohol free this season.
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How popular slushie drinks could be piling on the kilos
- Dec 07, 2018
- by Gael Myers, James Stevens-Cutler
While a frozen sugary drink can seem like a cheap way to cool down on a scorching day, these drinks are packed with sugar your body doesn’t need.
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An everyday pester power battle: Nicole's story
- Aug 06, 2018
- by Clare O'Shea
We sat down with mother of two, Nicole French, and asked her to explain the everyday pester power battle she faces as a result of the food industry manipulatively marketing unhealthy food to her children.
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Weighing in on kilojoules
- May 21, 2018
- by Alison McAleese
Kilojoules: What are they and how do I cut back on excess kilojoules when eating out?
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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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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.
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Sugary Drinks Brain freeze - When a $1 drink becomes a part of our everyday
- Nov 27, 2017
- by Emma Groves
As the weather heats up, beware the barrage of $1 frozen sugary drink promotions. Available in fast food outlets, petrol stations, sports centres and delis, you could be forgiven for thinking that at $1 a frozen treat is a fun, harmless way to treat yourself in the warmer weather.
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Obesity: we must act now to save Australian lives
- Oct 02, 2017
- by Clare O'Shea
Leading health, medical, consumer and community groups have united to call on the Federal Government to take immediate action to tackle Australia’s obesity problem. Here's what they're calling for.
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More than half of foods aimed at kids are unhealthy: research
- Jun 27, 2017
- by Jane Martin
Childhood obesity continues to be a major issue in Australia, with 27 per cent of our children now overweight or obese . So why are we still allowing food manufacturers to directly target children with promotions on unhealthy food?
