LiveLighter Blog
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Is junk food really on the menu for our Olympians?
- Aug 15, 2016
- by David Bryant, Steve Pratt
So just what will (and won’t) the athletes be eating in Rio?
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What to drink when you're not drinking
- Jul 28, 2016
- by Alison McAleese
Cutting back on sugary drinks is a great way to reduce your sugar intake, but it’s not always easy.
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Six foods that are healthier and cheaper to DIY
- Jul 13, 2016
- by Alison McAleese
Packaged foods might seem like a convenient and easy option for a mid-week meal or a lunchbox snack – but don’t be fooled…
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Five things your dietitian wants you to know about weight loss
- Jul 01, 2016
- by Anne Finch
There’s so much information about weight loss out there these days, and it can be confusing.
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Is fundraising possible without chocolate bars?
- May 23, 2016
- by Ann Ronning
In nearly every office, the box of fundraising chocolates lurks in the tea room waiting to tempt passers-by into an unhealthy binge. "It's for a good cause," it whispers softly, trying to justify the extra kilojoules from added fats and sugar.
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A healthy catch up with a cuppa
- May 11, 2016
- by Jenny Atkins
Hands up if your diary is peppered with morning tea invitations?
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Turn mindless eating into mindful meals
- May 03, 2016
- by Anne Finch
Have you noticed if you’re eating in front of the TV, you can easily finish a whole plate of food without really tasting it?
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How to ride to work and still look stylish
- Apr 15, 2016
- by Jennifer Ramsay
Like most adults, I know it’s important to be active every day for good health and that a great way to fit 30 minutes of activity into a busy life is to walk, cycle or even take the bus to work.
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How the little treats add up
- Apr 07, 2016
- by Anne Finch
I was running late on Monday, so I picked up a muffin and a coffee at the café down the road from work on my way in.
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The best eggs you'll eat this Easter
- Mar 21, 2016
- by Anne Finch
As Easter chocolate starts to find its way into our homes and workplaces, LiveLighter dietitian Anne Finch recommends we embrace a different sort of egg – the chicken kind.