LiveLighter Blog
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Health food aisle
- Mar 01, 2018
- by Amelia Harray
Guilt-free food? The health food aisle may seem trendy, but it all comes down to clever marketing...
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Beware the sausage fizzle
- Jan 23, 2018
- by Amelia Harray
The humble snag may not be so humble after all. LiveLighter's recent Sausage Fizzle Survey highlights just what's in a sausage. Just in time for BBQ season.
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The busy people's guide to pantry essentials
- Jan 08, 2018
- by Anne Finch
In an ideal world, our meals would be planned, our groceries shopped, and we’d get to sit at the table and relax at meal times. But when life happens, my 9 pantry staples will keep you fed and happy with minimum fuss.
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5 ways to curb late night cravings
- Dec 11, 2017
- by Guest Author
How often have you found yourself searching for a snack only an hour or so after finishing dinner? You’re not alone. Late night eating is a struggle for many of us, but it can be overcome! Keep reading for 5 tips on how you can stop your late-night frolics in the fridge.
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Exposing the hidden sugar in your diet
- Nov 14, 2017
- by Alison McAleese
We all know that confectionary is full of sugar, but you might be surprised to learn that tomato sauce is about one quarter sugar and a sugary drink contains up to 16 teaspoons of sugar! Where is the sugar hiding in your diet?
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Catering to avoid the post-lunch slump
- Oct 25, 2017
- by Jenny Atkins
End of year office and home parties often showcase an array of sweet and savoury foods often not too friendly for those wanting healthy options. Here's our healthy twist.
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Going crackers
- Sep 08, 2017
- by LiveLighter
More salt than a meat pie – the crackers you'd be crackers to eat.
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5 foods you can stop avoiding
- Aug 08, 2017
- by Alison McAleese
One day we’re told eggs are good for us, the next day they’re not. This week you might read that carbs are out, until next week when an article says they’re back in. We get it. Knowing what is truly healthy can be confusing! We want to clear the air once and for all on five foods many people think are unhealthy.
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Work lunches that pull their weight
- Jun 27, 2017
- by Anne Finch
What’s for lunch? If you work outside your house, it’s likely that you’re buying your lunch at least a few time a week. Homemade is almost always cheaper and healthier – but can be a bit of a hassle to get right. Check out our guide to simple, satisfying work lunches that won’t break the bank.
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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?
