LiveLighter Blog
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Alby’s fur-real tips for a healthy return to work
- Jul 10, 2020
- by Alby
Hi, my name is Albert and I’m a victim of the COVID-19 pandemic WA recovery. My human went from being home like all the time to only being around on the weekends again. It’s been ruff.
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Make your own: fruity ice-cream
- Jun 29, 2020
- by Abbie-Clare Vidler
Making your own healthy ice-cream at home is a great way to make use of any fruit still sitting in your fruit bowl or hidden at the back of your freezer. And you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to whip up a tasty treat that will knock the socks off those expensive alternatives you find in the freezer aisle! Pair this delicious fruity ice-cream with one of our winter warmer desserts for a match made in heaven.
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6 slow cooker tips and tricks
- Jun 19, 2020
- by Alison McAleese
The weather is cooling down. We’re going to the shops less (so we’re buying lots of long-lasting root vegies) and many of us are finding ourselves unusually at home in the middle of the day. What a perfect combination of reasons to get the slow-cooker out!
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An epidemic of junk food marketing
- May 19, 2020
- by Ainslie Sartori
Junk food companies and fast food restaurants have been quick to cash in on the COVID-19 crisis and the advice to stay home by shifting their marketing focus with lightening speed. But is the heavy promotion of junk foods and drinks really the type of messaging we need during this public health crisis?
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Whipping up a Mother’s Day Treat
- May 06, 2020
- by Mikala Atkinson
Whether it’s breakfast in bed, a delicious morning tea or dinner to remember, preparing a home-cooked feast for your mum to enjoy this Mother’s Day is a great way to show her how much you care.
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Staying fit while staying at home
- May 03, 2020
- by Gael Myers
With gyms closed, your favourite yoga class cancelled and social sports teams on hold, keeping our bodies active at the moment might feel like Mission Impossible. We’ve got some good news though. While you may have to re-think your usual exercise routines, staying active is still within reach.
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Make your own: hot cross buns
- Apr 09, 2020
- by Gael Myers
Nothing says Easter quite like biting down into a warm and spicy hot cross bun. What’s even better? Tucking into a homemade bun still hot from the oven!
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Batter up! Laying down the rules of backyard cricket
- Apr 01, 2020
- by Peter Edwards
LiveLighter's Senior Physical Activity Advisor, Peter Edwards, shares his family's backyard cricket rules in time for the summer season.
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18 easy meals you can make with pantry staples
- Mar 27, 2020
- by Gael Myers
We’ve pulled together our best and most versatile recipes made from (mostly) pantry and freezer staples to keep your tummy filled and your body healthy.
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A swimmingly way to live lighter
- Feb 15, 2020
- by Guest Author
Swimming, be it in the pool, ocean, river, indoors or outdoors, brings a host of health benefits and an opportunity to cool down.