LiveLighter Blog

The science of fullness... or why sugary drinks don't fill you up

Oct 26, 2018
by Gael Myers

Have you ever heard the advice 'don't drink your kilojoules'? This blog post explores the science behind this claim to help you understand why ditching your sugary drinks habit and switching to water instead can do wonders for your health.

Sugar by a different name

Oct 03, 2018
by Jenny Atkins

There are more than 50 names used on nutrient labels for sugar, making it very hard to make an informed decision about what you’re eating. Watch our experts reveal more about sugars in breakfast cereal in an interview with Today Tonight

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?

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...

Cook from the heart this Valentine's Day

Feb 13, 2018
by Clare O'Shea

This Valentine’s Day cook for that special someone from the bottom of your heart. After all, nothing says ‘I love you’ like a tasty home-cooked meal … especially one that’s healthy.

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.

How to cool down without the sugar

Jan 11, 2018
by Alison McAleese

At first glimpse a frozen drink can seem like a cheap and innocent way to cool down on a scorching day. However, we looked beyond the price tag and found they’re packed with added sugar!

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.