LiveLighter Blog
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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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The best thing since sliced bread
- Aug 29, 2017
- by Amelia Harray
Eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, bread is a common part of a healthy diet. Supermarket shelves offer a huge variety of sliced breads from the humble white loaf to ‘healthier’ ranges, including gluten free, so how do we know which provides the best bang for our buck?
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Snack-ification of breakfast
- Aug 28, 2017
- by Alison McAleese
Breakfast is at risk of becoming more of a quick snack than a meal for some Aussies, as the range of breakfast biscuits, bars, drinks and other on-the-go products expands in supermarkets.
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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?
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Winter warmers
- May 29, 2017
- by Anne Finch
When I think about wintery foods, I think about creamy soups, gooey pastas and rich gravies. Think those are off the menu at a dietitian’s house? Think again! I’ll share my top tips for creating that indulgent, comforting taste, without adding buckets of cream, cheese or salt.
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What's hiding in your yoghurt?
- Apr 27, 2017
- by Alison McAleese
Discover how much sugar is hiding in your yoghurt - you'd be surprised!
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Hunting for a healthier Easter?
- Apr 12, 2017
- by Anne Finch
If you’re on the hunt for a healthier Easter we recommend getting your whole mob active and including some fruit and vegies in your feasts. Remember to eat your treats mindfully, and make the most of the long weekend.
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How I went from overweight teen to marathon-running nutritionist
- Feb 24, 2017
- by Kate Dullaghan
When people first meet me they usually discover fairly quickly that I'm a nutritionist and physical activity researcher who loves endurance events and cooking up a storm with home-grown produce.
