LiveLighter Blog

Going mad over milk

• Nov 30, 2018
• by Guest Author

In the past, it was delivered to your doorstep each day, but now we are faced with half an aisle dedicated to milk and plant-based milk alternatives that we have to make a choice from. So how do the plant-based alternatives really stack up against traditional cow’s milk?

Why we need to talk about the link between being above a healthy weight and cancer

• Nov 30, 2018
• by Guest Author

General Practice Registrar, Dr Gihan Jayaweera, discusses the important of sensitively initiating discussion with patients about the risks involved with being above a healthy weight as well as what can be done.

Brain foods - Eat right for exam time

• Oct 26, 2018
• by Gael Myers

Some useful tips for parents on how to improve children's concentration levels during exam times.

100 day challenge: How to avoid Christmas 'treats' and weight gain

• Sep 16, 2018
• by Jo Campbell

This Saturday marks 100 days to Christmas - a great span of time in which to form new, healthy habits and perhaps even accomplish something big. Or, at least avoid forming unhealthy ones. So, get your thinking cap on and make a bold decision to make positive changes in your life ahead of the deluge of Santa-sized festive over-indulgence.

Spring back in to healthy habits

• Sep 11, 2018
• by Alice Bastable

To celebrate spring LiveLighter Manager, Alice Bastable, shares her top healthy lifestyle tips that you can apply straight away!

Finding the time to exercise - does it have to be an uphill battle?

• Sep 05, 2018
• by Jo Campbell

Being time poor is a major barrier to exercising for many women across the nation. So, we’ve asked one of our experts for some simple steps women can take to turn that mountain into a molehill.

Flavoured Milk's sweet additions

• Jun 07, 2018
• by Emma Groves

Flavoured milks can be a popular drink choice when looking for something more substantial than water and hoping to reap the health benefits that milk provides. There is however an overwhelming selection to choose from and plenty that pack a whole lot of added sugar. LiveLighter's latest Flavoured Milk Survey reveals just how much.

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?

Sugary Drinks - Time to make real change

• Apr 09, 2018
• by Emma Groves

Given the evidence of the harm associated with sugary drink consumption, perhaps it’s time to reconsider where they are sold and are available for purchase. Take action to reduce their sale at your workplace, local recreation centre or sports club.

Physical Activity to feel better

• Apr 04, 2018
• by Peter Edwards

We know what you’re probably thinking: “another physical activity blog about exercising to reduce my chance of getting sick.” Well, yes and no.