LiveLighter Blog

Nourishing morning teas

• Mar 27, 2018
• by Clare O'Shea

Morning and afternoon teas provide a wonderful mix of great company, tasty snacks and tea, but it’s very easy to accidentally have nothing but cake and muffins for lunch. Fortunately there are healthier ways to enjoy morning or afternoon tea!

Andrew sheds 30kg, cuts type 2 diabetes risk, boosts confidence

• Mar 06, 2018
• by Kelly Eng

Having unsuccessfully attempted diets in the past Andrew readily joined the Life! program, always reminding himself of the reasons why he decided to make long term positive changes to his health.

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.

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.

Want to improve your fitness? Just put one foot in front of the other!

• Nov 17, 2017
• by Guest Author

Walking is something we all do every day to get from A to B, so why not walk for exercise? Walking is easy on the body and requires nothing but a good pair of shoes, making it a great way to get active regardless of your age and physical fitness.

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.

Physical Activity: Something is better than nothing and more is better than less

• Oct 03, 2017
• by Steve Pratt

Keeping physical activity simple, understanding the guidelines and remembering everything counts.

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?

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.