LiveLighter Blog

  • junk food in a lab

    Kitchen confidential: fast food industry tactics exposed

    • Apr 13, 2021
    • by Anne Finch

    If you’ve ever peeled open a burger to shove shreds of limp lettuce back into a puddle of semi-transparent mayonnaise and wondered… “why am I eating this again?”, we might have some answers for you.

  • Homemade dukkah

    Ditch the box of choccies and try homemade treats

    • Dec 13, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    Instead of stocking up on wine or boxes of chocolates to take to your host, why not try something a little different this year?

  • healthy grazing plate

    Healthier festive season at work

    • Nov 16, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    Did you draw the short straw this year? Or do you love planning events? There are loads of ways to celebrate that are memorable and will help your team keep well through the festive season.

  • Healthy feast

    Banquets on a budget

    • Nov 13, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    Christmas is a time for giving, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s five ways to avoid a Christmas blowout that have the happy side effect of being better for you too!

  • man and child cooking

    Men's Health Week 2020

    • Jun 12, 2020
    • by James Stevens-Cutler

    Eating salad, turning down a beer, talking about your feelings, and going to the doctor when you’re sick could all get you called unmanly. And it has to stop!

  • Woman cooking

    Making do for dinner

    • May 26, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    We can all do our bit to limit the spread of coronavirus by staying home. This means visiting the shops less, and making do with what you already have. Here are my top tips on how to cook healthy, tasty meals without having to duck out to the shops.

  • basket of fruits and vegetables

    Getting the most out of your fresh fruit and vegies

    • May 11, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    Staying home more means fewer trips to the shops. This means buying more, less often and making it last longer. This is all fine and dandy for tins, and even freezable foods like meat and dairy – but how do you stretch your fresh produce out so it lasts more than a few days? It’s all about planning, and getting to know your produce…

  • Dry pantry staples

    Long live long-life! Top 5 vegie boosts from the back of the pantry

    • Apr 21, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    One of the simplest ways to shop less often is to buy foods with a longer shelf life. That’s our pantry pals tinned, jarred, dried and frozen foods. This is our ode to vegies in the pantry and freezer sections.

  • Box of pantry staples

    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.

  • Women reads food label

    Judging a book by its cover: Can you tell how healthy a food is by looking at the label?

    • Feb 06, 2020
    • by Gael Myers

    With our supermarket aisles overflowing with choice and the persuasive influence of clever marketing and ‘buzz’ nutrition words, choosing the healthiest option is not always obvious.In celebration of Smart Eating Week 2020, we’ve put together an easy guide to help you cut through the claims and decide for yourself if a food is a healthy choice.