LiveLighter Blog
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Mike reaps health benefits of kicking sugary drink habit
- Mar 01, 2018
- by Clare O'Shea
By cutting back on sugary soft drinks, Mike has reduced his risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, plus a range of other weight-related health problems. And now, with new research from Cancer Council Victoria and the University of Melbourne revealing sugary drink consumption can increase the risk of cancer, it looks like he has reduced this risk too.
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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.
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Make like an Olympian and get moving
- Feb 09, 2018
- by Peter Edwards
As the Winter Olympics kick off it's time to jump off the couch and get moving.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Junk food in sport, just isn't cricket
- Dec 24, 2017
- by LiveLighter
They're turning our passion for sport into a profit
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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.
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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.
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Exposing the hidden sugar in your diet
- Nov 14, 2017
- by Alison McAleese
We all know that confectionary is full of sugar, but you might be surprised to learn that tomato sauce is about one quarter sugar and a sugary drink contains up to 16 teaspoons of sugar! Where is the sugar hiding in your diet?