LiveLighter Blog

Too much on your plate? 5 healthy eating hacks for busy people

• Mar 22, 2019
• by Guest Author

When life gets busy, a healthy diet probably isn’t at the top of your to-do list. But in order to feel good and stay on top of your busy schedule, eating well is key. Eating healthy doesn’t need to add extra time or burden to your jam-packed schedule. You just need a little forward thinking to help make healthy eating your norm. Your body will thank you for it!

Super foods or super dud cuisine - what’s cooking in your favourite mags?

• Feb 22, 2019
• by Guest Author

Many of us get inspiration for what to eat from recipes in magazines. But, are these recipes actually any good for us? We crunched the numbers on the recipes found in five leading Australian titles to see how well they match up to LiveLighter’s nutrition guidelines for total fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt.

Ice ice baby – the healthiest icy-poles revealed

• Feb 04, 2019
• by Alice Bastable

Our analysis of popular icy-pole brands has revealed some products are masquerading as ‘full of fruit’ when in reality some contain up to five teaspoons of sugar per serving. Have no fear! We found the healthiest icy poles available at Woolies and Coles, so you can say yes, with a little less sugar.

Kombucha – does it live up to the hype?

• Jan 08, 2019
• by Gael Myers

With more and more kombucha products hitting the shelves, have you been left wondering whether this tangy and quirky tasting drink is actually a healthy choice? To find out, LiveLighter have conducted an analysis of 77 different kombucha products.

Think before you drink this Christmas

• Dec 18, 2018
• by Alice Bastable

Before entering the holiday season it's important to consider the health implications that go beyond just feeling a bit lousy and dehydrated after a night of drinking too much. We take a look at what these health impacts are and suss out the best way to go alcohol free this season.

Don’t Be Sucked In – The ridiculous amount of sugar in frozen drinks

• Dec 05, 2018
• by Jo Campbell

While a frozen sugary drink can seem like a cheap way to cool down on a scorching day, these drinks are packed with sugar your body really doesn’t need. There’s definitely better ways to quench your thirst without risking your health.

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.

Sugary liquid with a healthy spin

• Nov 15, 2018
• by Alice Bastable

At a glance consumers may think they are making a healthy choice by choosing flavoured waters over soft drinks. However, we looked beyond these products’ health claims and promises of functional benefits and found Aussies could be guzzling more sugar than they realise!

The science of fullness... or why sugary drinks don't fill you up

• Oct 26, 2018
• by Gael Myers

Have you ever heard the advice 'don't drink your kilojoules'? This blog post explores the science behind this claim to help you understand why ditching your sugary drinks habit and switching to water instead can do wonders for your health.