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How popular slushie drinks could be piling on the kilos

Dec 07, 2018
by Gael Myers, James Stevens-Cutler

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 doesn’t need.

Don't be sucked in by frozen sugary drinks

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.

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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.

Around the world in 7 dinners

Oct 05, 2018
by Gael Myers

LiveLighter has just released a brand new collection of recipes with flavours from around the world.

Sugar by a different name

Oct 03, 2018
by Jenny Atkins

There are more than 50 names used on nutrient labels for sugar, making it very hard to make an informed decision about what you’re eating. Watch our experts reveal more about sugars in breakfast cereal in an interview with Today Tonight

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.

An everyday pester power battle: Nicole's story

Aug 06, 2018
by Clare O'Shea

We sat down with mother of two, Nicole French, and asked her to explain the everyday pester power battle she faces as a result of the food industry manipulatively marketing unhealthy food to her children.

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.