LiveLighter Blog

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.

Time for burger-free Olympics

Jun 21, 2017
by Alice Pryor

As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and McDonald’s part ways, it's a unique opportunity for the IOC to look for healthier sponsors.

5 Ways To Keep The Family Moving This Winter

Jun 05, 2017
by Anita Nichols

Keeping the family active in winter can be tricky, so we've rounded up five ways to take advantage of the many winter activity possibilities.

The best way to refuel after a run

May 24, 2017
by Alison McAleese

Running a personal best not only requires putting in the miles but also eating right. Here are our top tips for how to refuel after a run.

How I went from overweight teen to marathon-running nutritionist

Feb 24, 2017
by Kate Dullaghan

When people first meet me they usually discover fairly quickly that I'm a nutritionist and physical activity researcher who loves endurance events and cooking up a storm with home-grown produce.

Burger with gold medal inside. Text reads 'junk food and sport don't belong together'.

Is junk food really on the menu for our Olympians?

Aug 15, 2016
by David Bryant, Steve Pratt

So just what will (and won’t) the athletes be eating in Rio?

How to ride to work and still look stylish

Apr 15, 2016
by Jennifer Ramsay

Like most adults, I know it’s important to be active every day for good health and that a great way to fit 30 minutes of activity into a busy life is to walk, cycle or even take the bus to work.