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    A healthier twist on Chinese New Year eating

    • Feb 11, 2026
    • by Guest Author

    Honouring tradition with lighter, meaningful food choices

  • red lunar new year lanterns

    Happy Lunar New Year

    • Dec 13, 2024
    • by Jenny Atkins

    In my family, the Lunar New Year is one of the best times of the year and another opportunity to gather with family, friends and of course, eat fabulous food!

  • Homemade dukkah

    Ditch the box of choccies and try homemade treats

    • Dec 02, 2024
    • by Anne Finch

    Looking for a small gift for a friend, or something to take for a dinner party host? We've got a bunch of lovely homemade gift ideas that tick all the boxes.

  • Tricks and treats for healthy Halloween

    • Oct 29, 2024
    • by Anne Finch

    Are you looking for some spooktacular healthy Halloween trick and treat ideas? Check out our fun family-friendly ideas that can work for a Halloween party, a themed birthday or for school holiday boredom busters.

  • Fireworks display

    Celebrating Eid Al-Fitr!

    • Apr 10, 2024
    • by Jawaahir Alim

    It’s that time of the year to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr for many people around the world. For my family and many others, this is a special time of celebration. I cherish the memories I have of spending the day at festivals as a child, looking forward to the adrenaline rush from rides, catching up with friends, exchanging gifts and of course, enjoying lots of food!

  • strawberry hearts

    5 flirty foods for Valentine's day

    • Feb 09, 2024
    • by Anne Finch

    Will you be sipping on bubbles and slipping down oysters to get in the mood this Valentine’s day? I'm going to let you in on some good news and some bad news...

  • family enjoying Christmas meal

    Dietitian hacks for feeding kids on Christmas day

    • Dec 12, 2023
    • by Anne Finch

    In my family, Christmas is all about The Lunch…. and it’s easy to forget about the other meals in the day. So here are my tips for keeping everyone fed and happy all day long.

  • Vegie bouquets

    Vegetable bouquets and edible arrangements

    • Sep 18, 2023
    • by Anne Finch

    Everybody loves a bright bunch of flowers... but what if they were edible too? Here's some of our favourite greens (and oranges, whites and purples) to include in a stunning and tasty arrangement.

  • Shakshuka

    The best eggs you'll eat this Easter

    • Mar 27, 2023
    • by Anne Finch

    As Easter chocolate starts to find its way into our homes and workplaces, LiveLighter dietitian Anne Finch recommends we embrace a different sort of egg – the chicken kind.

  • Christmas Lunch for $10 per person (and it’s healthy!)

    • Dec 14, 2022
    • by LiveLighter

    We all love inviting friends and family to our homes during the festive season to share a meal. But the cost can get out of hand and we’re all feeling the pinch this year with the rising cost of living. To help keep enjoying nutritious meals with our loved ones these holidays, we’ve created a delicious and budget-friendly Christmas lunch menu for less than $10 per person.