LiveLighter Blog

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.

Today Tonight Brain Foods news thumbnail

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.

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 milks - how healthy is your favourite carton?

Jun 07, 2018
by Amelia Harray

LiveLighter surveyed over 90 flavoured milks available in WA and VIC to see how they stack up.

"Little goals are the way to go" when it comes to giving up soft drink: Michelle's story

Mar 20, 2018
by Michelle Crilly

Yorta Yorta woman, Michelle Crilly, shares her positive experience in giving up soft drink.

Andrew sheds 30kg, cuts type 2 diabetes risk, boosts confidence

Mar 06, 2018
by Kelly Eng

Having unsuccessfully attempted diets in the past Andrew readily joined the Life! program, always reminding himself of the reasons why he decided to make long term positive changes to his health.

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.