LiveLighter Blog
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Pass the salt: LiveLighter’s top tips to reduce your sodium intake
- Mar 29, 2023
- by LiveLighter
Found in salt, sodium is a mineral that our bodies need to regulate healthy blood circulation, muscle and nerve function, and to balance fluids. But we need to be careful about how much we consume.
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Having your cake and eating it too
- Sep 08, 2022
- by Anne Finch
Have you got a sweet tooth? Roll with it! We reckon working with what we like, and knowing what’s achievable for us is critical to making long-term behaviour changes. So instead of banishing sugar and beating yourself up about any transgressions, here are some ideas for nutritious sweets, and strategies that can help curb the cravings.
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Sweet treats for Christmas
- Dec 03, 2021
- by Gael Myers
With Christmas nearly upon us, the season of festive entertaining has well and truly begun! Have you been given the task of preparing dessert for your Christmas catch-up? LiveLighter have you covered with some healthy and delicious festive recipe ideas.
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No-cook summer meals
- Jan 22, 2021
- by Jenny Atkins
When it’s hot outside, I’m looking for ways to keep my house cool. No-cook recipes sound like the perfect solution for summer meals. So, get ready to step away from the microwave, stove and oven and try these ten meal ideas that are perfect all summer long!
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Tips to LiveLighter through Christmas
- Dec 17, 2020
- by Guest Author
It’s Christmas - a time to eat, drink and be merry! While you might be looking forward to munching on some delicious food over the festive season, chances are you’re not so thrilled by the prospect of the post-meal food coma. We’ve put together our top six tips to help get the balance right.
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Happy holiday hosting
- Dec 02, 2020
- by Anne Finch
Tips for serving up fun, fresh food when you're putting on a spread
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Make your own: fruity ice-cream
- Jun 29, 2020
- by Abbie-Clare Vidler
Making your own healthy ice-cream at home is a great way to make use of any fruit still sitting in your fruit bowl or hidden at the back of your freezer. And you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to whip up a tasty treat that will knock the socks off those expensive alternatives you find in the freezer aisle! Pair this delicious fruity ice-cream with one of our winter warmer desserts for a match made in heaven.
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18 easy meals you can make with pantry staples
- Mar 27, 2020
- by Gael Myers
We’ve pulled together our best and most versatile recipes made from (mostly) pantry and freezer staples to keep your tummy filled and your body healthy.
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5 flirty foods for Valentine's day
- Feb 12, 2020
- 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...
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How to host a healthy morning tea
- Jun 04, 2019
- by Clare O'Shea
Morning and afternoon teas offer a great opportunity for us to add colour and variety to our daily intake. If you've got one coming up why not try out our healthy tweaks and recipe suggestions? These will not only leave your guests feeling satisfied but have them avoiding that all too familiar post-morning tea slump.