LiveLighter Blog

  • Christmas lunch

    Cheap and cheerful holiday tips

    • Dec 14, 2022
    • by LiveLighter

    We’ve put together our top ideas for hosting a no-fuss and healthy celebration in your local park that’s budget-friendly and suitable for guests of all ages.

  • Woman drinks a glass of water

    How to break a sugary drinks habit

    • Sep 08, 2022
    • by Gael Myers

    Ditch the all-or-nothing mindset with the low and slow approach.

  • Sugary drinks are rotten for teeth

    Sugary drinks are rotten for teeth

    • Nov 08, 2021
    • by Dr Rebecca Williams

    The Australian Dental Association of WA has teamed up with LiveLighter to create a new campaign to help ditch sugary drinks and keep dentist visits quick and painless. Dr Rebecca Williams, paediatric dentist, gives us the rundown on why sugary drinks are rotten for teeth.

  • Red wine being poured into a glass

    Shining a light on alcohol and cancer

    • Jul 20, 2021
    • by Stefanie Hodson

    We all know that alcohol can affect our mood, disrupt our sleep and upend our diets, but what about the other serious health risks?

  • Christmas tree

    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.

  • Poolside Percy

    Six refreshing alcohol-free options to wet your whistle

    • Nov 27, 2020
    • by Gael Myers

    Have you ever been to an event where there are endless choices of beer, wine and cocktails but the alcohol-free options are limited to fizzy water and soft drink? Me too. All the time.

  • Cherry creaming soda

    Sweet nothings: 7 tasty drinks to help you break up with soft drinks

    • Nov 20, 2020
    • by Gael Myers

    Let’s face it; we all know that water is the healthiest drink. But sometimes that just doesn’t cut it when you’re struggling to resist the temptation of a soft drink.

  • cucumber water

    6 tips to keep your drinking in check

    • Nov 08, 2020
    • by Danica Keric

    There's no denying that it's been a stressful few years, so it's not surprising that we would be looking for ways to help manage this stress. For some, it might be tempting to turn to alcohol. That relaxes us… right? Spoiler alert; rather than help us cope, alcohol can make us feel more stressed and anxious. Here are our top tips for staying well and keeping your drinking in check.

  • Strawberry and mint sparkling water

    Ditch the drinks, not your social life

    • Nov 01, 2020
    • by Alice Bastable

    Taking a break from drinking doesn’t have to mean taking a break from friends. In fact, you may feel you have more energy, save money and feel better as a result. We recommend a few things you can do that don't revolve around alcohol.

  • Fast food worker hands over food to customer

    6 surprising facts about nutrition

    • Oct 27, 2020
    • by Gael Myers

    In my work as a dietitian I sometimes come across surprising nutrition facts that are too interesting not to share! Here are my top 6.