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  • Fried chicken and sport? It's just not cricket.

    Turning our passion for sport into a profit

    • Dec 24, 2017
    • by Emma Groves

    KFC continues to exploit Australia's love of cricket over the summer holiday period, with a heavily marketed junk food campaign including sponsorship of Cricket Australia's Big Bash League.

  • Fridge

    5 ways to curb late night cravings

    • Dec 11, 2017
    • by Guest Author

    How often have you found yourself searching for a snack only an hour or so after finishing dinner? You’re not alone. Late night eating is a struggle for many of us, but it can be overcome! Keep reading for 5 tips on how you can stop your late-night frolics in the fridge.

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    Sugary Drinks Brain freeze - When a $1 drink becomes a part of our everyday

    • Nov 27, 2017
    • by Emma Groves

    As the weather heats up, beware the barrage of $1 frozen sugary drink promotions. Available in fast food outlets, petrol stations, sports centres and delis, you could be forgiven for thinking that at $1 a frozen treat is a fun, harmless way to treat yourself in the warmer weather.

  • Tying up shoes

    Want to improve your fitness? Just put one foot in front of the other!

    • Nov 17, 2017
    • by Guest Author

    Walking is something we all do every day to get from A to B, so why not walk for exercise? Walking is easy on the body and requires nothing but a good pair of shoes, making it a great way to get active regardless of your age and physical fitness.

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    An inconvenient truth: Health experts reveal ready meals not so convenient for good health

    • Nov 14, 2017
    • by Amelia Harray

    Time poor West Australians are helping to fuel an increased demand for ready meals on supermarket shelves. Moving from the frozen food aisle, ready meals are now also available in the chilled aisle and considered an affordable meal option for many WA families.

  • Hidden sugar

    Exposing the hidden sugar in your diet

    • Nov 14, 2017
    • by Alison McAleese

    We all know that confectionary is full of sugar, but you might be surprised to learn that tomato sauce is about one quarter sugar and a sugary drink contains up to 16 teaspoons of sugar! Where is the sugar hiding in your diet?

  • A healthier catering alternative

    Catering to avoid the post-lunch slump

    • Oct 25, 2017
    • by Jenny Atkins

    End of year office and home parties often showcase an array of sweet and savoury foods often not too friendly for those wanting healthy options. Here's our healthy twist.

  • Andrea

    'How my anxiety and depression make losing weight even more difficult'

    • Oct 13, 2017
    • by Shannon Crane

    LiveLighter healthy champion Andrea shares the challenges of dealing with depression and anxiety while also trying to lose weight

  • Walk to Shops

    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.

  • Marketing to kids

    Obesity: we must act now to save Australian lives

    • Oct 02, 2017
    • by Clare O'Shea

    Leading health, medical, consumer and community groups have united to call on the Federal Government to take immediate action to tackle Australia’s obesity problem. Here's what they're calling for.