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Fun ideas to keep the kids entertained this school holidays

Mar 18, 2022
by Gael Myers

Keep the kids entertained and out of mischief this school holidays with our DIY backyard Royal Show ideas. All the fun of a day out without the hefty pricetag!

A variety of different coloured fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds.

Plants put the brakes on ageing

Mar 08, 2022
by Guest Author

Eating to age healthily may not fight greys or rid you of your ‘smile-lines’ but it can help delay declines in strength and energy levels, and reduce the risk of developing a chronic disease. Featuring the right foods can fuel our cells to fend off inflammation linked to ageing, and keep us fit and on our feet for longer.

Making do for dinner

Mar 01, 2022
by Anne Finch

The current shortages in WA supermarkets is not only making it difficult to find many of our usual items, it can also mean less chance to shop the specials to keep our food budget down. With many of us feeling the pinch, we're sharing some tips to eat well during these tough times.

A bag of food scraps from fruits, vegetables, and eggs

Waste not, want not: Refuse to refuse your foods

Feb 07, 2022
by Guest Author

Picture the Melbourne Cricket Ground filled up four and a half times with groceries. That is how much edible food is wasted by Australian households each year. Australia’s household food wastage amounts to 2.5 million tonnes of food refuse turfed, out of a total of 7.3 million tonnes of food discarded in the country, so how do we cut-down on this?

Love your guts

Jan 31, 2022
by LiveLighter

As part of our Love Your Guts February campaign we’re putting a spotlight on all things fibre and seeing how a little ol' roughage helps our gut bugs flourish.

A young woman does core exercises while looking at a laptop

A more app-ealing way to get active

Jan 11, 2022
by Alex Dreyer

Technology has revolutionised how connected and competitive we can be when we’re active, and can even make it fun. Check out our tips on the top tech for a modern take on physical activity.

Pass the salt on the vegie chips

Dec 08, 2021
by Guest Author

If you’ve been in a supermarket lately and happened to walk down the “health food” aisle, you may have noticed an explosion in the number of chip alternatives on offer. Vegie chips often have enticing labels promising a healthier alternative to your standard crinkle cut. But are they really healthier?

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.