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  • Christmas Lunch for $10 per person (and it’s healthy!)

    • Dec 14, 2022
    • by LiveLighter

    We all love inviting friends and family to our homes during the festive season to share a meal. But the cost can get out of hand and we’re all feeling the pinch this year with the rising cost of living. To help keep enjoying nutritious meals with our loved ones these holidays, we’ve created a delicious and budget-friendly Christmas lunch menu for less than $10 per person.

  • crab and lettuce boats

    Season's eatings

    • Dec 05, 2022
    • by Anne Finch

    With the festive season fast approaching, we’ve done a round up of our favourite “bring a plate” dishes. Some are quick to knock up, some are a little more involved, but they’re all packed with big flavour and seasonal produce.

  • Orange slices and cinnamon

    Christmas gift ideas that won’t break the bank

    • Dec 01, 2022
    • by Gael Myers

    We’ve put together a bumper list of our favourite budget-friendly and healthy present ideas to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list – from foodie friends, to plant loving colleagues, to the aunt who has everything.

  • Save at home and the checkout

    • Nov 03, 2022
    • by LiveLighter

    With the cost of living rising and grocery prices soaring, we've put together our top tips to help you get more bang for your buck at the supermarket.

  • Make your own: single serve porridge

    • Nov 03, 2022
    • by Guest Author

    Convenience foods have been a game changer for our busy lives! With food prices skyrocketing though, have you been looking for a way to save at the checkout, while still keeping the convenience?

  • Three young women smile as they share a piece of cake

    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.

  • 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.

  • Delicious and cheap meals

    Cut costs, not flavour

    • Aug 15, 2022
    • by Anne Finch

    Here are some of our favourite cheap and cheerful ways to eat delicious, healthy food all year round.

  • Five healthy family meals for less than $2 per serving

    • Jul 22, 2022
    • by Alison McAleese

    With cost of living soaring, we’ve put together some of our best wallet-friendly recipes with only a handful of ingredients to help you continue making healthy meals for the family without breaking the bank.

  • Shopping list

    Beat the price rise: 6 tips to shop healthy and save at the checkout

    • May 25, 2022
    • by Alison McAleese

    Across the country, we’re all feeling the pinch of a rising cost of living and for many of us this is being felt most in our regular trips to the supermarket. To help you shop well and save at the checkout, we’ve put together some of our top tips.