LiveLighter Blog
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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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Know your neighbourhood
- Dec 01, 2021
- by LiveLighter
Your local area can be full of places and spaces to for fun family activities, away from those screens and out in the fresh air.
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The research is in: ‘better-for-you’ alcohol is just marketing spin
- Nov 17, 2021
- by Gael Myers, Danica Keric
When an alcohol product claims to be low in sugar or carbs, organic, natural, or that it has nothing artificial, is it actually any better for us?