LiveLighter Blog
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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?
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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.
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Balancing bowel health: ways to help reduce your risk of bowel cancer
- Nov 05, 2021
- by Stefanie Hodson, Emma Glassenbury
When it comes to a healthy bowel, the first thing that springs to many of our minds is eating more fibre. But eating enough fibre isn’t the only thing you can do to keep your bowel happy and help reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
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6 easy recipes to spice up your picnic game
- Nov 04, 2021
- by Stefanie Hodson
As we ease into a summer full of catching up outdoors, jazz up your spread and impress your friends with some of our best healthy picnic recipes.
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Tips for healthier kids' parties
- Oct 24, 2021
- by Anne Finch
We all want children’s birthday parties to be fun and memorable. Here's some tips on how to include some nutritious foods and active party games that'll be fun for the whole family!
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A gut feeling: What is the microbiome and why is it important?
- Oct 12, 2021
- by Guest Author
The gut microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms that live in your digestive tract. Each person has around 160 different species of bacteria living in their digestive tract, making up a weighty 2kg in total!
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Prebiotics and probiotics: a quick guide
- Oct 12, 2021
- by Guest Author
We often hear about prebiotics and probiotics. And that they have something to do with gut health. But what actually are they? Read on to find out!
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Food and mood: what’s the link?
- Oct 07, 2021
- by Ellen Hart
Excitingly, scientific research into what we eat and how it’s linked to our risk of developing mental health conditions and our mental wellbeing is growing. While there is still more to learn, researchers have been able to tease out some of the ways in which diet can alter our physiology, and the impact that this may have on mood.
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6 ways to eat your way to better mental health
- Oct 07, 2021
- by Ellen Hart
In support of Mental Health Week 2020 (and boy do we need it this year!), we've put together some practical tips to help you eat your way to better mental health.