LiveLighter Blog

Staying fit while staying at home

May 03, 2020
by Gael Myers

With gyms closed, your favourite yoga class cancelled and social sports teams on hold, keeping our bodies active at the moment might feel like Mission Impossible. We’ve got some good news though. While you may have to re-think your usual exercise routines, staying active is still within reach.

Healthy habits when working from home

Apr 24, 2020
by Anne Finch

It’s a strange time! Many of us have been abruptly thrust into working from home. To help you adapt, we’re sharing our team’s top tips to keep up (or start!) good food and movement habits that will help you stay healthy while you stay at home.

Long live long-life! Top 5 vegie boosts from the back of the pantry

Apr 21, 2020
by Anne Finch

One of the simplest ways to shop less often is to buy foods with a longer shelf life. That’s our pantry pals tinned, jarred, dried and frozen foods. This is our ode to vegies in the pantry and freezer sections.

Make your own: red sauce

Apr 16, 2020
by Anne Finch

This red sauce is a super-versatile and delicious tomato-based sauce. It’s fantastic on its own over pasta or as the base for other dishes.

Make your own: hot cross buns

Apr 09, 2020
by Gael Myers

Nothing says Easter quite like biting down into a warm and spicy hot cross bun. What’s even better? Tucking into a homemade bun still hot from the oven!

Batter up! Laying down the rules of backyard cricket

Apr 01, 2020
by Peter Edwards

LiveLighter's Senior Physical Activity Advisor, Peter Edwards, shares his family's backyard cricket rules in time for the summer season.

18 easy meals you can make with pantry staples

Mar 27, 2020
by Gael Myers

We’ve pulled together our best and most versatile recipes made from (mostly) pantry and freezer staples to keep your tummy filled and your body healthy.

Cashew chicken stir-fry with cauliflower rice

Our favourite fruit and veg for Autumn

Mar 11, 2020
by Gael Myers

Not just any ol’ fruit or veg will cut it when it comes to improving our health. Only about 5% of Australians are eating enough, and we really need to aim higher than potato chips or a sad piece of wilted lettuce on the side of your plate! So what fruit and vegies should we be choosing?