LiveLighter Blog
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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?
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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!