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  • Hidden sugar

    Exposing the hidden sugar in your diet

    • Nov 14, 2017
    • by Alison McAleese

    We all know that confectionary is full of sugar, but you might be surprised to learn that tomato sauce is about one quarter sugar and a sugary drink contains up to 16 teaspoons of sugar! Where is the sugar hiding in your diet?

  • A healthier catering alternative

    Catering to avoid the post-lunch slump

    • Oct 25, 2017
    • by Jenny Atkins

    End of year office and home parties often showcase an array of sweet and savoury foods often not too friendly for those wanting healthy options. Here's our healthy twist.

  • Andrea

    'How my anxiety and depression make losing weight even more difficult'

    • Oct 13, 2017
    • by Shannon Crane

    LiveLighter healthy champion Andrea shares the challenges of dealing with depression and anxiety while also trying to lose weight

  • Walk to Shops

    Physical Activity: Something is better than nothing and more is better than less

    • Oct 03, 2017
    • by Steve Pratt

    Keeping physical activity simple, understanding the guidelines and remembering everything counts.

  • Marketing to kids

    Obesity: we must act now to save Australian lives

    • Oct 02, 2017
    • by Clare O'Shea

    Leading health, medical, consumer and community groups have united to call on the Federal Government to take immediate action to tackle Australia’s obesity problem. Here's what they're calling for.

  • Andrea walking

    Andrea is resisting unhealthy snacks, making old faves healthy and not giving up

    • Sep 28, 2017
    • by Shannon Crane

    Three weeks ago we introduced you to our healthy lifestyle champion, Andrea. Read on to find out how she’s tracking!

  • Breakfast on the go

    On-the-go breakfast products

    • Sep 19, 2017
    • by Anne Finch

    Breakfast on the go – the most popular products tested for nutrition and value.

  • Crackers

    Going crackers

    • Sep 08, 2017
    • by LiveLighter

    More salt than a meat pie – the crackers you'd be crackers to eat.

  • Andrea

    Meet Andrea: our newest healthy champion

    • Sep 06, 2017
    • by Alison McAleese

    LiveLighter is excited to introduce you to our newest healthy lifestyle champion – Andrea. Andrea lives in Melbourne and has just signed up to LiveLighter’s free 3-2-1 meal plan . We’ll follow her journey via blog posts, videos and photos as she embarks on a healthier LiveLighter lifestyle.

  • Choosing the best sliced bread for your family

    The best thing since sliced bread

    • Aug 29, 2017
    • by Amelia Harray

    Eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, bread is a common part of a healthy diet. Supermarket shelves offer a huge variety of sliced breads from the humble white loaf to ‘healthier’ ranges, including gluten free, so how do we know which provides the best bang for our buck?