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Do we really need all that fruit and veg?

An apple a day may keep the doctor away as they say, but having your two serves of fruit and five serves of veg will keep your first chronic disease away.

We've been touting the benefits of fruit and veg for decades and an abundance of studies show the benefits of getting your recommended intake. A recent study examined the role of a healthy diet in delaying the onset of multiple chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

The study found that people who consumed a diet high in fruit, vegetables and certain grains had a lower risk of developing not just one but multiple chronic conditions and took longer to develop their first chronic disease. So ditch those processed foods and get some good ol' fruit and veg today.

If you're unsure of what one serve of fruit and veg (raw or cooked) actually looks like, check out our handy visual here.

Grassroots to Glory

LiveLighter were delighted to see Perth Glory team up with Save the Children to launch the "Grassroots to Glory" program this month, making 5000 junior memberships available for Perth Glory's first few home games.

The program will focus on children from disadvantaged and refugee communities and give them the opportunity to play football and get involved with Perth Glory and it's players.

With rates of overweight and obesity soaring amongst Australian adults and children its great to see Perth Glory engaging with communities and bringing people together with sport.

What's in your shopping basket?

Eating well and getting enough exercise are key to living a happier, healthier lifestyle. If you’ve been thinking about revamping your diet  but haven’t quite got around to it, now is the perfect time to start.

That's right we said now! Not tomorrow or next Monday or after your next big weekend splurge, there is no better time than right now so, alongside our friends from Health + Medicine, we've got some handy tips for your shopping trolley.

On your next shop, be sure to include: oats, berries, soy foods, tomatoes, salmon, leafy greens, low-fat yoghurt (natural or Greek), olive, nuts and garlic.

If you've got some recipes - other than ours of course (we won't take offence) that you want to try then these healthy swaps may help!

Recipe of the month!

Potato topped beef and mushroom pie

A no-fuss classic dish that's perfect for the cold days!

 

Supported by Government of Western Australia - Department of Health, Heart Foundation and Cancer Council of Western Australia