The Reality of Childhood Obesity and Malnutrition: A Call to Action During School Health Week
As we recognize School Health Week, it’s important to reflect on the stark realities facing children globally—and especially here in South Africa—regarding their health and nutrition. Two major issues stand out: childhood obesity and malnutrition. While these problems may seem like opposite ends of a spectrum, they share a root cause—poor diet quality. This week […]
The Swim Challenge: A Test of Endurance Without Carbs
On September 19th, 2024, two remarkable athletes, Neil and David, completed a grueling 22-mile (36km) swim in just 11 hours and 55 minutes. This feat of endurance is impressive on its own, but what makes it even more noteworthy is how Neil achieved it – without consuming a single calorie throughout the swim. This experiment […]
Rethinking Alzheimer’s: Are We Asking the Right Questions?
For decades, Alzheimer’s disease has been perceived as a natural consequence of aging or linked predominantly to genetic predisposition. We’ve accepted that age, family history, and lifestyle factors like poor sleep, lack of exercise, or even high cholesterol play their roles. But are we looking deeply enough into the real causes? Could there be a […]
WORLD ALZHEIMER’S DAY
Let’s take a moment to focus on promoting our brain health. Did you know that your diet can play a significant role in supporting your brain? We’re excited to share 5 amazing brain foods with you that will boost your brain health! Avocado: Delicious and healthy! A study published in Applied Sciences (2024) conducted a […]
Empowering Health in Dunoon: A Year of Impact and Future Growth
At The Noakes Foundation (TNF), we are committed to advancing scientific research and community health programs that challenge conventional dietary guidelines, especially in communities most vulnerable to non-communicable diseases like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. Over the past year, our collaboration with Eat Better South Africa (EBSA) and the Dunoon Community Health […]
The Perils of Cybercrime: How Meta Can Better Protect Users from Scams and Brandjacking
In an era where digital platforms dominate our daily lives, the issue of cybercrime has become more pressing than ever. Recently, a concerning example of this emerged with a misleading deepfake video featuring Emeritus Professor Tim Noakes, which falsely advertised “erection dysfunction pills.” Despite accruing half a million views before its removal, the incident underscores […]
Navigating Your Banting/LCHF or Keto Journey: A 10-Step Transformation Guide
Introduction Embarking on a journey to change your lifestyle, especially when it comes to diet, is no small feat. Transitioning from a standard diet to a Banting/LCHF or Keto-based lifestyle requires careful planning, commitment, understanding… and patience. This guide will walk you through a 10-step plan to make this change effectively, ensuring that you not […]
Embracing Health After a Hysterectomy: The Role of the LCHF Lifestyle
Understanding Hysterectomy A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a woman’s uterus. This operation can be total, where both the uterus and cervix are removed, or partial, where only the uterus is taken out. There are several reasons why a woman might undergo a hysterectomy. Common causes include: Uterine Fibroids: These […]
The Hidden Dangers of Modern Convenience: How Technology and Processed Foods Are Fuelling Childhood Obesity
As we mark Children’s Health Month alongside Women’s Health Month this August, it’s crucial to shine a light on an alarming trend: childhood obesity. This isn’t just a health issue; it’s a crisis that’s reshaping our children’s future. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight children under the age of 5 was […]
The Ozempic effect: Drugs vs Diet
“Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food.” – a familiar phrase from Hippocrates dating back to around 400BC. While a few things may have changed in the world since then, this statement has never been more relevant. There is a rising ‘tsunami’ of chronic condition diagnoses, both physical and mental, and along […]