You can’t out-eat a bad night’s sleep
Why metabolic health depends on more than what is on your plate At The Noakes Foundation, we spend a great deal of time talking about food…and for good reason. What we eat has a profound effect on blood glucose, insulin resistance, weight, inflammation, and our risk of developing chronic disease. But nutrition does not operate […]
Ultra-processed food and prostate cancer: a warning for men, but a lesson for all of us
A new study has linked greater consumption of ultra-processed food with a higher likelihood of prostate cancer. That is clearly important for men, but before the rest of us quietly put the biscuit packet back in the cupboard and declare this “not our problem,” the broader message deserves everyone’s attention. The study adds to growing […]
It takes a village to raise a healthy child
Why healthier children begin with healthier families, food environments and communities When we talk about improving children’s nutrition, we often focus on changing the child. We scrutinise the lunchbox, negotiate over veggies and wonder how something can be “disgusting” on Tuesday when it was perfectly acceptable last Thursday. But children do not make food choices […]
From Freedom to Flourishing: Honouring 70 Years of South African Women
9 August 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the historic 1956 Women’s March, a defining moment in South Africa’s journey towards freedom, equality, and justice. On that day, more than 20,000 women from every walk of life marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest the extension of the Pass Laws. Led by extraordinary […]
Welcoming Our Newest Ambassador: Meet Brandon Fowler
Imagine spending your days driving thousands of miles across America, with long hours behind the wheel, limited access to nutritious food, and a lifestyle that makes looking after your health feel almost impossible. For many truck drivers, this is simply part of the job. For Brandon Fowler, it nearly cost him his life. Based in […]
Welcoming Our Newest Ambassador: Meet Joomee Kyler
At The Noakes Foundation, we are delighted to welcome Joomee Kyler as our newest Foundation Ambassador. Joomee’s journey is one of resilience, curiosity, and hope. As a diagnostic cytologist with over 20 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to helping detect cancer and disease through laboratory science. Yet it was her own health […]
From Plate to Mind: How Nutrition Shapes Men’s Mental Health
When was the last time you told someone that you were not okay? Not the polite “I’m fine, just tired,” but the honest version. If you cannot remember, you are not unusual; you are part of a much wider pattern. In 2019, the World Health Organization estimated that 13,774 people died by suicide in South […]
When Industry Influences Nutrition Science, Real Food Should Still Win
For decades, we were told that fat was the problem. Butter was pushed aside, egg yolks became something to limit, and supermarket shelves began filling up with products proudly labelled “low fat” or “fat free”. But when manufacturers removed the fat, they still needed the food to taste good, which often meant adding sugar, refined […]
Beyond 67 Minutes: The Lasting Power of Sharing Knowledge
Every year on Mandela Day, South Africans are encouraged to spend 67 minutes giving back in honour of Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of public service. Across the country, people will volunteer their time, donate goods, clean public spaces, and support those in need. These are all valuable acts of service that strengthen our communities and […]
The Biggest Marketing Mistake Sleep Ever Made
Imagine, for a moment, that someone launched a brand-new supplement. Let’s call it “MetaboMax™”. The marketing campaign would be impossible to ignore. It would promise to help regulate appetite, support a healthy body weight, improve energy levels, increase your motivation to be physically active, and promote better metabolic health. Influencers would be posting their “before […]