Beyond the plate: evidence-based lifestyle hacks that keep your blood sugar happy
Background Type 2 diabetes isn’t just about what’s on your plate… What you do every day matters as much. How you move, how you eat, how you rest, and even how you get your sunlight all influence how well (or not) your body controls your blood sugar. Small, consistent tweaks in daily routines can improve […]
Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security: Building Health from the Ground Up
Every year on 30 October, Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security reminds us that true progress on this continent goes beyond food production; it’s about nourishing people. Established by the African Union, this day highlights the urgent need for sustainable, equitable food systems that prioritize human health and dignity. In South Africa, the reality […]
Stroke-Proofing Starts With Insulin
A stroke is often described as a sudden, catastrophic event, typically caused by a blocked or ruptured artery in the brain. For many, that image evokes a sense of fear. But for most people, it’s not sudden at all. It’s the final chapter in a long story of metabolic dysfunction. And if we want to […]
Healthy hands. Healthy Lives
Clean Hands, Healthy Lives: Celebrating World Handwashing Day with The Noakes Foundation Each year on 15 October, the world comes together to celebrate Global Handwashing Day, a reminder that one of the simplest acts can save millions of lives. Hand hygiene remains one of the most effective and affordable measures for preventing infections and improving […]
The 4th R: Why Real Food Education Belongs in Every Classroom
At the core of education are the three R’s: reading, writing, and reasoning. But in today’s world, a fourth R is becoming just as important: Real Food Literacy. While schools equip learners with the skills to think critically and communicate effectively, few help them understand how the foods they eat affect their energy, focus, and […]
Beyond Medication: The Science of LCHF Diets for Mental Wellness
Navigating the turmoil of anxiety, panic attacks, mood swings, irritability, or emotional eating can feel overwhelming, especially when traditional treatments don’t always fully deliver. Recent research spotlights Low-Carb High-Fat (LCHF) diets, including ketogenic therapy, as a promising metabolic strategy to improve mental health symptoms naturally and effectively. LCHF diets limit carbohydrate intake and increase healthy […]
National Nutrition Week 9-15 October 2025: Get Back to Basics & Choose Health Every Day
Good nutrition is the cornerstone of lasting health. The foods we choose shape our energy, mood, immunity, and vitality; influencing not just how we feel today, but how we thrive in the years ahead. This National Nutrition Week, The Noakes Foundation and Eat Better South Africa (EBSA) invite everyone to reframe how you think about […]
World Food Day 2025: What Makes Food “Real” and Why It Matters
Food is not just something we eat or something to help us feel “less hungry”; it’s a foundation of health, culture, and society. But in our modern world, where packaged convenience has become the norm, is it possible that the meaning of “food” has been lost? Today, much of what we consume is ultra-processed food, […]
World Arthritis Day: Genetic Factors May Load the Gun, but Environmental Factors Pull the Trigger: How Low-Carb Eating Could Help Ease Arthritis
Every year on October 12th, World Arthritis Day, millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness about one of the most common and often misunderstood chronic conditions. Arthritis doesn’t just affect “old bones.” It’s a complex, inflammatory condition that can strike at any age and is one of the leading causes of […]
Questioning the Science is Not Misinformation – It’s the Essence of Progress
This month, the Changing Markets Foundation released its Meat vs EAT-Lancet report, which frames academics, doctors, and health advocates who questioned the EAT-Lancet Commission’s dietary recommendations as “mis-influencers.” Among those named is Professor Tim Noakes, whose work through The Noakes Foundation has challenged conventional nutrition dogma and reshaped how we think about health. The report […]