What she says is what she does: Survey versus behavioural measures of food choice
How often did you eat a piece of white bread in the past four weeks? 1 slice per week? More? Are reported memories of food intake similar to actual food behaviour? Much of the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing and developed countries is driven by what people eat and drink, so influencing dietary […]
There is more to health than just being ‘unsick’…
The term “healthy lifestyle” seems to be everywhere in the media, although many people may not give much thought to what it truly means. The World Health Organization defines Health as a “state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being”, somewhat different from what many of us commonly understand as “health” – simply the absence […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact: Honouring Jayne Bullen’s Legacy
This year marks a powerful and emotional milestone for us at The Noakes Foundation, as we celebrate 10 years of Jayne Bullen’s unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and transformative impact on our organization and the broader health community. Jayne joined The Noakes Foundation in March 2015 as its first employee and quickly became an instrumental force […]
Train like a woman!
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus… While this usually refers to things like the ability to multitask or find “missing” items around the house, there is no denying that physiological differences between men and women can also be light years apart. For decades, sports science and biomedical research have largely focused on male […]
Transforming Tuberculosis care through nutrition: the exciting new study in Dunoon
March 24th marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, a moment to reflect on global efforts to end this devastating disease. At The Noakes Foundation, we are dedicated to advancing evidence-based nutritional interventions that improve health outcomes for those at risk of or who have been diagnosed with TB, particularly when comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and […]
Whole Body Health: A Balanced Approach to Wellbeing
When we think about health, it’s common to get caught up in the physical aspects – fitness, weight, and the like. But health encompasses so much more than that. Whole body health recognizes that our physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being are all deeply interconnected. Therefore, to thrive, we need to nurture each of these […]
Women’s Health and hormones across the lifespan: The critical role of nutrition
Throughout her life, a woman’s health is intricately shaped by the flow of her hormones. From the onset of puberty to the transition into menopause, hormonal shifts regulate everything from fertility and bone density to mood, metabolism, and body composition. Yet, despite their profound influence, the role of hormones is often overlooked in conventional health […]
A Journey Back to Health: My Story with EBSA and the LCHF Lifestyle
If you had told me years ago that changing the way I eat would transform my life, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. At the time, I was trapped in a cycle of chronic illness, pain, and frustration, with no real solutions in sight. But today, I can say with absolute certainty that one decision—to […]
Media & Fundraising Coordinator
Location: Remote, based in Cape Town Duration: 1-year contract About The Noakes Foundation: The Noakes Foundation (TNF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing independent research in metabolic health, low-carbohydrate nutrition, and chronic disease prevention. We believe in questioning the science and promoting academic freedom in health research. Our work challenges mainstream dietary narratives […]
Hypothyroidism care: Insights from our Low-Carb study and what comes next
For millions of women living with hypothyroidism, the journey to better health is rarely straightforward. Weight struggles, fatigue, insulin resistance, and unpredictable symptoms are common frustrations. Standard treatments often center on adjusting thyroid medication to normalize TSH levels, but this “one-size-fits-all” approach leaves many women still feeling unwell. This is why our recent study conducted […]