Celebrating Women’s Day: Challenging Misleading Food Marketing
Happy Women’s Day! Women’s Day, celebrated annually on 9th August, holds significant importance in South Africa as it commemorates the historic march of women against injustice and oppressive laws in 1956. This iconic protest symbolised the collective strength and determination of the women in South Africa. Today, we are reminded of the courage, resilience, and […]
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE LABELLING AND ADVERTISING OF FOODSTUFFS
The Noakes Foundation comments: FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS, AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT No.54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE LABELLING AND ADVERTISING OF FOODSTUFFS Recently the Department of Health has Gazetted a document for public comment. This document aims to make changes to the way food items are labeled in South Africa. These proposed changes, called […]
National Candy Month: Revealing the Sweet Deception
National Candy Month has been celebrated in the United States every June since its establishment by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) in 1974. The NCA is a trade organization that has contributed to over $42 billion in retail sales by distributing candies, chocolates, and confectionery products. As a result, the United States boasts the largest […]
The Importance of Family Meals
Youth Day is an official public holiday where South Africans commemorate the Soweto Uprising, which occurred on 16 June 1976. This year, at The Noakes Foundation we would like to highlight the importance of children and youth’s wellbeing and health for a better and healthier future for South Africa and worldwide. Children are constantly exposed […]
LCHF Diet on Diabetes and Athletes
LCHF Diet on Diabetes and Athletes Last week on the 8th of June we commemorated Noakes Day, a day to recognize The Noakes Foundation’s founder and scientist, Prof Tim Noakes. Prof Noakes is well known for his influences on the scientific community and for his groundbreaking research in South Africa and all around the world. […]
International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2023 – Breaking Gender Bias and Empowering Women’s Fundamental Right to Health
The 28th of May is the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, an international observance that is celebrated every year since its inception in 1987. The day is aimed at improving women’s health, raising awareness about women’s right to health, and promoting gender equality in the healthcare sector. Women have historically been excluded from […]
Get To Know Our Ambassador – Brian Andrew
The Noakes Foundation is thrilled to welcome our newest ambassador, Brian Andrew, to our team! Brian shares our mindset to promote a healthy lifestyle for all, free of chronic disease. As a passionate advocate for the low carb high fat (LCHF) lifestyle, Brian’s values align perfectly with our commitment to supporting scientific research, promoting low-carbohydrate, […]
We’re hiring: Researcher
The Noakes Foundation is seeking to appoint a Researcher to assist with research projects in the areas of nutrition and academic freedom of speech. The ideal candidate will have a background in public health, biology, physiology, etc and thorough knowledge of research methodology, data collection, analysis and interpretation, as well as an interest in improving […]
Childhood Stunting and the Posterior Development Outcomes: A Pilot Study on Childhood Stunting in Isolated, rural, and poverty-stricken communities.
On Tuesday 11 April 2023, the The Noakes Foundation team, in collaboration with Eat Better South Africa and Inani StartWell Foundation, visited two Early Childhood Development Centres in Gugulethu as part of a pilot study on childhood stunting. The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of a nutrition-focused product on children aged 1-3 […]
World Health Day 2023 – The Affordability & Accessibility of Healthcare in South Africa
Access to affordable healthcare is a fundamental human right, yet for many individuals and communities, it remains a luxury that is out of reach. Cost is often not the only roadblock experienced by those in poverty stricken areas when wanting to access primary healthcare services. Some may find the distance, stigma and time constraints key […]