Mesothelioma Awareness Day – could an LCHF/Keto diet help?

  Mesothelioma Awareness Day – could an LCHF/Keto diet help? by Veronique Murphy   Today, September 26, is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. According to the Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center (MAA Center), about 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year. The cancer is […]

The Noakes Foundation’s Position on Natural Sugar Substitutes

Obesity and diabetes have risen dramatically over the past few decades and have now reached epidemic proportions. The consumption of sugar has been one of the biggest contributors to the development of these diseases. At the same time, consumption of added sugars has risen dramatically over the past few decades and this has had a […]

World Alzheimer’s Day – Is Alzheimers Type 3 Diabetes?

Is Alzheimers Type 3 Diabetes? by Jonathan Mallory   Staring endlessly at a blank screen, waiting restlessly for the words that once flowed so smoothly. Straining with great effort to communicate clearly, wading through an ever-hardening pool of concrete which seems impossible to drain from the mind. Within the slowly shrinking space which is now […]

Heartburn, Reflux, GERD – a LCHF approach?

  Heartburn, Reflux, GERD – a LCHF approach? by Veronique Murphy   When you eat food, it travels down the oesophagus, through the lower oesophageal sphincter, and into the stomach. The lower oesophageal sphincter is a circular muscle that opens and closes to allow food into the stomach, and, hopefully, prevent it from coming back […]

Women’s Day

9th of August Women’s Day in South Africa by Georgina Pujol-Busquets Guillén This day is celebrated as a reminder of the contribution made by women to society, the achievements that have been made for women’s rights, and to acknowledge the difficulties and prejudices many women still face. The first National Women’s Day was celebrated in […]

World Breastfeeding Week

  Breastfeeding and its Benefits by Veronique Murphy   Breast milk – more than just perfectly balanced nutrition for infants; breastfeeding is a source of bonding, security, immunity and comfort. While a cornerstone of optimal growth and development, breastfeeding can also be psychologically and physically challenging. Breastfeeding is not just the job of mothers: supporting […]

Celebrating Atlantis – Our 10th Community Health Intervention

  CELEBRATING ATLANTIS – Our 10th Community Health Intervention By Masoodha Kajee, Eat Better & Affiliate Exec On 15th July 2017, a blistering cold and wet Saturday afternoon, I watched with pride and awe as The Rebecca van Amsterdam Saal in Atlantis transformed from an otherwise cold, echoing gym hall into a space lit up […]

Mandela Day: TNF’s Fight for a Sustainable Nutrition Revolution

  Mandela Day: TNF’s Fight for a Sustainable Nutrition Revolution by Jonathan Mallory   An international reminder of the man who sought unity, peace, and freedom above all else, Mandela Day presents an opportunity for citizens of South Africa to forgo their personal agendas and assist those in need. Since the introduction of this yearly […]

Celebrating Youth Day – The Importance of Proper Nutrition in Children

Nutrition and The Youth by Georgina Pujol-Busquets Guillén   What’s the Youth’s Day? Youth Day in South Africa commemorates the Soweto Uprising in the country, a series of protests led by black school children that began on the morning of 16 June 1976. Students from numerous Sowetan schools began to protest in the streets in […]

The Economic Aspects of Healthy Eating

What concerns the majority: the economic aspects of a healthy diet by Georgina Pujol-Busquets Guillén   Eating healthy isn’t always easy, but committing to a healthy diet can be one of the smartest decisions you ever make. Why? Not only can eating well make you look and feel better, it can also save you money […]