Cracking the Code on Perimenopause Hormones, Inflammation, and the Right Diet
Perimenopause often feels like your body changed the rules overnight. One day you’re coasting along, and the next you’re dealing with hot flashes, brain fog, restless sleep, or that stubborn weight that seems to settle right around the middle (1,2,3). None of this is “all in your head.” These shifts are tied to real changes […]
The Vicious Cycle: How PCOS and Insulin Resistance Feed Each Other (and What You Can Do About It)
Introduction If you’re living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you may feel as though you’ve been bombarded with advice, much of it contradictory. It can be overwhelming to navigate, especially when so many people seem to have an opinion about your body. The reality is that PCOS is far more complex than it is often […]
From Myths to Mastery: Accelerating Action for Women’s Wellness
Every year, in August, our country marks Women’s Month. We also pay tribute to the more than 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women. A system meant to control women even further and reduce women to passive beings, at the […]
Meet our New Ambassador : Louise Benning: A Health Coach Who Turned Personal Crisis into a Global Mission
From battling chronic pain, obesity, and emotional burnout to becoming a vibrant advocate for real food and metabolic healing, Louise Benning’s journey is nothing short of transformational. Now based in Hampshire, UK, this South African-born health coach and Nutrition Network Advisor is a powerful voice in the global movement to reverse chronic disease through ancestral […]
“Man Up for Your Health: The Noakes Way” Men’s Health Month 2025: Strengthening Health Through Purpose, Prevention, and Nutrition
Observed annually in June, Men’s Health Month serves as a global platform to raise awareness about preventable health conditions and to encourage early detection and treatment among men and boys. The campaign calls for greater focus on men’s wellness, recognising the interplay between biological, social, and cultural factors that together impact health outcomes. This year’s […]
The Truth About Seed Oils That No One’s Talking About
Seed oils have become a hot topic in nutrition debates. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) recently published an article highlighting their benefits by pointing to their high unsaturated fat content and essential omega-6 fatty acids (1). But is it that simple? Emerging research urges us to look deeper and consider how seed oils are […]
YOUTH MONTH
Honour the past, change the future June marks Youth Month, a time to reflect on the bravery of the youth of 1976 and consider how we can honour their legacy by investing in the well-being of today’s youth. While education, social development, and employment rightfully take centre stage, an essential pillar often overlooked is nutrition […]
Safe food = Strong communities. That’s The Noakes Foundation Recipe
Every year on the 7th of June, the world acknowledges this day as World Food Safety Day, a global reminder of the crucial role that safe, nutritious food plays not only in health but also in keeping the country going by supporting productivity, resilience, and national well-being. The theme for 2025 is Food […]
International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2025 theme: “In Solidarity We Resist: Our Fight, Our Right!”
On May 28, we observe the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, a critical moment to reaffirm our collective commitment to defending the health rights of women, girls, and marginalized groups worldwide. In 2025, under the powerful theme “In Solidarity We Resist: Our Fight, Our Right!”, this day calls for unity and resistance against […]
Brain Drain & Blood Strain: How Hypertension Impacts Mental Health
Imagine your body as a bustling city, with arteries serving as highways that deliver vital supplies to various neighbourhoods of your organs. Now, picture rush hour traffic congestion: cars piling up, roads narrowing, movement slowing. Eventually, frustration builds, accidents happen, and the city’s functionality suffers. That’s what hypertension does to your body. It disrupts blood […]