World Epilepsy Day: Keto diet offers recipe for seizure control
Peter Olivier was seven years old when he experienced his first seizure and was diagnosed with refractory epilepsy, a severe form of the condition, which does not respond to most prescribed treatments. At 19, Peter switched to a Ketogenic diet which helped him stay seizure-free for four years. His mother, Adrienne, believes all epilepsy patients […]
Eat Better South Africa welcomes Banting Blvd & Heba Pap
NEWS RELEASE Dec 2015 Lifestyle & Food EAT BETTER SOUTH AFRICA AND BANTING BLVD. INTRODUCES HEBA PAP The Noakes Foundation and Banting Blvd. have joined forces and are proud new affiliates of a programme that, amongst other products, will include an affordable LCHF substitute to maize pap and bread. “We are particularly proud of HEBA […]
Call For Applicants: Tim & Marilyn Noakes Trust Doctoral or Post-Doctoral Research Grant
The Noakes Foundation is honoured to be collaborating with the Tim & Marilyn Noakes Trust in supporting the new recipient of a prestigious scholarship. The Noakes Foundation is looking for a full time PhD or post-PhD researcher in the field of health or public health science to be a part of its mission to challenge […]
Update: The Foundation partners with endurance water skier attempting to break world record
In 2017, the Noakes Foundation partnered up with Alex Luther, who is challenging endurance sports nutrition norms by eating a low carbohydrate, high fat diet in his attempt to retrace the water-skiing world record set by his late Grandfather, Harry Luther. It is now only a couple of days before Alex will undertake his journey […]
Not Guilty: Appeal Committee Finds in Favour of Prof Noakes
NOT GUILTY “We fought the battle for the health of all South Africans” said Noakes, “Now you know the truth; that you have been misinformed for 50 years. We all have been and the consequences on our health have been dire.” On Friday, the 8th of June, just over a year after Prof Noakes was […]
The Noakes Foundation Responds to the World Health Organisation’s Draft Recommendation on Saturated Fat Consumption
The Noakes Foundation is a Non-Profit Corporation, founded for public benefit, which aims to advance medical science’s understanding of the benefits of a low-carbohydrate, healthy high-fat (LCHF) diet by providing evidence-based information on optimum nutrition. The Foundation is committed to addressing major societal challenges facing not only South Africa, but also the world. Our […]
THE NOAKES FOUNDATION LAUNCHES NUTRITION NETWORK: WORLD’S FIRST PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN LCHF
Prof Noakes and The Noakes Foundation are at it again! Last weekend marked the launch of the world’s first LCHF/Banting/Keto Training for Professionals. The Nutrition Network, designed to support medical professionals and allied health workers in implementing LCHF (low carb high fat) eating in their practice, concluded on Saturday and was held at the beautiful […]
Nutrition Network: The Noakes Foundation Committed to Training Medical Professionals and Taking Low Carb Science to the World
“There is no way to eat that is more expensive than the current diet in South Africa if you consider the immeasurable cost of having diabetes and what that chronic disease will cost the state” – Prof Tim Noakes Doctors and dietitians desperately need more access to credible science and evidence-based information which specifically addresses […]
Adapt Your Life – The Foundation’s Newest Affiliate
The Noakes Foundation is excited to announce our newest Eat Better South Africa! affiliate, Adapt Your Life! Adapt is the first affiliate to have joined the program offering a low-carb protein bar for Banters and sports enthusiasts alike. The Eat Better South Africa! affiliate program was designed to create consumer awareness in the marketplace – […]
THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH ENDURANCE WATER SKIER ATTEMPTING TO BREAK WORLD RECORD
The Noakes Foundation is excited to announce a new partnership with marathon water-skier Alex Luther, who is challenging endurance sports nutrition norms by eating a low carbohydrate, high fat diet in his attempt to retrace the water-skiing world record set by his late Grandfather, Harry Luther. A courageous and proud grandson, Alex’s pursuit […]