Women’s Health: Confessions of a RUSH-O-HOLIC
I have a confession. I am a recovering RUSH-A-HOLIC. Most days I like to believe that I am in remission and to give myself some credit I have done (and continue to do) a lot of hard work to improve my perspectives and live fully. I’ve gone from rushing most of the time to rushing […]
Live better, Eat Better: Success begins in the mind
Why are some people seemingly effortlessly motivated to eat better while others struggle? The answer to this question is one I have long pondered. As a doctor, I’ve often fallen into the ‘rescuer’ trap. With firsthand experience of what devastation poor diet and lifestyle choices can inflict, I’ve tried too hard to ‘help’ my patients […]
Prof Tim Noakes: Thoughts on a 50 years association with the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences. December 2018.
Background: On June 8th 2018 my trial before the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) finally came to an end. After 28 days in court, tens of millions of rands spent in total by both parties to the dispute, and before two separate HPCSA committees, I was found innocent of all charges, bringing the […]
We’re hiring: Junior Administration & Communications Executive
The Noakes Foundation seeks to appoint a junior Administration & Communications Executive. This role is to support the overall administration of the foundation and work closely with some of the senior team members. Role responsibilities include: Support general administration of the business Responding to social media and email enquiries Supporting ad hoc website updates Manage […]
For the love of Pasta – Meet the inspiration behind Skinny Pasta SA and stand a chance to WIN!
Skinny Pasta took a look at pasta cuisine and created a new, flavourful fresh recipe which is low calorie, Banting friendly and has a slightly softer texture than the previous recipe that makes it a favourite among calorie and carb-conscious pasta lovers. Their proprietary formula is a completely odour free, pre-cooked Konjac product. Skinny Pasta […]
Meet the Inspiration behind NuMe/Nutriseed and stand a chance to WIN
Entrepreneur Nadine Hardy Petzer is the Managing Director of Nutriseed and is defined as a considerate disrupter who likes to challenge conventions. She is a high-energy individual and has good instincts; easily spotting gaps in the market. Her desire to eat delicious food, that’s equally nourishing and healthy, without the hassle of exhaustive […]
Let’s Talk Nutrition: An interactive workshop with MEC Fritz and Professor Tim Noakes
On the 20th of February, The Noakes Foundation had the privilege of hosting a workshop on nutrition with the minister of social development. “We have wanted to work with state welfare and healthcare for so long on our mutual visions of supporting a better, healthier country through our understanding of how to dramatically improve lives, […]
Meet the Inspirational Team of Banting Blvd
Banting Blvd was founded by Gail van Niekerk in 2014. As a product developer with over 30 years of experience, she has always been passionate about creating delicious tasting food that makes you feel and look your best. This is why she researched the Banting diet with unbounded enthusiasm. This inspired a “wow” moment upon […]
What are the people in South African townships really eating?
Towards the end of last year, The Noakes Foundation facilitated research that was done by two undergraduate students from the Netherlands who wanted to study the perceptions around the dietary habits, as well as the dietary intake of people living in South African township communities who have type 2 diabetes (T2D). Localising information & research […]
Eat Retreat joins our Affiliate Program
The Eat Retreat is the realisation of a dream that founder Patti has had for many years. It is set in a tranquil marine reserve in Cape Town, where a team of experts assist those who have had a lifelong battle with Insulin resistance, type 2 Diabetes, Syndrome x and yo-yo dieting, to embrace a […]