Real change beats perfect timing – your health can’t afford the delay
Every year, January arrives carrying the same promises, new year’s resolutions that start with “new year, new me” or “this is the year I’ll eat better” and “this is the year I’ll fix my health”. Every year, for many people, those promises quietly fade by the 1st of February. The problem isn’t a lack of […]
If the UK can ban junk food ads, then why can’t South Africa?
On 5 January 2026, the United Kingdom rolled out what its government calls a “world-leading action” banning junk food advertising on daytime television and across online platforms. A bold move aimed at protecting children from being bombarded with marketing for foods high in fat, sugar, and salt in an attempt to address the troubling rise […]
Hamper Season is Here! Eat Better South Africa (EBSA)
Every December, organisations, companies, and community groups rally together to spread joy through food hampers. It’s a tradition rooted in generosity and care, but have you ever stopped to think about what’s inside those hampers? Too often, the default is to fill them with cheap, carb-heavy, sugary items. While these may stretch the budget and […]
Eat Better South Africa (EBSA) Program Manager
Position Title: Eat Better South Africa (EBSA) Program Manager Location: Cape Town, Western Cape Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract of 1 year Start date: 1 February 2026 Reports to: Foundation Manager of The Noakes Foundation About Eat Better South Africa (EBSA) Eat Better South Africa is a community initiative of The Noakes Foundation that empowers South […]
Beyond the plate: evidence-based lifestyle hacks that keep your blood sugar happy
Background Type 2 diabetes isn’t just about what’s on your plate… What you do every day matters as much. How you move, how you eat, how you rest, and even how you get your sunlight all influence how well (or not) your body controls your blood sugar. Small, consistent tweaks in daily routines can improve […]
National Nutrition Week 9-15 October 2025: Get Back to Basics & Choose Health Every Day
Good nutrition is the cornerstone of lasting health. The foods we choose shape our energy, mood, immunity, and vitality; influencing not just how we feel today, but how we thrive in the years ahead. This National Nutrition Week, The Noakes Foundation and Eat Better South Africa (EBSA) invite everyone to reframe how you think about […]
Healthy Hearts, Healthy Futures
September is World Heart Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the global burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for an estimated 17.9 million deaths annually (World Health Organization, 2023). Despite advances in medicine, lifestyle-related risk factors such as poor diet, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension remain key […]
Beware of Fake “Diabetes Cure” Scams Using Prof. Tim Noakes’ Name
It started with a worried email. Someone had just spent their hard-earned money on a product they believed was endorsed by Prof. Tim Noakes, a so-called miracle “diabetes cure.” They had seen his photo, even a video clip, claiming that he personally recommended a blend of exotic extracts. The promise was bold: reverse diabetes in […]
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 […]
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 […]