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 […]
Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security: Building Health from the Ground Up
Every year on 30 October, Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security reminds us that true progress on this continent goes beyond food production; it’s about nourishing people. Established by the African Union, this day highlights the urgent need for sustainable, equitable food systems that prioritize human health and dignity. In South Africa, the reality […]
Stroke-Proofing Starts With Insulin
A stroke is often described as a sudden, catastrophic event, typically caused by a blocked or ruptured artery in the brain. For many, that image evokes a sense of fear. But for most people, it’s not sudden at all. It’s the final chapter in a long story of metabolic dysfunction. And if we want to […]
The 4th R: Why Real Food Education Belongs in Every Classroom
At the core of education are the three R’s: reading, writing, and reasoning. But in today’s world, a fourth R is becoming just as important: Real Food Literacy. While schools equip learners with the skills to think critically and communicate effectively, few help them understand how the foods they eat affect their energy, focus, and […]
Beyond Medication: The Science of LCHF Diets for Mental Wellness
Navigating the turmoil of anxiety, panic attacks, mood swings, irritability, or emotional eating can feel overwhelming, especially when traditional treatments don’t always fully deliver. Recent research spotlights Low-Carb High-Fat (LCHF) diets, including ketogenic therapy, as a promising metabolic strategy to improve mental health symptoms naturally and effectively. LCHF diets limit carbohydrate intake and increase healthy […]
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 […]
World Arthritis Day: Genetic Factors May Load the Gun, but Environmental Factors Pull the Trigger: How Low-Carb Eating Could Help Ease Arthritis
Every year on October 12th, World Arthritis Day, millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness about one of the most common and often misunderstood chronic conditions. Arthritis doesn’t just affect “old bones.” It’s a complex, inflammatory condition that can strike at any age and is one of the leading causes of […]
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 […]
World Alzheimer’s Day: Remembering Together, Acting Today
On September 21st, the world observes World Alzheimer’s Day. This day serves as a moment to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, which collectively affect over 55 million people worldwide, and could include the impact on families and caregivers: Dementia does not just touch individuals; it reshapes families, communities, and entire […]
Why the Wrong Diet Can Be as Risky as the Wrong Dose
World Patient Safety Day reminds us that safety in healthcare extends far beyond medication; it encompasses the food on our plates. For people living with type 1 diabetes, diet is not just about managing weight or energy; it is a cornerstone of safety, as critical as the correct insulin dose. A new 2025 systematic review […]