A Journey Back to Health: My Story with EBSA and the LCHF Lifestyle
If you had told me years ago that changing the way I eat would transform my life, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. At the time, I was trapped in a cycle of chronic illness, pain, and frustration, with no real solutions in sight. But today, I can say with absolute certainty that one decision—to […]
Understanding Diabetes: Types, Differences, and Hope for Remission
Diabetes has become a common diagnosis worldwide, yet the nuances between its types and the possibilities for management and even remission remain less understood. Here at The Noakes Foundation, we delve beyond traditional viewpoints, challenging mainstream science and exploring the powerful potential of lifestyle interventions. In this article, we’ll explore what diabetes is, clarify the […]
Exercise and Diabetes: Striking the Right Balance for a Healthier Life and Wallet
Navigating life with diabetes is comparable to a daily tightrope walk, a balancing act demanding precision in health management while also acknowledging the financial strain it imposes on our wallets. Beyond its physiological toll, diabetes often casts a looming shadow on our financial stability, as the costs associated with diabetes care are a serious reality […]
National Candy Month: Revealing the Sweet Deception
National Candy Month has been celebrated in the United States every June since its establishment by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) in 1974. The NCA is a trade organization that has contributed to over $42 billion in retail sales by distributing candies, chocolates, and confectionery products. As a result, the United States boasts the largest […]
LCHF Diet on Diabetes and Athletes
LCHF Diet on Diabetes and Athletes Last week on the 8th of June we commemorated Noakes Day, a day to recognize The Noakes Foundation’s founder and scientist, Prof Tim Noakes. Prof Noakes is well known for his influences on the scientific community and for his groundbreaking research in South Africa and all around the world. […]
The Unseen Ongoing Pandemic: Diabetes.
In December 2021, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) published the 10th edition of their Diabetes Atlas. The report consists of 219 data sources from 144 countries to estimate diabetes prevalence. The Atlas stated that diabetes ranks among the top 10 causes of mortality globally. Currently, 537 million adults (20-79 years) worldwide have diabetes – 1 […]
World Diabetes Day 2021 – What’s the deal with diabetes?
Diabetes Awareness Day marks one of the most important days in The Noakes Foundation calendar. The Noakes Foundation is pleased to recognise World Diabetes Day this year and to create awareness surrounding diabetes management, while supporting under-resourced communities in the process. We empower them through nutritional education programmes to eat better, to get better. One […]
World Diabetes Day: The role of an LCHF lifestyle in proper diabetes management
The Noakes Foundation is pleased to recognise World Diabetes Day this year and to create awareness surrounding diabetes management, while supporting under-resourced communities in the process by empowering them through nutritional education programmes to eat better, to get better. Though this is not a day of celebration amidst the festive season. Diabetes has been likened […]
National Obesity Week: Obesity and its impact on our nation, cost of living and the state
Obesity has become a worldwide pandemic in its own right. Not only does excessive weight gain come with a barrage of health issues, but also has severe implications on one’s psychological health. Obesity rates in South Africa have steadily increased over the years, especially in the younger population. This should serve as a notable warning […]
National Nutrition Week: The importance of an LCHF, whole foods lifestyle.
It’s National Nutrition Week, and we are taking a closer look at the importance of an LCHF, whole foods lifestyle for metabolic health. In recent months, it has been more important than ever to eat healthily and stay active during the pandemic. Naturally, the world has turned to consuming less refined products and rather opting […]