Time to Break Up With These Type 2 Diabetes Myths
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) affects over 500 million people worldwide, yet remains one of the most misunderstood chronic conditions. Misinformation doesn’t just confuse, it stigmatizes, turning a manageable health condition into a source of shame and delayed care. Let’s dismantle the myths that fuel diabetes stigma and replace them with evidence-based truth (1,2). Myth 1: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Food Day 2025: What Makes Food “Real” and Why It Matters
Food is not just something we eat or something to help us feel “less hungry”; it’s a foundation of health, culture, and society. But in our modern world, where packaged convenience has become the norm, is it possible that the meaning of “food” has been lost? Today, much of what we consume is ultra-processed food, […]
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 […]
Questioning the Science is Not Misinformation – It’s the Essence of Progress
This month, the Changing Markets Foundation released its Meat vs EAT-Lancet report, which frames academics, doctors, and health advocates who questioned the EAT-Lancet Commission’s dietary recommendations as “mis-influencers.” Among those named is Professor Tim Noakes, whose work through The Noakes Foundation has challenged conventional nutrition dogma and reshaped how we think about health. The report […]
Raising Healthy Kids in a Junk Food World
This week, UNICEF released a sobering report (1): childhood obesity has officially overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition worldwide. Almost 1 in 10 school-aged children is now living with obesity. It’s a shocking statistic, but a worrying reality, made even more concerning by the fact that many parents and caregivers don’t always […]
From Waiting Room to Wake-Up Call: Dunoon’s Outreach in Motion
On Tuesday, 09 September, the Dunoon Community Health Centre became a vibrant space for connection, education, and personal empowerment. The Noakes Foundation and Eat Better South Africa team set up in the waiting area for a special outreach event, bringing science, support and stories of hope directly to the community. We were joined by Diane […]
Cracking the Code on Perimenopause Hormones, Inflammation, and the Right Diet
Perimenopause often feels like your body changed the rules overnight. One day you’re coasting along, and the next you’re dealing with hot flashes, brain fog, restless sleep, or that stubborn weight that seems to settle right around the middle (1,2,3). None of this is “all in your head.” These shifts are tied to real changes […]