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 […]
“Man Up for Your Health: The Noakes Way” Men’s Health Month 2025: Strengthening Health Through Purpose, Prevention, and Nutrition
Observed annually in June, Men’s Health Month serves as a global platform to raise awareness about preventable health conditions and to encourage early detection and treatment among men and boys. The campaign calls for greater focus on men’s wellness, recognising the interplay between biological, social, and cultural factors that together impact health outcomes. This year’s […]
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 […]
International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2025 theme: “In Solidarity We Resist: Our Fight, Our Right!”
On May 28, we observe the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, a critical moment to reaffirm our collective commitment to defending the health rights of women, girls, and marginalized groups worldwide. In 2025, under the powerful theme “In Solidarity We Resist: Our Fight, Our Right!”, this day calls for unity and resistance against […]
Brain Drain & Blood Strain: How Hypertension Impacts Mental Health
Imagine your body as a bustling city, with arteries serving as highways that deliver vital supplies to various neighbourhoods of your organs. Now, picture rush hour traffic congestion: cars piling up, roads narrowing, movement slowing. Eventually, frustration builds, accidents happen, and the city’s functionality suffers. That’s what hypertension does to your body. It disrupts blood […]
What she says is what she does: Survey versus behavioural measures of food choice
How often did you eat a piece of white bread in the past four weeks? 1 slice per week? More? Are reported memories of food intake similar to actual food behaviour? Much of the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing and developed countries is driven by what people eat and drink, so influencing dietary […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact: Honouring Jayne Bullen’s Legacy
This year marks a powerful and emotional milestone for us at The Noakes Foundation, as we celebrate 10 years of Jayne Bullen’s unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and transformative impact on our organization and the broader health community. Jayne joined The Noakes Foundation in March 2015 as its first employee and quickly became an instrumental force […]
Train like a woman!
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus… While this usually refers to things like the ability to multitask or find “missing” items around the house, there is no denying that physiological differences between men and women can also be light years apart. For decades, sports science and biomedical research have largely focused on male […]