Testimonial: How the LCHF lifestyle has helped me lose weight and gain my health back
As a teenager, I was thin and fit. I cycled 20-30km a day, walked anywhere from 2- 10 km daily, gym 3-4 per week, and took part in school hockey. My diet wasn’t necessarily banting healthy but was based on whole foods and lean meats. This all changed when I started university. I was not […]
Testimonial: My weight loss experience on a low carbohydrate diet
Starting my weight loss journey: I have no medical qualifications. Accordingly, I am only able to explain my personal weight loss experience. The reader is advised to discuss what I have set out in this document with their own doctor before deciding if a low-carbohydrate diet is suitable for them. For many decades I struggled […]
National Nutrition Week 2023 Questioning Nutritional Guidelines: Are They Truly Healthy?
As South Africa commemorates National Nutrition Week from October 9 to 15, we’re diving deep into the vital role that nutrition plays in our lives. This year’s theme, “Feel Good with Food“, reminds us that making the right food choices isn’t just about what’s on our plates – it’s about building healthier lives and communities. […]
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE LABELLING AND ADVERTISING OF FOODSTUFFS
The Noakes Foundation comments: FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS, AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT No.54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE LABELLING AND ADVERTISING OF FOODSTUFFS Recently the Department of Health has Gazetted a document for public comment. This document aims to make changes to the way food items are labeled in South Africa. These proposed changes, called […]
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 […]
The Importance of Family Meals
Youth Day is an official public holiday where South Africans commemorate the Soweto Uprising, which occurred on 16 June 1976. This year, at The Noakes Foundation we would like to highlight the importance of children and youth’s wellbeing and health for a better and healthier future for South Africa and worldwide. Children are constantly exposed […]
World Health Day 2023 – The Affordability & Accessibility of Healthcare in South Africa
Access to affordable healthcare is a fundamental human right, yet for many individuals and communities, it remains a luxury that is out of reach. Cost is often not the only roadblock experienced by those in poverty stricken areas when wanting to access primary healthcare services. Some may find the distance, stigma and time constraints key […]
World Obesity Day 2023: Changing Perspectives and Taking Action
The worldwide impact of obesity has led to it being considered a significant global health crisis. In 2015, World Obesity Day was established to increase awareness and promote practical measures. The event takes place annually on 4 March and is intended to encourage a coordinated, cross-sector response to the obesity crisis. The current campaign theme […]
Eat Better South Africa: Call For Community Coaches
About Eat Better South Africa: Eat Better South Africa is a community-based non-profit organization working to improve the nutritional education of local community members in South Africa, through advocacy, activism, and the implementation of nutrition education programmes that empowers community members to improve their health by making the best dietary choices available to them. Our […]
World Health Day: We Need Healthier People To Live On A Healthier Planet
Celebrated on April 7th each year, World Health Day is an initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other organizations to raise awareness of people’s overall health and well-being around the world. This year’s theme is “Our Planet, Our Health” therefore, to be able to inhabit a healthy planet, healthier people are needed and […]