How to reduce sugar…a step-by-step guide

I am ALWAYS shocked by how much sugar people generally have in their pantries (Even in their bedroom cupboards, cars, handbags and kids’ lunchboxes). I am ALWAYS horrified by how much sugar I once consumed…even straight out of the sugar jar! My journey towards removing processed foods and refined carbs from my and my family’s […]

The Sugar Lowdown

For years, there has been much debate on the topic of fats within our diets. We were pressed to banish all fats from our diet in the fear of increasing our risk for conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and more. However, as time progressed, and new evidence has emerged that fats are not the culprit […]

The Noakes Foundation’s Position on Natural Sugar Substitutes

Obesity and diabetes have risen dramatically over the past few decades and have now reached epidemic proportions. The consumption of sugar has been one of the biggest contributors to the development of these diseases. At the same time, consumption of added sugars has risen dramatically over the past few decades and this has had a […]

Should birthday cakes be allowed at school?

Welcome onto this edition of The Ask Prof Noakes Podcast. Brad Brown has a good question regarding birthday cakes for kids. He finds out from Prof Noakes what his view is on kinder gardens and junior schools allowing parents to bring cakes for every child’s birthday. Could this be part of a bigger problem? Are […]

Sugar-free drinks and Insulin – how they work together

Welcome to today’s edition of The Ask Prof Noakes Podcast. We’ve spoken about sugar and sugary drinks a lot on the podcast. Also, we’ve chatted about diet sugar-free drinks, the fizzy drinks. Brad Brown finds out from Prof Noakes if there is an insulin response when drinking sugar free fizzy drinks? If you would like to […]

EAT BETTER SOUTH AFRICA! LAUNCHES NEW SUGAR BAROMETER

EAT BETTER SOUTH AFRICA! PROPOSES A MANDATED SUGAR BAROMETER ™  ON ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE ALONG WITH OR INSTEAD OF BEVERAGE TAXATION   The Noakes Foundation – 12 September 2016   Eat Better South Africa, The Noakes Foundation’s educational arm, is excited to announce the release of The Sugar Barometer ™  – a labeling product […]