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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 […]

There is more to health than just being ‘unsick’…

The term “healthy lifestyle” seems to be everywhere in the media, although many people may not give much thought to what it truly means. The World Health Organization defines Health as a “state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being”, somewhat different from what many of us commonly understand as “health” – simply the absence […]

Transforming Tuberculosis care through nutrition: the exciting new study in Dunoon

March 24th marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, a moment to reflect on global efforts to end this devastating disease. At The Noakes Foundation, we are dedicated to advancing evidence-based nutritional interventions that improve health outcomes for those at risk of or who have been diagnosed with  TB, particularly when comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and […]

Women’s Health and hormones across the lifespan: The critical role of nutrition

Throughout her life, a woman’s health is intricately shaped by the flow of her hormones. From the onset of puberty to the transition into menopause, hormonal shifts regulate everything from fertility and bone density to mood, metabolism, and body composition. Yet, despite their profound influence, the role of hormones is often overlooked in conventional health […]

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 […]

Calling all the masterminds behind the athletes—the coaches, trainers, nutritionists.

Calling all the masterminds behind the athletes—the coaches, trainers, nutritionists, and support staff who keep the wheels turning and the gains growing! We’re on a mission to learn what you think about pork. Yep, pork. The protein powerhouse that sparks debates and graces (or avoids) plates around the world. Whether you’re all-in on pork as […]

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 […]

Now Hiring: Research Assistant Opportunity

Job Title: Research Assistant Employment Duration: Fixed Term – 1-year contract subject to a three-month trial period Location: Cape Town Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00. Flexibility required, with occasional evening and weekend commitments for events, research projects, or workshops as needed. Starting Date: Jan/Feb 2025 About The Noakes Foundation The Noakes Foundation […]

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