National Nutrition Week 2025: Food for Health, Health for All
Every year, National Nutrition Week (9–15 October) makes South Africans aware of the importance good nutrition plays in our health, productivity, and quality of life from childhood to old age, and to encourage healthier eating habits as a nation. For 2025, the theme is “Food for Health, Health for All”. This theme highlights […]
Back to Basics – Nutrition: Cardiovascular Disease & Heart Health
This September is Heart Awareness Month in South Africa, ending with World Heart Day on the 29th. Therefore, we have decided not to skip a beat; instead, we are getting to the heart of the matter by giving one of the most vital organs the attention it deserves. How much do we really […]
Women’s Health and Nutrition in the Workplace
National Women’s Day on August 9th is now behind us; however, the broader celebration of Women throughout August is still amongst us. This still provides a meaningful opportunity to honour the resilience, strength and contributions of women in South Africa’s workforce, particularly in demanding industries like mining and manufacturing. Irregular hours and physical demands […]
Mandela Day 2025 – Fighting Hunger With Eat-2-Grow
Mandela Day, as most South Africans know, is a day to turn your attention towards the person, community, or organisation next to you and inspire change for the better. It’s a day to celebrate the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela, for just 67 minutes. This year, Back to Basics Nutrition is proud to […]
Back to Basics – Nutrition: A Journey Towards a Healthier You
If you’re looking to get in shape, lose weight, or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle, it can be challenging to know where to start. With so many fad diets, supplements, and workout programs on the market, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. That’s why Back to Basics – Nutrition is here to help. […]
Fueling the Journey: Back to Basics Supports Local Sports Events
Back to Basics – Nutrition is a company that is dedicated to helping people maintain their physical and mental well-being. That’s why we are proud to have supported the Scouts South Africa Team in the recent 94.7 Ride cycle challenge. The team of 50 riders participated in the event on November 20th, 2022, and our […]
Soccer Clinic with Gordon Gilbert
“Sport is friendship; Sport is health, Sport is education, Sport is life, Sport brings the world together.” Juan Antonio Samaranch These famous words were once again brought to life on 12th of June 2018 when ex-proffesional footballer and conservationist Gordon Gilbert partnered with the Legend African Foundation on a soccer clinic at Kaalleegte Primary. Having […]
Adam and the Passion for his sport
Adam Maroko is an active trail runner who is always trying to improve his running time so that he can build his brand in encouraging others who come from the same back ground that they can also achieve big in life. Since Adam has been educated on good nutrition and started using Supa Shake and […]
Running for life…Who is Adam Maroko?
As a dietician I know that good nutrition forms part of your daily life and that an athlete who competes in regular activities needs adequate nutrition to improve performance. I met Adam Maroko at a Trail Adventure race. At 39 year of age, Adam is an exceptionally good trail and cross country runner and wins […]
Mufulira Rugby 7s Tournament
August 2017 Back to Basics is sold and supported by Nuco Industrial Services and Nuco Nutrition in Zambia and the DRC. Nuco sent us news of taking the brand into the rugby stadiums in Zambia and how the teams and supporters loved the range. The Mufulira/Mopani 7’s Rugby Tournament took place on the 4 – 6 August in […]