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Balanced Lifestyle
Food for Health and Health for All – National Nutrition Week
National Nutrition Week is an annual campaign that raises awareness about the importance of healthy eating for growth, development, and lifelong wellbeing. The 2025 theme underscores the essential role of nutrition in preventing disease, supporting healthy communities, and promoting equitable access to nutritious, affordable, and safe food for all South Africans. CANSA hopes National Nutrition Week 2025 will spark a meaningful shift in how communities understand, access, and value nutritious food. The theme aligns with our mission to reduce cancer risk and improve survivorship…
Read morePublished: 14 October 2025
Updated: 27 November 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, Women's Health
Webinar – Food for All: Advocating for Social and Economic Justice in Food Systems.
As part of National Nutrition Week 2025, we invite you to a webinar on this year’s theme: Food for All: Advocating for Social and Economic Justice in Food Systems. Together, we will explore how equitable food systems can support a healthier South Africa.
Read morePublished: 9 October 2025
Updated: 21 October 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Webinars, Dietary Tips, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Women's Health
Understanding and Coping with Non-communicable Diseases – 25 September (19 00)
Join us for a live session on the October Health app regarding understanding and coping with non-communicable diseases (NCDs)…
Read morePublished: 23 September 2025
Updated: 29 September 2025
Categories: Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, Women's Health
Special Discussion: Leadership in the Fight Against NCDs
As part of the Global Week for Action on NCDs (18–25 September), a special conversation was hosted with the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA, Diabetes SA, and CANSA on the urgent role of leadership of tackling NCDs in Africa – watch discussion…
Read morePublished: 23 September 2025
Updated: 1 October 2025
Categories: About CANSA, Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, Women's Health
The Impact of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on Health and Cancer Risk
Information Guide: The Impact of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on Health and Cancer Risk Download the Information Guide (PDF) here. Non–nutritive Sweeteners (NNS) are substances used to provide a sweet taste in foods and beverages that deliver little to no calories. They are much sweeter than sugar, so only tiny amounts are required, which helps reduce overall […]
Read morePublished: 28 August 2025
Updated: 1 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Research, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, Notice Board, Reduce Cancer Risk, Research Findings
CANSA Helps Lower Cancer Risk in Continent through Collaboration with WellBeings Africa
CANSA is excited to be collaborating with WellBeings Africa to spread the word about lowering cancer risk and the importance of recognising the symptoms of cancer, and going for regular cancer screening to promote early detection of cancer, throughout Africa. This collaboration will see CANSA’s information spread on WellBeings Africa platforms…
Read morePublished: 5 August 2025
Updated: 5 August 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Podcast: On the CANSA Couch – Workplace Wellness
Tune in to our latest episode of CANSA on the Couch – this episode is a must-watch for HR teams, managers, employees — and anyone who cares about creating healthier, more supportive work environments. In this powerful conversation, we unpack the importance of workplace wellness and support for employees affected by cancer…
Read morePublished: 3 July 2025
Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts, Women's Health
CANSA Brings Health Experts and Services to the Workplace
Most people are reluctant to seek proactive medical advice due to a complex interplay of social, cultural, psychological, and systemic factors. Practical barriers such as having to take off from work, long waiting times, limited access to healthcare providers, are some of the factors. As Corporate Wellness Week (1 to 5 July) approaches, it is an excellent time to come up with solutions to this challenge. CANSA has developed a comprehensive employee wellness programme that brings general health and cancer screening, as well as health-boosting advice into the workplace…
Read morePublished: 2 July 2025
Updated: 17 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Podcast – Plant-Based Nutrition and A Healthy Balanced Lifestyle – On the CANSA Couch
The latest episode of On the CANSA Couch is available! This week, we dive into the power of plant-based nutrition and how it supports a healthier, balanced lifestyle – especially when it comes to reducing cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 12 June 2025
Updated: 31 July 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Dietary Tips, Men's Health, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts, Women's Health
Vaping is Not a Safe Form of Smoking for Youngsters (or Adults) Warns CANSA
As the world marks World No Tobacco Day on 31 May, CANSA is calling out the tobacco industry for deliberately marketing vaping products to teenagers and younger children. And one day earlier, CANSA will be walking with South African youth to draw attention to this alarming trend…
Read morePublished: 20 May 2025
Updated: 29 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Environment, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, No-Tobacco Campaign, Women's Health
Eat Good and Do Good at The Vegan Chef – Try the Buddha Bowl with Seasoned Chicken
Eat good and do good when you pop into The Vegan Chef, Sandton, and order your ‘Buddha Bowl with Seasoned Chicken’…
Read morePublished: 19 May 2025
Updated: 19 May 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Vaal Triangle Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners
Colorectal Cancer – The Power of Balance – Fibre and Gut Health
While genetics play a role, lifestyle choices make a big difference to the risk of developing colorectal cancer, says Lorraine Govender, National Manager: Health of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), of one of the top five most common cancers in South Africa.
Read morePublished: 27 March 2025
Updated: 11 August 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, Dietary Tips, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Women's Health
Podcast – Physical Activity to Lower Cancer Risk – On the CANSA Couch
In this episode of On the CANSA Couch, we’re diving into the vital role that physical activity plays in lowering cancer risk and supporting those affected by cancer. We’re excited to talk about CANSA’s Smart Choice Physical Activity Category, to help you get started on your journey to better health.
Read morePublished: 16 August 2024
Updated: 27 September 2024
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Physical Activity Category, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts
Podcast: Discuss Colorectal Cancer on the CANSA Couch
Join us for an insightful discussion on colorectal cancer with CANSA’s National Manager of Health Programmes, Lorraine Govender. In this episode, Lorraine dives into the importance of having access to healthy food and drink choices in lowering one’s risk for colorectal cancer.
Read morePublished: 17 April 2024
Updated: 17 May 2024
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, Men's Health, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts, Women's Health
Wêreldgesondheidsdag beklemtoon Menseregte as sleutelrol in die verlaging van kankerrisiko
KANSA fokus in April op die bewusmaking van kolorektale kanker, en die hoof boodskappe sluit aan by Wêreldgesondheidsdag wat op 7 April plaasvind. Gesondheid is almal se fundamentele reg. Daar is drie hoof konsepte in die Universele Verklaring van Menseregte wat ’n belangrike rol speel om die kankerrisiko te verlaag: gesondheid en welstand, kos en opvoeding.
Read morePublished: 2 April 2024
Updated: 5 April 2024
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Types of cancer
World Health Day Emphasises Human Rights’ Crucial Role in Cancer Risk Reduction
Colorectal cancer awareness is being campaigned by CANSA during April, and its key messages align with the theme of World Health Day which takes place on 7 April this year. Health is everyone’s fundamental right. There are three key concepts in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that play a vital role in reducing the risk of cancer: health and wellbeing, food, and education.
Read morePublished: 2 April 2024
Updated: 16 July 2024
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Types of cancer
B-well Launches Exciting Back-To-School Cookbook
One of the trickiest aspects of parenthood is ensuring that your little ones are getting all the nutrients they need – and that their meals are delicious enough that they’ll want to finish each bite! As we head back into the school year, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut with the same old meals and snacks – but B-well together with Munchie Monster and his colourful friends are here to lend a helping hand with the fantastical Taste Explorers cookbook…
Read morePublished: 18 January 2024
Updated: 5 August 2024
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Dietary Tips
Let’s Keep our Food Safe
Food safety saves lives. No matter who you are or what you do, you play an important role in making sure food is safe to eat. Every year, 600 million people fall sick, this is almost 1 in 10 people in the world that fall ill after eating contaminated food…
Read morePublished: 6 June 2023
Updated: 4 July 2023
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Dietary Tips
Wêreld Gesondheidsdag –Let op tekens van jou kolon
English Media Release KANSA beklemtoon die belangrikheid van kolorektale gesondheid op Wêreld Gesondheidsdag (7 April). Kolorektale kanker is onder die top drie kankers vir mans en vroue, volgens die Nasionale Kankerregister (2019). Kolorektale kanker was vroeër met ouer volwassenes geassosieer, maar jonger volwassenes word deesdae meer gereeld hiermee gediagnoseer. KANSA is ten gunste van gereelde […]
Read morePublished: 4 April 2023
Updated: 12 April 2023
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
World Health Day – Listen to Your Gut
CANSA emphasises the importance of colorectal health on World Health Day (7 April). Colorectal cancer, is among the top three for men and women in South Africa according to the National Cancer Register (2019). Previously colorectal cancer was associated with older adults, however younger adults are being diagnosed more frequently. CANSA promotes regular cancer screening, especially if there is a family history of colorectal cancer, or if any warning signs present to investigate this by making an appointment with a medical health practitioner and take steps to lower the personal cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 29 March 2023
Updated: 8 December 2023
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Choose Your Cooking Oil Wisely
Article written by Megan Pentz-Kluyts, CANSA Nutrition and Dietetics consultant Walking down the supermarket aisle and seeing the rows of shelves packed with different kinds of cooking oils, can make for a daunting task in how to choose the oils that help better support you and your family’s health. Diet has become one of the […]
Read morePublished: 7 March 2023
Updated: 7 March 2023
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category
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