Earlier this month, the United States released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, marking one of the most significant shifts in public nutrition policy in decades. While these guidelines are U.S.-based, their implications extend far beyond American borders — particularly for countries like South Africa, where rates of metabolic disease are rising rapidly and and placing increasing strain on individuals, families, and our already overburdened healthcare systems.

Last month marked a significant shift in my practice as I said goodbye to the hospital we have served for over eight years. We worked inside the walls of an acute hospital—some of the many frontline clinicians trying to make a difference in people’s lives. But over time, the truth became too loud to ignore: we weren’t helping people get better. We were watching them suffer, slowly and painfully, with entirely preventable conditions.

On this Stroke Awareness Day, it’s important to understand that a stroke is not typically a random, instantaneous event. According to The Noakes Foundation, while a stroke appears sudden — a blocked or ruptured artery in the brain — the reality is it often follows years of quietly building metabolic and vascular damage.

For many families, cognitive decline and dementia are not just medical diagnoses — they’re life-altering experiences. Watching a loved one lose their memory, personality or independence brings heartbreak, stress and financial strain. Daily routines can change overnight; spouses become caregivers; children take on new responsibilities. It’s no wonder so many people feel powerless in the face of these conditions.

In today's world of processed foods and increasing childhood obesity, understanding the connection between metabolism and brain development has never been more crucial.

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