Health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims he’ll eat anything, despite nutrition push

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., serving as health secretary, highlighted his personal willingness to consume any type of food, saying he lacks a gag reflex and enjoys experimenting with diverse cuisines, including street-vendor fare. The comment came during an interview about his "Make America Healthy Again" platform and a new cooking series that promotes an "upside down" food pyramid emphasizing protein, vegetables, and healthy fats.

Kennedy acknowledged his difficulty maintaining a vegan diet due to a strong craving for protein. He reiterated the administration’s recent nutritional guidelines that condemn added sugar, excessive salt, and processed additives, urging Americans to eat "real food" for better health and national productivity. He also mentioned that Vice President JD Vance, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have embraced a regimen featuring large amounts of sauerkraut, kimchi, and grass-fed steak. The HHS declined to comment on the remarks.