Health Secretary launches online cooking series championing fermented-food diet

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has entered the digital cooking arena with The Real Food Show, an online series that promotes his enthusiasm for a fermented-food diet. The inaugural episode, now available online, pairs Kennedy with celebrity chef Andrew Gruel to prepare crispy salmon cakes accompanied by apple, white beans and salad. Throughout the series, recipes will incorporate kimchi and sauerkraut, mirroring a dietary trend followed by several members of the current administration.

Kennedy has been known to bring his own sauerkraut to eateries, a habit that has drawn complaints and jokes about the strong odor. His spouse, actress Cheryl Hines, complained that the constant sauerkraut demand disrupts her routine. By emphasizing meals that cost under $5 per serving, the program seeks to make the diet accessible to everyday families while spotlighting the health-focused message of “Make America Healthy Again.”