Nothing makes him gag: RFK Jr. says he'll 'eat anything' while promoting healthy eating show
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At a glance
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated he has no gag reflex and will "literally eat anything," even from street vendors.
- He shared that his diet primarily consists of meat and fermented foods like sauerkraut.
- Kennedy launched a new YouTube cooking show, "The Real Food Show," to promote healthy and affordable eating.
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made a bold claim about his eating habits, stating he possesses no gag reflex and is willing to "literally eat anything." In an interview with USA Today, Kennedy elaborated on his adventurous palate, noting he enjoys experimenting with foods and will even consume items from street vendors. "I will eat anything, and I love experimenting with foods," he said, adding, "even stuff I find on the street, you know, street vendors cooking."
I will eat anything, and I love experimenting with foods.
Kennedy revealed that his personal diet largely centers on "meat and fermented foods," specifically mentioning sauerkraut as a regular part of his meals. He described his eating method as a "prescribed perfect way of eating it," though he admits to not always adhering to it perfectly. The candidate also mentioned feeling pressure as he has been advising members of Donald Trump's cabinet on their weight loss journeys through his recommended beef and sauerkraut diet.
even stuff I find on the street, you know, street vendors cooking.
This interview coincides with the launch of Kennedy's new YouTube cooking program, titled "The Real Food Show." The show aims to simplify healthy and affordable cooking for Americans, aligning with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and part of President Trump's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative. The first episode features Chef Andrew Gruel demonstrating how to prepare salmon cakes with apple, white beans, and greens salad using accessible ingredients.
meat and fermented foods
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