Sauerkraut diet gains traction in Trump administration; Vance, Kennedy shed pounds

A diet featuring generous portions of sauerkraut is gaining popularity among high-ranking officials in the Trump administration, promising a slimmer physique and radiant skin. Notable adherents include Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and Vice President JD Vance.

These officials reportedly find the health benefits outweigh the slightly sulfuric odor of the fermented food. Kennedy, 72, shared his success, stating, "In 30 days I lost 20 kilograms." He also noted that JD Vance, 41, is following the regimen, and the change is visible. The diet is the brainchild of Dr. Sean O'Mara, who recommends his high-profile patients consume fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi, alongside grass-fed beef, while completely abstaining from alcohol and sugar.

According to Dr. O'Mara, this regimen reduces visceral fat, which surrounds internal organs, and strengthens the gut microbiome, aiding digestion. Lutnick, 64, and Duffy, 54, have also followed Kennedy's lead. Vance committed to the diet during Lent and has remained faithful to it. Dr. O'Mara, who began advising politicians during the George W. Bush administration, specializes in full-body MRI imaging.

While Dr. O'Mara declined to discuss specific patients due to confidentiality, sources close to Kennedy, Lutnick, and Duffy confirmed their consultations. Kennedy, who began the diet about a year ago after meeting O'Mara, found it helped him shed fat and reduce pain, attributing the disappearance of his atrial fibrillation to it, despite not always enjoying sauerkraut's sharp taste.

President Trump, however, has not embraced this dietary shift, preferring unhealthy foods like pizza, fries, and Diet Coke, and enjoying well-done steak with ketchup. His campaign plane was often stocked with McDonald's cheeseburgers and Chick-fil-A sandwiches.

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In 30 days I lost 20 kilograms. And JD Vance is also on this diet, and the change is visible.