Why is RFK Jr. hosting a healthy cooking show after years of roadkill headlines?
The 1960s had Julia Child, the 2000s had Barefoot Contessa, the 2010s had Gordon Ramsay, and apparently, the 2020s now have Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, RFK Jr., is set to host his own new cooking show alongside celebrity chefs. Titled “The Real Food Show,” the new series continues RFK Jr.’s work leading the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA)…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to embark on a new venture, hosting a cooking show titled "The Real Food Show," alongside celebrity chefs. This comes after years of RFK Jr. leading the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, which has focused on dietary guidelines prioritizing protein and whole foods. The show aims to break down affordable meals that can be prepared at home, translating the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans into practical, budget-friendly recipes.
RFK Jr. will travel across America, connecting with renowned chefs to demonstrate how to cook delicious, nutritious meals using real ingredients. The show's first episode, featuring Chef Andrew Gruel preparing salmon cakes, dropped on YouTube on July 30. The series also plans to feature fermented products, a topic RFK Jr. has previously endorsed.
Despite the show's health-focused approach, RFK Jr.'s policies and beliefs extend beyond food, including anti-vaccine messaging and opposition to certain medications. His past actions, such as dumping a dead bear in Central Park, have drawn controversy and criticism, raising questions about the affordability of the recipes featured on the show.
A recent poll found that half of Americans struggle to afford gas and groceries, with 95% believing the US is facing an affordability crisis.
Written by urgent.news from Fast Company's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
