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Rubio calls RFK Jr.'s meat and sauerkraut menu ‘a crazy diet’

Kennedy says the plan helped him lose 20 pounds in 30 days, while critics say evidence for the meat-heavy regimen remains limited.

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio joked that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s diet of red meat and fermented vegetables is "a crazy diet" and unsustainable, noting that Kennedy must travel with coolers of sauerkraut.
  • Kennedy's diet, created by Dr. Sean O'Mara, emphasizes grass-fed meat and fermented foods while eliminating sugar, alcohol, and processed foods, claiming health benefits such as reduced visceral fat and improved gut health.
  • Several political figures, including Vice President JD Vance, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, have adopted or been linked to Kennedy's diet with reported health improvements and weight loss.
  • Experts caution that diets high in red and processed meat may raise health risks, and many of the diet's benefits lack independent verification despite personal testimonies from Kennedy and some officials.
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The Daily Beast broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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