Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Daily Diet Proves He Takes His MAHA Philosophy Seriously

When Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., posted a video of himself doing a series of shirtless push-ups on Instagram in 2023, most people realized he wasn't the typical senior citizen. Although his ripped physique didn't catapult him to a presidential primary win in 2024, it showed that he was serious about fitness. And in 2025, he was ushered into President Donald Trump's cabinet as the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Not long afterward, the Trump Administration unveiled The MAHA (Make American Healthy Again) Report. The 73-page document railed against the typical American diets, echoing many of the concerns that Kennedy had been mentioning for years. (Kennedy is listed as the Chair of the Commission that served up the Report for public consumption.)

For instance, it placed a bullseye squarely on ultraprocessed foods, claiming that they comprise about 70% of the typical child's eating plan and that they're contributing to a host of mental and physical problems for young people. Kennedy has long been known to rant against ultraprocessed foods — especially the "poison" fast food that Trump prefers in his daily diet, according to The New York Times.

But this all brings about a big question: Does Kennedy really live the MAHA lifestyle and philosophy seriously? One look into his normal eating habits reveals that the answer is "yes." In fact, what Kennedy eats in a day is mainly a bunch of whole, nutrient-dense foods.

Protein is one of the nutrients that stands out when you're examining Kennedy's diet — not surprising, given that he's heralded the Carnivore Diet. (Read how the Carnivore Diet can change your body.) Eggs and steak are surefire protein winners. Just one egg contains 6 grams of protein; Kennedy has been known to eat a few for breakfast. Add a mere 3 ounces of ribeye steak, and that's another 21 grams of protein.

Although Kennedy doesn't seem to power down on a lot of fruits and veggies, he's fairly solid in the fiber department. For example, he's been known to snack on both peanuts and pistachios. One ounce of each offers 2.41 grams and 3 grams, respectively. Plus, Kennedy chows down on dried mangoes (3.84 grams of fiber in a cup) and asparagus (1.8 grams of fiber in a half cup). All told, Kennedy may be at least getting close to the 30 grams of daily dietary fiber that's recommended for men ages 50 and older (via Mayo Clinic). (For the record, Kennedy was already in his early 70s when he joined the White House.)

In a 2025 FOX & Friends interview, he raved about eating fermented foods like unsweetened yogurt and kimchi. Per scientific evidence, fermented foods can be good for you, partially because of their gut-supporting capabilities.

This doesn't mean that you should follow Kennedy's lead without consideration, though. Some of his statements about certain foods have been met with skepticism. A good example is his avoidance of seed-based oils and embrace of beef tallow  (fat that's rendered from beef).

Oils made from seeds include sunflower oil, safflower oil, and even corn oil. Kennedy has been vocal about his belief that these kinds of oils are pumping yet more "poison" into the public's collective stomach. But according to research, seed oils (when used in moderation) don't seem to produce a negative effect for most people.

The well-documented recommendation from Kennedy of beef tallow is also a bit polarizing. It's filled with saturated fat, which has been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and should be limited to just 6% of the fat in a person's everyday diet, according to the American Heart Association.

Lastly, Kennedy is a proponent of raw (unpasteurized) milk, according to The New York Times. Raw milk can contain harmful bacteria. Ultimately, taking the best aspects of Kennedy's diet could be good if you're trying to limit sugars, carbs, and processed foods (with the exception of bacon, which is processed but apparently gets a pass from Kennedy).