Robert F. Kennedy Jr. thanks quick meals chain Steak ‘n Shake for ‘RFKing’ french fries
Well being and Human Companies Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday claimed that folks have been “raving” about Steak ‘n Shake’s french fries ever because the quick meals chain stopped utilizing seed oils in its recipe.
“Steak ‘n Shake simply switched out, and persons are raving about these French fries,” Kennedy informed Fox Information host Sean Hannity, throughout an interview from one of many chain’s eating places in Florida.
“It’s a very totally different expertise,” the HHS secretary mentioned of the fries, which the corporate now makes with beef tallow instead of vegetable oil.
“The shoppers are raving about it,” he continued. “Steak and Shake has been nice. We’re very grateful to them for RFKing the french fries.”
Kennedy, whereas chowing down on fries and a double cheeseburger, famous that he believes seed oils could possibly be one of many foremost catalysts behind the “epidemic” of power illness in America.
“Seed oil is without doubt one of the elements of processed meals, and all of the science signifies that extremely processed meals are the principal offender on this extraordinary explosion – the epidemic we’ve of power illness,” he mentioned.
The HHS secretary has beforehand talked about that ending the “childhood power illness epidemic” can be one among his prime priorities throughout President Trump’s second time period.
Regardless of Kennedy’s considerations with seed oils and processed meals, he mentioned he wouldn’t help an outright ban on the merchandise, preferring to as an alternative “incentivize” corporations to transition away from seed oils, like Steak ‘n Shake did on March 1.
“I’ve a libertarian outlook,” RFK Jr. informed Hannity. “Individuals ought to have the ability to make their very own decisions. If you wish to eat a donut, or seed oils, it is best to have the ability to.”
“You must have the ability to train knowledgeable alternative,” he added. “You must know what that product is, what’s in your meals and what the well being impacts are. That’s all we’re going to do.”
“President Trump needs us to have radical transparency and to incentivize corporations like [Steak ‘n Shake] to change to conventional substances, like beef tallow,” Kennedy mentioned.
“We’re going to tell People about what’s been making them sick.”
RFK Jr. signaled that different restaurant chains, together with Popeyes, Outback Steakhouse, Sweetgreen and Buffalo Wild Wings have all just lately switched away from seed oils or are within the course of of constructing the transition.
“We need to do every part that we are able to to incentivize these corporations to be clear, to change over from extremely processed meals, and to be a part of this motion to make America more healthy,” he mentioned.
