RFK Jr. Advocates for Healthier Ingredients During Steak ‘n Shake Visit

The HHS Secretary promotes transparency and healthier food options, praising Steak ‘n Shake for switching to beef tallow in their fries.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Steak ‘n Shake to highlight the chain's recent switch to cooking fries in beef tallow instead of vegetable oil.
Kennedy criticized seed oils and ultra-processed foods, linking them to the rise in chronic diseases in the U.S., which he says now affect 60% of Americans compared to 3% during the 1960s.
The Trump administration aims to promote 'radical transparency' in food labeling and incentivize companies to use healthier, traditional ingredients.
Kennedy emphasized consumer choice, advocating for informed decisions about food consumption rather than outright bans on seed oils or processed foods.
Other restaurant chains, including Sweetgreen and Buffalo Wild Wings, have begun transitioning away from seed oils, aligning with the movement to improve public health.