Health secretary, under fire for his response to the measles outbreak, attacked seed oils in Sean Hannity interviewRobert F Kennedy Jr, the health secretary, appeared with a cheeseburger and fries in a nationally televised interview on Fox News – a highly unusual move for a federal health official.The appearance, in which he endorsed the decision of the burger chain Steak ‘n Shake to cook its fries in beef tallow, comes as Kennedy has attacked seed oils and made claims about the measles vaccine that lack context. Continue reading...
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. praised beef tallow on Fox News while eating a burger and fries, endorsing Steak ‘n Shake's use of it. He claimed seed oils are harmful and ultra-processed foods are poisoning people, citing President Trump's desire for radical transparency and traditional ingredients. He also made claims about measles vaccines lacking context. A 2017 review found replacing saturated fats with unsaturated vegetable oils could reduce cardiovascular disease.
