RFK Jr. follows a carnivore diet. That doesn’t mean you should.
Top US health leaders are endorsing an all-meat diet, contradicting decades of nutritional science.
Deep Dive
RFK Jr., head of Health and Human Services, and FDA Commissioner Martin Makary are publicly promoting a carnivore diet, claiming benefits like rapid fat loss. This contradicts established science linking saturated fats to heart disease and recommendations for vegetable intake. The trend, amplified by social media influencers and figures like Jordan Peterson, is creating a public health concern as federal officials spread dietary misinformation that experts warn is dangerous and unsupported by evidence.
Why It Matters
When top health authorities endorse unproven diets, it undermines public trust and can lead to widespread harmful nutritional choices.