Cabinet Officials Embrace Sauerkraut Diet

A dietary regimen centered on fermented foods has gained popularity among several senior officials in the Trump administration, with proponents citing significant weight loss and health improvements despite some socially awkward side effects.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Vice President JD Vance, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have all adopted the eating plan, according to a recent report. The diet emphasizes large portions of fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi, grass-fed red meat, and the strict avoidance of alcohol and sugary foods.

The nutritional guidance comes from Dr. Sean O’Mara, a physician and diet consultant who has worked with high-profile clients. O’Mara asserts the diet reduces visceral fat-the fat stored around internal organs-and supports a healthier gut microbiome, which aids digestion. He has stated a particular interest in working with older patients, where he believes the health returns are greatest.

Kennedy was reportedly the first to adopt the diet roughly a year ago after meeting O’Mara. He recently claimed at a public event that he lost 20 pounds within 30 days of starting the...