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Fermented Foods Trend Sweeps Trump Administration, Led by Sauerkraut

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50% centerFirst reported by Ynet · 4 days ago
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A fermented-food diet built around sauerkraut is spreading among senior Trump administration figures, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., J.D. Vance, Howard Lutnick and Sean Duffy. The plan, promoted by Dr. Sean O’Mara, has been credited by participants with weight loss and other health improvements, while Trump himself has not joined.

  • 01Kennedy, Vance, Lutnick and Duffy have adopted a sauerkraut-heavy diet.
  • 02The regimen was promoted by Dr. Sean O’Mara.
  • 03Kennedy said he lost nine kilograms in 30 days.
  • 04Lutnick switched to homemade fermented vegetables and black coffee.
  • 05Trump has stayed with hamburgers, pizza and Coke.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 days ago
Fermented Foods Trend Sweeps Trump Administration, Led by Sauerkraut
YnetCenter · Hebrew4 days ago
Trump Team Embraces Sauerkraut Diet, and Vance Has Joined In

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