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Steak 'n Shake's Beef Tallow Fries Spark Health Debate

3/14/2025

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Steak 'n Shake is stirring up controversy by frying their fries in beef tallow, a move inspired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" campaign. While Kennedy champions this switch as a healthier option, nutritionists caution that it won't significantly improve fry health. Critics emphasize the need for a broader focus on overall diet quality.

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Steak 'n Shake is stirring up controversy by frying their fries in beef tallow, a move inspired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" campaign. While Kennedy champions this switch as a healthier option, nutritionists caution that it won't significantly improve fry health. Critics emphasize the need for a broader focus on overall diet quality.