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HHS Secretary Kennedy Launches ‘Real Food Show’ Offering $5 Meals

7/31/2026

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched “The Real Food Show” on July 30, 2026.
The debut YouTube episode featured Kennedy and chef Andrew Gruel making crispy salmon cakes with apple.
Kennedy said the show will offer meals under $5 per serving, versus fast-food prices of $12-$14.
In January he released Dietary Guidelines that prioritize vegetables, fruits, protein, dairy and whole grains and warn that added sugars cause metabolic disease.

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched “The Real Food Show” on July 30, 2026.
The debut YouTube episode featured Kennedy and chef Andrew Gruel making crispy salmon cakes with apple.
Kennedy said the show will offer meals under $5 per serving, versus fast-food prices of $12-$14.
In January he released Dietary Guidelines that prioritize vegetables, fruits, protein, dairy and whole grains and warn that added sugars cause metabolic disease.