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The “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is taking aggressive steps to overhaul America’s food system. Senior advisor Calley Means recently explained how corporate interests and lax regulations have “weaponized” the food supply, prioritizing profits over public health. Kennedy’s team argues that toxic additives, processed ingredients, and industry-captured regulators have fueled chronic diseases, mental health crises, and declining childhood health.
A major focus is ending the FDA’s cozy relationship with food and pharmaceutical giants. Kennedy has blasted the agency for allowing chemicals like red dye No. 3 and pesticides such as glyphosate, which are banned in Europe but common in U.S. foods. “The FDA is asleep at the wheel,” Means said, accusing bureaucrats of ignoring clear science linking these substances to cancer, autism, and obesity. The MAHA agenda demands companies prove their ingredients are safe before they hit shelves—a reversal of the current system.
Schools and fast-food chains are already shifting policies. Republican-led states like West Virginia and Virginia have banned synthetic dyes and preservatives from school lunches, citing MAHA as inspiration. Fast-food chain Steak n’ Shake swapped seed oils for beef tallow, declaring loyalty to Kennedy’s vision. Critics claim seed oils are unfairly targeted, but MAHA allies insist the switch reduces inflammation and supports cleaner eating.
The movement has united conservatives and health-conscious liberals. While some question the science behind banning seed oils or promoting raw milk, supporters argue MAHA is finally challenging elites who’ve “poisoned our plates for decades.” Fixing America’s food system, Kennedy says, starts with purging corrupt officials and restoring transparency. With President Trump’s backing, the push to detoxify diets and empower consumers is reshaping grocery aisles—and Washington.
