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Photo shows US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior, widely known as RFK Jr. Based on his new "Make Hospital Food Healthy Again Pledge," could RFK Jr be coming round to the idea of plant-based protein?
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Is RFK Jr Coming Round To The Idea Of Plant-Based Protein?

RFK Jr's new Make Hospital Food Healthy Again Pledge recommends beans, legumes, and soy alongside animal products

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Photo shows US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior, widely known as RFK Jr. Based on his new "Make Hospital Food Healthy Again Pledge," could RFK Jr be coming round to the idea of plant-based protein?

Is RFK Jr Coming Round To The Idea Of Plant-Based Protein?

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Photo shows US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior, widely known as RFK Jr. Based on his new "Make Hospital Food Healthy Again Pledge," could RFK Jr be coming round to the idea of plant-based protein?

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Photo shows US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior, widely known as RFK Jr. Based on his new "Make Hospital Food Healthy Again Pledge," could RFK Jr be coming round to the idea of plant-based protein?

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