Are liberal elites trying to keep you from one of nature’s most effective health remedies? Many Americans are returning to traditional beef tallow for cooking and skincare, defying mainstream “experts” who push chemical alternatives. And we can thank Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for making it mainstream!
At a glance:
• Beef tallow, a once-common household staple, is making a major comeback on social media platforms like TikTok
• Counter-culture figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promote tallow as a healthier alternative to seed oils, suggesting it could help “Make America Healthy Again”
• Traditional animal fats were widely used before being replaced by processed vegetable oils pushed by big corporations
• Liberal media outlets and mainstream healthcare professionals are attempting to discredit the tallow trend
• While tallow offers potential benefits for cooking and skincare, proper sourcing and preparation is essential
Return to Traditional American Values
Beef tallow, the rendered fat from cows that’s solid at room temperature, has quickly become one of the most popular new ingredients in food, and even in cosmetics products. Even more amazing? It looks like Gen Z is ditching the vegan trend and embracing tallow, too.
The traditional American cooking fat was a staple in kitchens across the country before being replaced by heavily processed seed oils in the mid-20th century.
The current resurgence is being led by wellness influencers and prominent conservative voices who recognize the value of returning to time-tested American traditions. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal critic of corporate food interests, has explicitly praised restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake for using beef tallow instead of vegetable oils in their cooking.
Benefits Versus Mainstream Pushback
Tallow enthusiasts point to its impressive nutrient profile, which includes conjugated linoleic acid and vitamins K2 and E. Many users report improved health metrics and skin condition when switching from conventional alternatives to this traditional fat source.
Predictably, mainstream health experts are pushing back against this return to traditional wisdom. Liberal media outlets like NBC News have run stories questioning the trend, with nutritionists claiming seed oils are “generally healthier” despite growing evidence linking these processed oils to inflammation and health issues.
“Beef tallow deserves neither a health halo nor devil’s horns,” said Dariush Mozaffarian, a nutrition researcher, revealing the reluctance of mainstream experts to fully endorse traditional animal fats that Americans used for generations.
But it’s certainly far better than ultra-processed seed oils – and all experts know that.
Proper Sourcing Is Critical
One legitimate concern surrounding the tallow trend, however, involves proper sourcing and preparation. True tallow comes from suet, the hard fat found around cattle kidneys, not from the muscular fat many TikTok creators mistakenly use.
This distinction matters because properly rendered tallow from quality sources doesn’t require refrigeration and won’t turn rancid like improperly prepared versions. Americans interested in the benefits of tallow should seek out authentic products from trusted sources rather than attempting complicated DIY methods.
Despite the liberal media’s attempts to discredit this return to traditional American practices, many patriots are experiencing benefits firsthand.
We’re Making America Healthy Again!
