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Biden’s Food Battle: First Lady Fights for Healthier Plate Amidst Presidential Resistance

ByAlki David

Jun 14, 2023

Inside the Biden White House, a culinary conflict has unfolded, capturing attention and sparking discussions about the president’s eating habits. The clash revolves around President Joe Biden’s inclination toward carbs and his aversion to greens and fish. On the other side of the table is First Lady Jill Biden, who is determined to ensure her husband adopts a healthier diet. This tug-of-war over the president’s plate highlights the broader efforts being made by close aides and the first lady to keep President Biden in good health as he considers running for a second term.

It’s no secret that Joe Biden’s culinary preferences tend to lean toward comfort foods, reminiscent of childhood indulgences. According to current and former Biden aides, the president’s favored dishes include classics such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, BLT’s, pizza, cookies, spaghetti with butter and red sauce, and ice cream. In fact, he occasionally turns a simple scoop of ice cream into a full sundae, relishing in its sweet decadence. Additionally, Biden’s beverage of choice is often orange Gatorade, a teetotaler’s alternative to alcoholic beverages.

However, the first lady has been diligently advocating for a healthier and more balanced diet for the president. Jill Biden has persistently pushed for incorporating fish and vegetables into the president’s meals, despite his clear disdain for such fare. Val, President Biden’s sister, recounted in her memoir a private dinner at the White House where Jill chose salmon in a pastry shell accompanied by a medley of vegetables as the main course. The president, not a fan of salmon, expressed his dissatisfaction, remarking, “Damn, she makes me eat this healthy stuff all the time.” Unbeknownst to the first lady, Biden indulged in some lemon pound cake and polished off a carton of Breyer’s chocolate chip ice cream for dessert.

While the battle over Biden’s diet may seem trivial, it holds significant implications for the president’s overall health. At 80 years old, Biden’s well-being is of paramount importance as he contemplates the possibility of running for a second term. Maintaining a nutritious diet is crucial for his energy levels, cognitive function, and physical health, which directly impact his ability to fulfill his presidential duties effectively.

As President Joe Biden’s preference for carb-heavy meals clashes with First Lady Jill Biden’s pursuit of a healthier diet, a culinary tug-of-war has emerged within the walls of the White House. This food fight signifies the ongoing efforts of close aides and the first lady to prioritize the president’s well-being as he prepares for potential reelection. While the battle continues, it serves as a reminder that even the highest office in the nation is not exempt from discussions about dietary choices and the impact they have on one’s health.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.