The US News has evaluated and ranked 20 diets using a panel of health experts. I find this information very fascinating as the diets that are at the top of the list are ones I incorporate into my daily medical nutrition therapy at the clinic and with our STRIVE 2 Survive participants. These top ranked diets include recommendations that have been proven to improve disease such as heart disease (including cholesterol and blood pressure), diabetes, and aid in weight loss. In addition, it’s important to note these diets are not quick, fad diets with missing food groups. They are balanced diets that one can incorporate the recommendations into their lifestyle and not feel too restricted or miss out on an important food group. These principles are the foundation of my nutrition therapy, as we strive to keep you healthy for life and work at disease prevention not just a quick fix! Please note that the USDA MyPlate is not included as they targeted specific weight loss diet plans not overall healthy eating plans like MyPlate is.
Best Diets
Top 5 (listed in order): DASH, Mediterranean, TLC, Weight Watchers, and Mayo Clinic Diets
Bottom 5 (listed in order): Glycemic Index, Medifast, Raw Food, Atkins, and Paleo Diets
For the full report, please visit: http://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-overall-diets
-Kelsey
