A panel of 27 nationally recognized experts in diet, nutrition, obesity, food psychology, diabetes and heart disease reviewed the review brand’s profiles of each diet, added their own fact-finding about the programs and rated each of the 40 diets in seven categories:
These expert ratings were converted into scores, which were used to determine the best diets in all nine categories (more on each below).
So which cuisine reigns supreme?
Before we dive in, here’s a walk down memory lane of previousU.S. News & World Reportratings:
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The Top Diet of 2022
So how do you get started? Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seafood and healthy fats, with a glass of red wine here or there (if you choose to drink alcohol). Limit processed foods and added sugars, sprinkle in some daily movement and time with loved ones.
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The Dukan diet, which spiked in popularity after Kate Middleton and her mom reportedly followed it prior to the royal wedding, landed in last place at #40 alongside theGAPS diet, a gut-health-focused elimination diet.
In a tie for #38 are two forms of ultra-low-carb diets: theKeto dietand aModified Keto diet. (The “modified” version suggests users aim for 50% to 65% fat rather than the typical keto level of 70% to 75% fat.)
Due to all of their rules and restrictions, theWhole30 dietand inflammation-mindedAIP (Autoimmune Protocol) diettied for #36.
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All the best diets of 2022 have a few things in common:
While the Mediterranean diet was selected as the gold medalist again this year, you need not stick to every tenet to score some major body benefits. Adding an extra serving of antioxidant fruit to lunch or eating one extra portion of heart-healthy fish doesn’t have to be part of any particular “plan”—it’s just a wise (and delicious!) habit. (But in case you could use some more convincing that the best diet is worthy of the #1 slot, consider these8 ways to improve your health from the Mediterranean diet.)
As the January excitement wears off, hopefully you’ve picked an eating strategy that you can stick with. According to our on-staff dietitians, your best eating plan for the new year is one that includes all of your favorite foods—and maybe a fewmore vegetablestoo.
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