Which Diet is Best for You?

Are you looking for a diet that helps you to lose weight, eat healthier, or manage or prevent health problems? I have the answer for you.

In the latest U.S. News & World Report’s Best Diets 2012, experts examined 25 diet plans and rated them in seven different ways.

And the winner is?

Overall Ranking

(Best Plans)

Rank	Plan	Uniqueness
1	The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)	A plan to prevent high blood pressure
2	Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC),	A diet that’s high in fiber and low in fat, developed by the National Institutes of Health
3	Mayo Clinic Diet	Includes foods with low energy density, such as fruits and vegetables, and allows dieters to eat more while eating fewer calories.
3	The Mediterranean Plan	Includes whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy fats such as olive oil, and red wine in moderation.
3	Weight Watchers	Focuses on portion control and encourages plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.

(Worst Plans)

Rank	Plan	Uniqueness
1	Dukan Diet	A high-protein, low-fat, low-carbohydrate plan
2	The Paleo Diet	Encourages eating like ancient hunter-gatherers, with fruits, vegetables, and animal proteins

Easiest to follow plans

Rank	Plan	Uniqueness
1	Weight Watchers	Focuses on portion control and encourages plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.
2	Jenny Craig	A commercial program that uses consultants and portion control, among other measures, to help people lose weight and eat better.
3	The Mediterranean Plan	Includes whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy fats such as olive oil, and red wine in moderation.

Best weight-loss diets

Rank	Plan	Uniqueness
1	Weight Watchers
2	Biggest Loser	Focuses on weight loss and includes fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.
2	Jenny Craig	A commercial program that uses consultants and portion control, among other measures, to help people lose weight and eat better.
2	Raw food	Focus on eating plant foods in unprocessed or uncooked states.

Best commercial diets plans

Rank	Plan	Uniqueness
1	Weight Watchers	Focuses on portion control and encourages plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.
2	Jenny Craig	A commercial program that uses consultants and portion control, among other measures, to help people lose weight and eat better.
3	Biggest Loser	Eat regular meals that emphasize filling calories from fruits, vegetables, lean protein sources, and whole grains; practice portion control; use a food journal; and get up off the sofa.

Best diabetes diets

Rank	Plan	Uniqueness
1	Biggest Loser	Eat regular meals that emphasize filling calories from fruits, vegetables, lean protein sources, and whole grains; practice portion control; use a food journal; and get up off the sofa.
2	DASH Diet	A plan to prevent high blood pressure
2	Mayo Clinic	Includes foods with low energy density, such as fruits and vegetables, and allows dieters to eat more while eating fewer calories.
2	Ornish Diet	Is a very low-fat diet for weight loss and prevention and reversal of health problems such as heart disease.
2	vegan	Exclude meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. For best diets that are heart-healthy:

Best heart-healthy diets

Rank	Plan	Uniqueness
1	Ornish Diet	Is a very low-fat diet for weight loss and prevention and reversal of health problems such as heart disease.
2	TLC	A diet that’s high in fiber and low in fat, developed by the National Institutes of Health
3	DASH Diet	A plan to prevent high blood pressure

Best healthy eating diets

Rank	Plan	Uniqueness
1	DASH Diet	A plan to prevent high blood pressure
2	TLC	A diet that’s high in fiber and low in fat, developed by the National Institutes of Health
3	Mediterranean Plan	Includes whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy fats such as olive oil, and red wine in moderation.

With so many different diets and plans, I hope you can find the one that is right for you!

SOURCES: U.S. News & World Report’s Best Diets Rankings, 2012.

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