Best Diets Rankings for 2023 by U.S. News

BEST DIETS RANKINGS FOR 2023 BY U.S. NEWS

Once again, it’s time for me to post the best diet rankings for the year from U.S. News.  (This is the sixth year I’ve shared their rankings.)  Here are excerpts from their article and lists from January 3, 2023 titled U.S. News Reveals the 2023 Best Diets.

For the sixth consecutive year, the Mediterranean Diet takes the No. 1 spot for the Best Diet Overall, having emphasis on eating a lot of fruits, vegetables, olive oil and fish and a focus on diet quality rather than a single nutrient or food group. The Mediterranean Diet also claimed the top spot in Best Diets for Bone and Joint Health (tied at No. 1), Best Family-Friendly Diets (tied at No. 1), Best Diets for Healthy Eating and Best Plant-Based Diets. DASH Diet, known for fighting high blood pressure and ability to prevent or control diabetes and support heart health, and the Flexitarian Diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and plant-based protein for the whole family, tie at No. 2 for Best Diet Overall.

The 2023 Best Diets rankings feature two new diet categories: Best Diets for Bone and Joint Health and Best Family-Friendly Diets. The Mediterranean Diet and DASH Diet tied for No. 1 for the Best Diets for Bone and Joint Health, and the Mediterranean Diet, Flexitarian Diet and TLC Diet tied for No. 1 for Best Family-Friendly Diets.

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“If you want to eat healthier, choosing a diet that is right for you can be difficult,” said Gretel Schueller, managing editor of health at U.S. News. “The U.S. News rankings examine diets that are well-researched and provide sustainable weight loss tips. We added two new categories to this year’s rankings to provide even more options to support a healthy lifestyle.”

2023 Best Diets Rankings

See the full rankings here.

Best Diets Overall
1. Mediterranean Diet
2. DASH Diet (tie)
2. Flexitarian Diet (tie)
2. DASH Diet (tie)
2. Flexitarian Diet (tie)

Best Weight-Loss Diets
1. WeightWatchers (WW) Diet
2. DASH Diet
3. Mayo Clinic Diet (tie)
3. TLC Diet (tie)

Best Fast Weight-Loss Diets
1. Keto Diet
2. Atkins Diet (tie)
2. Nutrisystem (tie)
2. OPTAVIA (tie)
2. SlimFast Diet (tie)

Best Diets for Healthy Eating
1. Mediterranean Diet
2. DASH Diet
3. Flexitarian Diet

Best Heart-Healthy Diets
1. DASH Diet
2. Mediterranean Diet
3. Flexitarian Diet (tie)
3. Ornish Diet (tie)

Best Diabetes Diets
1. DASH Diet
2. Mediterranean Diet
3. Flexitarian Diet

Best Diets for Bone and Joint Health  
1. DASH Diet (tie)
1. Mediterranean Diet (tie)
3. Flexitarian Diet

Best Family-Friendly Diets
1. Flexitarian Diet (tie)
1. Mediterranean Diet (tie)
1. TLC Diet (tie)

Best Plant-Based Diets
1. Mediterranean Diet
2. Flexitarian Diet
3. MIND Diet

Easiest Diets to Follow
1. Flexitarian Diet (tie)
1. TLC Diet (tie)
3. DASH Diet (tie)
3. Mediterranean Diet (tie)

Best Diet Programs
1. WeightWatchers (WW) Diet
2. Jenny Craig Diet (tie)
2. Noom Diet (tie)

Those looking to choose a diet that’s right for them should consult a medical professional as part of their decision making process.

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