Mediterranean Diet Tops Annual List
The Mediterranean diet was named the best overÂall eatÂing plan in the US News & World Report’s annual list for the third conÂsecÂuÂtive year, praised for its heart health benÂeÂfits and diaÂbetes preÂvenÂtion. It also ranked at the top for being the best plant-based diet and the easÂiÂest diet to folÂlow, surÂpassÂing other popÂuÂlar diets like keto, vegÂanÂism, and comÂmerÂcial plans like Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig.
The Mediterranean diet was named the best dietary regÂiÂmen in the US News & World Report’s annual list which is comÂpiled by a panel of nutriÂtionÂists, diaÂbetes speÂcialÂists, heart health and weight loss experts.
It was the third conÂsecÂuÂtive year the diet rich in fresh fruit, vegÂetaÂbles and olive oil was ranked as the best overÂall eatÂing plan.
The diet also ranked at the top for diaÂbetes preÂvenÂtion and the best plant-based diet.
The Mediterranean diet topped 35 other eatÂing plans due to its heart health benÂeÂfits and abilÂity to ward off diaÂbetes. It was also hailed as the easÂiÂest diet to folÂlow.
The MedDiet was preÂferred to keto, vegÂanÂism and comÂmerÂcial diet plans such as Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig.
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