U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT'S BEST OVERALL DIETS FOR 2014
1. DASH DIET
SCORE: 4.1 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) plan is packed with fresh produce, and low in fat and salt.
2. TLC DIET
SCORE: 4.0 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: The National Institutes of Health, the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet delivers high fibre and calcium.
3. MAYO CLINIC DIET
SCORE: 3.9 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: A unique eating pyramid promotes foods with low energy density like fruits and veg.
3. MEDITERRANEAN DIET
SCORE: 3.9 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Full of grains, pulses, fresh fruits and veggies and olive oil, this diet also allows limited red wine.
3. WEIGHT WATCHERS DIET
SCORE: 3.9 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: A points-based system that promotes balance and all-you-can-eat fruits and vegetables.
6. FLEXITARIAN DIET
SCORE: 3.8 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: High on low-fat energy-dense foods, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, non-fat dairy, and lean proteins. It's deemed 'very' easy to follow as 'it's all about progress, not perfection.'
6. VOLUMETRICS DIET
SCORE: 3.8 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: High on low-energy-dense foods, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, non-fat dairy, and lean meat.
8. JENNY CRAIG DIET
SCORE: 3.7 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Deemed as 'scientifically sound and safe,' balances fats, proteins, carbs, fibre and calcium.
9. BIGGEST LOSER DIET
SCORE: 3.6 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Inspired by the TV show, the diet is based on a 4-3-2-1 pyramid concept: four servings of fruits and vegetables, three of lean protein; two of whole grains; and one 'extra'.
9. ORNISH DIET
SCORE: 3.6 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Aim to eat from 'groups 1 to 3' - fish, plants, whole grains - and avoid group 5 - saturated fats.
11. TRADITIONAL ASIAN DIET
SCORE: 3.5 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: The site notes that people in Asian countries weigh less than their Western counterparts, have lower rates of cancer, heart disease, obesity, and live longer too. This lifestyle emphasizes rice, vegetables, fresh fruit, and fish, with very little red meat.
11. VEGETARIAN DIET
SCORE: 3.5 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Includes suggestions of buckwheat pancakes, vegetable soup and tofu stir fry to boost nutrition.
13. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET
SCORE: 3.3 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: According to creator Andrew Weil, chronic inflammation causes chronic disease. He says certain foods cause or combat systemic inflammation. Prescribes healthy fats, fiber-rich fruits and veggies, lots of water, and limited animal protein - except oily fish.
13. SLIM-FAST DIET
SCORE: 3.3 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Just 1,200 calories a day from meal replacements is not ideal, though not unsafe.
13. SPARK SOLUTION DIET
SCORE: 3.3 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Two weeks of reduced-calorie meal plans (about 1,500 per day) that optimize your metabolism - with exercise - will put you on the fast track to successful weight loss and healthier living.
16. FLAT BELLY DIET
SCORE: 3.2 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Experts across the board rated it average except in safety and nutrition, which saw it win high scores.
16. NUTRISYSTEM DIET
SCORE: 3.2 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Packaged meals supplemented with fresh produce, non-fat dairy and protein sources.
18. ABS DIET
SCORE: 3.0 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Found to be moderately effective for speedy weight-loss, U.S. News and World Report's experts were unconvinced that dieters could really lose 12lbs of stomach fat in two weeks.
18. THE ENGINE 2 DIET
SCORE: 3.0 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: A plant-based diet can prevent diseases caused by the so-called Standard American Diet, according to creator Rip Esselstyn, a firefighter and former athlete.
18. SOUTH BEACH DIET
SCORE: 3.0 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Phases mean that this diet goes from being heavy on fat to light on carbs, with low potassium.
18. VEGAN DIET
SCORE: 3.0 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: A high risk of missing out on calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B-12, zinc, and iron.
22. ECO-ATKINS DIET
SCORE: 2.9 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Too heavy on fat and light on carbs, though not overtly unsafe.
22. GLYCEMIC INDEX DIET
SCORE: 2.9 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Reasonably complete, but not ideal, said the experts.
22. ZONE DIET
SCORE: 2.9 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Not risky but low on carbs and possibly fibre, potassium, calcium, and vitamin D.
25. MACROBIOTIC DIET
SCORE: 2.7 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: It's difficult to follow and very strict, say the experts, who branded it 'a mix of sound dietary guidance, mysticism, folklore, and nonsense.'
25. MEDIFAST DIET
SCORE: 2.7 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Eat six meals a day, five of them 100-calorie Medifast products. Extremely low-calorie, but the site says 'products likely won't win cuisine competitions.'
27. ACID ALKALINE DIET
SCORE: 2.6 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: The diet is 'ridiculous and poorly researched,' experts said. 'It's not based on science.'
28. THE FAST DIET
SCORE: 2.5 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Also known as the 5:2 diet, it involves eating normally for five days of the week, and cutting calories to about 25per cent of normal on two nonconsecutive days. Experts were concerned about the lack of nutritional guidance on non-fasting days.
29. ATKINS DIET
SCORE: 2.3 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: The low-carb diet is great for short-term weight-loss, but scored low in all other categories.
29. RAW FOOD DIET
SCORE: 2.3 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Experts said that the Raw Food Diet was near-impossible to follow. It was also deemed nutritionally incomplete, and called for a lot of sacrifice.
31. DUKAN DIET
SCORE: 2.0 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: The favored diet of Carole Middleton was branded 'too restrictive, with lots of rules, and there's no evidence it works.' One expert even described it as 'idiotic.'
31. PALEO DIET
SCORE: 2.0 out of 5 stars
HOW IT WORKS: Prescribes very lean, pure meats and lots of wild plants, but replicating a caveman-style diet in modern times would be difficult, the site concluded.
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