When it comes to losing weight, how do you choose a diet that's right for you?
That has been the missing of the U.S. News Best Diets rating for the past few years and the Best Diets 2013 rating is no exception. This year they've even rated the best diet for weight loss and, for the first time ever, the best plant-based diet for those that are vegetarian or considering eating mostly vegetables and fruits (which I am ALWAYS a big fan of). Well, so what IS the best diet for you? Take a look at the best diets this year and, if you're anything like me, then you'll choose one that will perfectly fit your lifestyle and lose weight without going crazy.
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Best Diet Overall: DASH Diet
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, diet was developed to fight high blood pressure but won out for its nutritional completeness, safety, ability to prevent or control diabetes, and role in supporting heart health.
Best Commercial Diet: Weight Watchers
The diet with a million commercials and many success stories (including my own!) won because it is safe, nutritious, and easy to follow.
Best Weight-Loss Diet: Weight Watchers
Winning another category, this time WW won out as the best diet for both short-term and long-term weight loss.
Best Diabetes Diet: Biggest Loser Diet
This plan, which came from the popular TV show, revolves around healthy eating and exercise.
Best Heart-Healthy Diet: Ornish Diet
Experts say that the balanced, sound menu promotes heart health and can even reverse heart disease IF the diet's rules are followed strictly.
Best Diets for Healthy Eating: DASH Diet
Once again winning out, this diet got near-perfect stores in both nutritional soundness and safety because it is packed with produce and light on saturated fat and salt.
Easiest Diet to Follow: Weight Watchers
Since dieters can eat whatever they want as long as they don't go over the daily points and no food is forbidden (in fact, occasional treats are encouraged!), WW won again.
Best Plant-Based Diets: Mediterranean Diet
This is a great plant-based diet that got high marks in safety and nutrition and, although it wasn't designed to lose weight, it works well for quick weight loss as also.
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