The Mediterranean diet is the most highly rated diet across most categories.
washington, January 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the world’s leading authority on health rankings and consumer advice, today announced the Best Diets of 2025. The 15th edition of Best Diets moves from ranking diets to evaluating diets, examining 38 diets across 21 categories. The Mediterranean Diet is once again the most highly rated diet across many categories and is the best diet among the Best Diets of 2025.
“Best Diets’ modern rating rating system takes into account factors beyond weight loss and reflects the diverse needs and goals of individuals.” Gretel SchulerU.S. News’ health editor. “By moving away from ranked lists of diets and nearly doubling the number of health and lifestyle categories evaluated, U.S. News is helping consumers consider their health priorities and dietary goals. We aim to provide a more personalized experience.”
The focus of healthy eating has evolved beyond weight loss to encompass overall health and chronic disease prevention. US News has added 12 new Best Diets categories for your review that focus on specific health and lifestyle needs.
Best Diet for Arthritis Best Diet for Brain Health and Cognition Best Diet for Diverticulitis Best Diet for Fatty Liver Best Diet for Gut Health Best Diet for High Blood Pressure Best Diet for High Cholesterol Best Diet for IBS Inflammation The best diet for menopause The best diet for mental health The best diet for prediabetes
The 2025 edition of Best Diets also features 13 newly rated diets.
Acid Reflux Diet AIP Diet Alkaline Diet Body Reset Diet BRAT Diet Cleveland Clinic Diet GAPS Diet
Gluten-free diet Gout diet Low FODMAP diet Low residue diet Menopausal diet Whole30 diet
U.S. News diet ratings follow a methodology developed by U.S. News in partnership with Harris Poll and consider ratings from 69 expert panelists, including physicians, registered dietitians, nutritional epidemiologists, chefs, and weight loss researchers. I’m putting it in.
Best diet reviews of 2025
Below is an excerpt from the diet category of U.S. News’ 2025 review. Please note that the rating of each specific meal varies depending on the category being evaluated. Read all about the best diets of 2025 here.
Best overall diet
Mediterranean Diet (Rating 4.8)
DASH Diet (Rating 4.6)
Flexitarian Diet (Rating 4.5)
Mind Diet (Rating 4.4)
The best food for mental health
Mediterranean Diet (Rating 4.6)
Mind Diet (Rating 4.4)
Flexitarian Diet (Rating 3.8)
DASH Diet (Rating 3.4)
best diet for diabetes
Mediterranean Diet (Rating 4.7)
Flexitarian Diet (Rating 4.1)
DASH Diet (Rating 3.8)
Mind Diet (Rating 3.8)
best diet for weight loss
Weight Watchers (4.3 rating)
Mediterranean diet (3.9 rating)
Volumetrics (Rating 3.8)
The best diet for gut health
Mediterranean Diet (Rating 4.3)
Vegan Diet (Rating 4.1)
DASH Diet (Rating 4.1)
Flexitarian Diet (Rating 4.1)
Mind Diet (Rating 4.1)
Best quick weight loss diet
Jenny Craig Diet (Rating 3.7)
SlimFast Diet (Rating 3.6)
Keto diet (3.6 rating)
Nutrisystem Diet (Rating 3.6)
Weight Watchers (3.6 rating)
South Beach Diet (3.4 rating)
Atkins Diet (Rating 3.3)
Best diet for IBS
Low FODMAP diet (rating 4.8)
Best diet for heart health
DASH Diet (Rating 4.9)
Mediterranean Diet (Rating 4.8)
Flexitarian Diet (Rating 4.3)
Mind Diet (Rating 4.3)
Vegan Diet (Rating 4.3)
TLC Diet (Rating 4.2)
Cleveland Clinic Diet (Rating 4.1)
The best diet for menopausal symptoms
Menopausal diet (rating 4.6)
Mediterranean Diet (Rating 4.3)
Flexitarian Diet (Rating 3.9)
Mind Diet (Rating 3.9)
DASH Diet (Rating 3.8)
People who want to choose a diet that is right for them should consult a health professional as part of their decision-making process.
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