The Mediterranean Diet is the Healthiest for 8th Year

The list was ranked by a panel of medical and nutrition experts who evaluated 38 different eating plans.

If you are looking to eat healthier in the new year, you might want to switch to the Mediterranean diet.

The Mediterranean diet topped the U.S. News and World Report’s annual diet list for the 8th year in a row. The list was ranked by a panel of medical and nutrition experts who evaluated 38 different eating plans. Factors include nutritional completeness…health risks and benefits…long-term sustainability…and evidence-based effectiveness.

The Mediterranean diet focuses on eating fruits and vegetables…grains…olive oil…and nuts, while cutting down on sweets…dairy…and red meat. The diet also encourages eating meals with loved ones and daily exercise. Dietary approaches to stop hypertension or “DASH” and the Flexitarian diet were also highly ranked.