U.S. News and World Report has released their rankings for the 20 most popular diets and how they fare comparatively and topping the list are Weight Watchers and the little known DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). The publication evaluated the popular diets with the help of a panel of top experts who rated each diet in 7 categories, including its ability to deliver short- and long-term weight loss, ease of compliance, safety, and nutrition.
In the category of Best Overall Diet, the DASH Diet took the top spot. The DASH Diet aims at preventing and lowering high blood pressure and focuses on potassium, calcium, protein, and fiber intake. An overview of the DASH Diet can be found here, but the basics of the DASH Diet is common sense: increase intake of vegetables and fruit, cut the salt and stay away from red meat and sweets.
In the categories of Best Commercial Diet and Best Weight-Loss Diets, Weight Watchers was the leader for its easy to follow PointsProgram and gimmick-free diet plans and when followed, members lose an average of two pounds per week. Weight Watchers was credited for its flexibility but it was noted that the program is pricey compared to others evaluated.
Other categories included Best Heart-Healthy Diet, which The Ornish Diet took top nods and Best Diabetes Diet which also went to the DASH Diet.
Tell us: have you tried any of the above diet plans? How did they fare for you?
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