Topic: DASH diet

Paleo Diet Worst, DASH Diet Best in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Paleo Diet Worst, DASH Diet Best in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Once again, U.S. News & World Report has released its rankings of the best and worst diet plans. For the third year in a row, the DASH diet topped the best diets list, followed by the TLC Diet, the Mediterranean Diet, Weight Watchers and the Mayo Clinic Diet. The Paleo diet, Dukan diet and raw food diet were named the three worst diets overall. This year’s report also includes, for the first time, an independent ranking of plant-based diets. More »

Is The ‘DASH’ Diet Really The Best Diet?

Is The 'DASH' Diet Really The Best Diet?

The idea that there can be a universal “best diet” seems a little dumb to me — obviously, what works best for you diet-wise is going to depend on your particular circumstances and dietary needs and preferences. That said, almost all good diets are based on same basic principles: more fruits, vegetables & whole grains + less meat, dairy, sugar and processed food. That’s not really a “diet,” per se, so much as plain old good nutrition. But in the interest of being a good sport, I point you to U.S. News and World Report’s ‘Best Diet’ rankings. More »