"2024's Top Diet: The Science-Backed Mediterranean Plan and Its Impact on Weight Loss"

The Mediterranean diet has been named the best overall diet for the seventh consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report, praised for its cardiovascular benefits and potential to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes. It emphasizes a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes, olive oil, and fish, with moderate consumption of poultry, eggs, cheese, and yogurt. The diet is adaptable, budget-friendly, and associated with numerous health benefits, including longer lifespan, reduced chronic disease risk, and maintenance of a healthy weight. It does not eliminate any food groups but recommends limited intake of red meat and processed foods.