"2024's Top Diets: Science-Backed, Ranked, and Reviewed for Your Health"

The Mediterranean diet has been named the best overall diet for the seventh consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report in 2024, also ranking first in several subcategories including easiest diet to follow and best for healthy eating. The DASH and MIND diets followed in second and third place, respectively. The report evaluated various diets for their nutritional completeness and ability to promote a healthy lifestyle, with the Mediterranean diet being praised for its health benefits, including reducing the risk of various diseases and encouraging a lifestyle that includes social meals and exercise. The keto diet, while popular for fast weight loss, was criticized for being too restrictive and potentially harmful in the long term.