"Mediterranean Diet Tops 2024 Health Charts with Easy Recipes and Dining Options"

The Mediterranean diet has been named the healthiest diet for the seventh consecutive year by US News & World Report, praised for its emphasis on whole, unprocessed foods and its association with longevity and heart health. It outperformed other diets in categories such as ease of following and being family-friendly. The DASH diet was a close second, while the raw food diet ranked lowest due to its restrictive nature. The rankings are based on expert evaluations of various diets' nutritional completeness, sustainability, and ease of adherence.