Ranking Popular Diets for Heart Health: What Science Says.

The American Heart Association has ranked popular diets based on their heart health benefits, with the DASH diet coming out on top. The ketogenic and paleo diets scored the lowest, with the report warning that they can be harmful to heart health due to their high intake of fatty meats and foods rich in saturated fat. The report aims to counter misinformation about nutrition promoted by diet books, blogs, and social media influencers. The heart association recommends a diet that includes a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean cuts of meat, and foods high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, while limiting sugary, salty, and highly processed foods.