Easiest Diets to Follow

The easier a diet is to follow, the better the odds are of sticking to it. So user-friendliness was one of the factors experts considered in rating the 41 popular programs below. Is the diet filling and tasty? Does it impose stringent requirements, such as eating a certain number of times per day? Are unique foods required? The Mediterranean diet ranked at the top, followed by Weight Watchers and the Flexitarian Diet. Experts viewed them as adaptable and delicious, and they like that these plans allow plenty of eating throughout the day.

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South Beach Diet

#10 in Easiest Diets to Follow (tie)

Although the South Beach Diet can produce rapid weight loss, its restrictions can make it difficult for dieters to keep the pounds off, experts said. more

Although the South Beach Diet can produce rapid weight loss, its restrictions can make it difficult for dieters to keep the pounds off, experts said. more

3.1/5
Overall Score
3.0/5
Weight Loss
3.4/5
Healthy
3.1/5
Overall Score
3.0/5
Weight Loss
3.4/5
Healthy

Abs Diet

#12 in Easiest Diets to Follow (tie)

The experts took issue with the claim that Abs dieters can drop up to 12 pounds of belly fat in two weeks and questioned the evidence behind some of its tactics. more

The experts took issue with the claim that Abs dieters can drop up to 12 pounds of belly fat in two weeks and questioned the evidence behind some of its tactics. more

2.9/5
Overall Score
2.4/5
Weight Loss
3.6/5
Healthy
2.9/5
Overall Score
2.4/5
Weight Loss
3.6/5
Healthy

SlimFast Diet

#12 in Easiest Diets to Follow (tie)

SlimFast scored low for healthy eating, diabetes and heart disease However, it did receive high marks for overall weight loss and fast weight loss. more

SlimFast scored low for healthy eating, diabetes and heart disease However, it did receive high marks for overall weight loss and fast weight loss. more

2.9/5
Overall Score
3.2/5
Weight Loss
3.0/5
Healthy
2.9/5
Overall Score
3.2/5
Weight Loss
3.0/5
Healthy

TLC Diet

#12 in Easiest Diets to Follow (tie)

TLC is particularly good at promoting cardiovascular health and is a very solid diet plan with no major weaknesses. more

TLC is particularly good at promoting cardiovascular health and is a very solid diet plan with no major weaknesses. more

3.7/5
Overall Score
2.9/5
Weight Loss
4.6/5
Healthy
3.7/5
Overall Score
2.9/5
Weight Loss
4.6/5
Healthy

Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet

#15 in Easiest Diets to Follow (tie)

This diet is nutritionally sound, and most Americans “would benefit from adopting many of these principles, especially increasing fruits and vegetables,” one expert said. more

This diet is nutritionally sound, and most Americans “would benefit from adopting many of these principles, especially increasing fruits and vegetables,” one expert said. more

3.3/5
Overall Score
2.5/5
Weight Loss
3.9/5
Healthy
3.3/5
Overall Score
2.5/5
Weight Loss
3.9/5
Healthy

Vegetarian Diet

#15 in Easiest Diets to Follow (tie)

Vegetarianism is strong in heart health and nutritional completeness, and is a complete, healthy diet overall. more

Vegetarianism is strong in heart health and nutritional completeness, and is a complete, healthy diet overall. more

3.5/5
Overall Score
3.1/5
Weight Loss
4.1/5
Healthy
3.5/5
Overall Score
3.1/5
Weight Loss
4.1/5
Healthy

Asian Diet

#17 in Easiest Diets to Follow (tie)

The traditional Asian diet is a reasonable choice for an eating pattern. Experts liked its nutrition and safety, but doubted the plan's ability to deliver weight loss. more

The traditional Asian diet is a reasonable choice for an eating pattern. Experts liked its nutrition and safety, but doubted the plan's ability to deliver weight loss. more

3.4/5
Overall Score
2.9/5
Weight Loss
4.3/5
Healthy
3.4/5
Overall Score
2.9/5
Weight Loss
4.3/5
Healthy

Nutrisystem Diet

#17 in Easiest Diets to Follow (tie)

Nutrisystem is easier to follow than many other diets and has few nutritional deficiencies, but don't expect it to have a positive effect on diabetes or heart health. more

Nutrisystem is easier to follow than many other diets and has few nutritional deficiencies, but don't expect it to have a positive effect on diabetes or heart health. more

3.0/5
Overall Score
3.1/5
Weight Loss
3.3/5
Healthy
3.0/5
Overall Score
3.1/5
Weight Loss
3.3/5
Healthy

HMR Program

#19 in Easiest Diets to Follow (tie)

The HMR Program scored high for fast weight loss, but some experts weren’t convinced the costly meal-replacement program is necessary. more

The HMR Program scored high for fast weight loss, but some experts weren’t convinced the costly meal-replacement program is necessary. more

2.8/5
Overall Score
3.2/5
Weight Loss
3.0/5
Healthy
2.8/5
Overall Score
3.2/5
Weight Loss
3.0/5
Healthy

Nordic Diet

#19 in Easiest Diets to Follow (tie)

The Nordic Diet is based on 10 principles of healthy eating, including eating more fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, and more food from the seas and lakes. more

The Nordic Diet is based on 10 principles of healthy eating, including eating more fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, and more food from the seas and lakes. more

3.6/5
Overall Score
2.8/5
Weight Loss
4.5/5
Healthy
3.6/5
Overall Score
2.8/5
Weight Loss
4.5/5
Healthy