Mediterranean Diet
#1 in Best Plant-Based Diets
The Flexitarian Diet
#2 in Best Plant-Based Diets
The Flexitarian Diet, which emphasizes fruits, veggies, whole grains and plant-based protein, is a smart and healthy choice. One panelist noted that this diet is “a nice approach that could work for the whole family.” more
The Flexitarian Diet, which emphasizes fruits, veggies, whole grains and plant-based protein, is a smart and healthy choice. One panelist noted that this diet is “a nice approach that could work for the whole family.” more
Nordic Diet
#3 in Best Plant-Based Diets
(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
Ornish Diet
#3 in Best Plant-Based Diets
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Vegetarian Diet
#5 in Best Plant-Based Diets
Asian Diet
#6 in Best Plant-Based Diets
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
Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet
#7 in Best Plant-Based Diets (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
Nutritarian Diet
#7 in Best Plant-Based Diets (tie)
The Nutritarian diet is "fairly sound and safe to follow," according to one expert. But, several said the daily salads and the elimination of certain food groups, caffeine and between-meal snacking make it difficult to follow. more
The Nutritarian diet is "fairly sound and safe to follow," according to one expert. But, several said the daily salads and the elimination of certain food groups, caffeine and between-meal snacking make it difficult to follow. more
The Engine 2 Diet
#9 in Best Plant-Based Diets
Though experts liked the heart health and diabetes benefits, they faulted Engine 2 for being unnecessarily restrictive and “gimmicky,” and called for more research into some of its claims. more
Though experts liked the heart health and diabetes benefits, they faulted Engine 2 for being unnecessarily restrictive and “gimmicky,” and called for more research into some of its claims. more
Eco-Atkins Diet
#10 in Best Plant-Based Diets (tie)
Eco-Atkins is a “healthier version of the Atkins diet, but compliance is likely to be more difficult,” one expert said. It’s restrictive and little guidance is available. more
Eco-Atkins is a “healthier version of the Atkins diet, but compliance is likely to be more difficult,” one expert said. It’s restrictive and little guidance is available. more