An independent panel of 22 experts, including nutritionists, dietitians, cardiologists and diabetelogists reviewed 20 popular diet profiles. Categories were then created to rate the nutrition plans, including Best Weight-Loss Diets, Best Heart-Healthy Diets, Best Diabetes Diets, Best Diets Overall and Best Commercial Diet Plans. Here is the results:
U.S. News and World Report ‘Best Diets’
Best Diets Overall
1. Dash Diet
2. The Mediterranean Diet The TLC Diet Weight Watchers
Best Weight-Loss Diets
1. Weight Watchers
2. Jenny Craig The Raw Food Diet
Best Heart-Healthy Diets
1. The Ornish Diet
2. The TLC Diet
3. Dash Diet
Best Diabetes Diets
1. Dash Diet
2. Mayo Clinic Diet The Ornish Diet The Vegan Diet
Best Commercial Diet Plans
1. Weight Watchers
2. Jenny Craig
3. Slim-Fast
