The Best Diets For 2025!

Losing weight is always a popular New Year’s resolution, and according to a new survey, nearly half of U.S. adults plan to start a new diet this year. Of course, some are more effective than others for helping people shed pounds and “U.S. News & World Report” is highlighting the top options.

• Their 2025 Best Diets list has just come out, based on rankings from health experts and nutrition professionals of 38 diets in 21 categories.
• This year, the magazine has a new rating system, having judges give diets up to five stars, instead of ranking them from one to 40 or so, as in previous years.
• The Mediterranean Diet leads the list once again, as it’s been named the healthiest way to eat for the eighth consecutive year. It wins the top spot in 12 of 21 categories, including Best Diet Overall.

Best Diets Overall

1. Mediterranean Diet (4.8 rating)
2. DASH Diet (4.6 rating)
3. Flexitarian Diet (4.5 rating)

Best Diets for Gut Health

1. Mediterranean Diet (4.3 rating)
2. Vegan Diet (4.1 rating)
3. DASH Diet (4.1 rating)

Best Weight-Loss Diets

1. WeightWatchers (4.3 rating)
2. Mediterranean Diet (3.9 rating)
3. Volumetrics (3.8 rating)

Best Diets for Mental Health

1. Mediterranean Diet (4.6 rating)
2. MIND Diet (4.4 rating)
3. Flexitarian Diet (3.8 rating)

Best Heart-Healthy Diets

1. DASH Diet (4.9 rating)
2. Mediterranean Diet (4.8 rating)
3. Flexitarian Diet (4.3 rating)

Easiest Diets to Follow

1. Mediterranean Diet (4.7 rating)
2. Flexitarian Diet (4.5 rating)
3. DASH Diet (4.3 rating)

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Source: U.S. News & World Report