” …The Mediterranean Diet (“diet” originating from the Greek word ‘díaita’ meaning ‘way of life or a lifestyle’) is a set of skills, knowledge, rituals, symbols, and traditions, ranging from the landscape to the table. Eating together is the foundation of the cultural identity and continuity of communities throughout the Mediterranean basin. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes values of hospitality, neighborliness, intercultural dialogue and creativity, and a way of life guided by respect for diversity… “
(Mediterranean Diet as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, UNESCO, 2010)
The Mediterranean Diet (MD) was ranked as the No. 1 Best Overall Diet 2022 according to the US News& World Report for a fifth consecutive year. It was also the No. 1 diet in multiple other categories.
Best Overall Diets
1. Mediterranean Diet
2. DASH Diet (tie)
2. Flexitarian Diet (tie)
Best Diets for Healthy Eating
1. Mediterranean Diet
2. DASH Diet (tie)
2. Flexitarian Diet (tie)
Best Diets for Diabetes
1. Mediterranean Diet
2. Flexitarian Diet (tie)
2. Vegan Diet (tie)
Best Plant-Based Diets
1. Mediterranean Diet
2. Flexitarian Diet
3. Vegetarian Diet
Easiest Diets to Follow
1. Mediterranean Diet
2. Flexitarian Diet
3. MIND Diet (tie)
3. Fertility Diet (tie)
3. WW (Weight Watchers) (tie)
Best Heart-Healthy Diets
1. Mediterranean Diet (tie)
1. Ornish Diet (tie)
3. DASH Diet
