
Here’s how 10 of the most popular diets today stack up.

To categorize each diet, the research team rated how well popular dietary patterns align with the American Heart Association’s Dietary Guidance.Įach diet was measured against 9 out of 10 of the key features listed in the guidance, including how well they limit unhealthy fats and excess consumption of carbohydrates. They were placed in tier 4 and were awarded scores of less than 55. Popular diets like paleolithic and very low-carb/Keto eating styles, however, didn’t fare so well. These diets achieved heart health scores of 85 and above. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Mediterranean diet – an eating pattern often recommended by experts – was ranked tier 1 for heart health, alongside pescatarian and vegetarian eating patterns.

The researchers categorized the diets into four tiers, with tier 1 achieving the highest heart-healthy scores, and tier 4 achieving the lowest. Knowing what foods to eat for improved overall health can sometimes feel unclear or confusing.Ĭutting through some of the noise, new research from the American Heart Association (AHA) has rated 10 popular diets and offered rankings on how well they adhere to heart-healthy living. When it comes to eating well, there’s a lot of conflicting information out there.

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