Recommended for diabetes and for the heart. Named the best diet for 2024 - its benefit is proven by science

 The Mediterranean diet is characterized by a simple, plant-based diet, with most meals consisting of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and seeds, as well as a small amount of nuts.

On January 1, the American edition of the U.S. News & World Report named the ranking of diets for the coming year 2024. The Mediterranean diet was again the best and won in four categories.

On January 1, the American edition of the U.S. News & World Report named the rating of diets for the coming year 2024, informs UAINFO.org with reference to NV.ua

Among several nominations, the first places were taken by the Mediterranean diet. It took first place in the categories of Simplest Diet, Best Family Diet, Best Diet for Healthy Eating and Best Diet for Diabetes, Bones and Joints and Heart Healthy Eating, the report said.

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet came in second place as the best diet, and the MIND (Mediterranean DASH diet to delay neurodegenerative processes) came in third on the list of 30 diets. All three of the best diets are plant-based, with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, and seeds.

The expert team consists of 43 doctors, registered dietitians and nutritionists, nutritional epidemiologists and weight loss researchers who are leaders in their fields. They have received scientific degrees and accreditations that are generally recognized and confirm their competence in the field. Many of them are authors of books, leaders of peer-reviewed scientific studies and teachers at reputable institutions.

Also, for the first time, the committee rated a vegan diet, which ranked third among the best plant-based diets. Last on the list of the top 30 diets was the raw food diet, which recommends eating foods that have not been "cooked, processed, microwaved, irradiated, genetically engineered, or exposed to pesticides or herbicides," according to the report.

"The world of diet and nutrition can be overwhelming and full of misinformation and inaccurate health claims," Shanley Chien, senior health editor at U.S. Health, said in an email to CNN. News.

However, the publication assures: "There is no single diet that is best for everyone. That's why we ensure our experts understand the importance of cultural and ethnic influences when it comes to what and how we eat, as well as the family and budget constraints that can be part of meal planning."