Mediterranean Diet Ranked Healthiest for Seventh Consecutive Year

Experts Highlight Diet's Emphasis on Whole Foods, Healthy Fats, and Variety of Plants

The Mediterranean diet has been ranked the healthiest diet for the seventh consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report.
The diet emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods, healthy fats, and plenty of plants, with ingredients like olive oil, whole grains, beans, seafood, leafy greens, and other veggies.
Experts gave it top marks for being heart-healthy, easy to follow, and rich in nutritious food options.
Extensive research on the Mediterranean diet suggests it may improve heart health, support weight loss, and even prevent cognitive decline.
The DASH diet, which focuses on eating foods high in blood pressure-lowering nutrients like potassium, calcium, magnesium and fiber, was ranked as the second-best diet overall.