Top 12 Nutritious Diet Plans Recommended by Nutrition Experts in 2017

Choosing the right diet involves finding a plan that is simple to follow, safe, nutritious, and effective for weight management while also lowering risks for heart disease and diabetes. Here are the 12 best diet options of 2017, selected by nutritional professionals:

Vegetarian Diet
This plant-based diet moved up to the top 10 in 2017, emphasizing fruits, vegetables, and plant proteins. It excludes meat, focusing on nutrient-rich produce to keep you full and healthy.

Ornish Diet
Developed by Dr. Dean Ornish, this diet categorizes foods along a health spectrum, promoting minimally processed items like fruits, whole grains, vegetables, and omega-3-rich fats. It’s highly recommended for heart health.

Jenny Craig Program
Popular among celebrities, this plan combines counseling with prepared meals, either delivered or picked up, to aid in weight control.

Volumetrics Diet
Created by Barbara Rolls, this approach focuses on food density, preferring low-calorie, high-water-content foods like soups and vegetables over calorie-dense options such as baked goods and fried foods.

Fertility-Boosting Diet
Designed by Harvard experts, this plan supports women trying to conceive, emphasizing whole milk, healthy oils, proteins, and folic acid supplements for improved fertility.

Weight Watchers
This renowned program has shifted to a holistic approach called “Beyond the Scale,” addressing overall well-being alongside weight loss while maintaining its signature point system.

TLC Diet
Endorsed by the National Heart Association, it aims to lower cholesterol by reducing saturated fats and increasing fiber-rich foods, thus decreasing cardiovascular risks.

Mayo Clinic Diet
Focusing on habit formation, this plan begins with a two-week phase aiming to kickstart weight loss and healthy behaviors, supported by a food pyramid prioritizing fruits and vegetables.

Flexitarian Diet
Created by Dawn Jackson Blatner, this semi-vegetarian plan encourages adding plant-based proteins like beans, tofu, nuts, and eggs, with occasional meat indulgence permitted.

MIND Diet
This brain-friendly diet encourages foods like nuts, berries, olive oil, and leafy greens to help protect against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Mediterranean Diet
Inspired by the eating habits of Mediterranean coastal populations, it emphasizes vegetables, fruits, fish, and whole grains for overall health and longevity.

DASH Diet
Recognized for seven consecutive years, it helps control blood pressure by limiting sodium intake and promoting fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, making it ideal for cardiovascular health.