Johna Burdeos, RD, LD
Jan 24, 2025
Our panelists evaluated each diet plan for nutritional completeness, health risks and benefits, long-term sustainability and evidence-based effectiveness. They also considered each diet’s strengths and weaknesses and the specific goals each diet might be most effective at addressing. The result is our list of best diets for 2025.
With so many diets claiming to improve health, it’s easy to feel confused. How can you tell the difference between fads and diets that really work?
The best diets aren’t just about quick weight loss. These diets also provide the nutrients your body needs. Evidence has proven these diets to be effective at lowering your risk for diseases like heart disease and cancer. While changing old habits will likely be difficult initially, the best diets are sustainable. How do you know which diets fit these goals?
Key Takeaways
The best overall diets include a variety of nutrient-dense foods that provide essential carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals.
These diets are evidenced-based, promote health benefits, reduce disease risks and focus on high-fiber, nutrient-rich and antioxidant-packed foods.
Flexible and sustainable, they offer guidance on what to eat more of and what to limit and can be adapted to personal preference.