The U.S. News & World Report has released its best diets for 2024, and once again, the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes whole foods, healthy fats, beans, and greens, with very few animal products, has been crowned number one. It is the seventh year in a row that the diet—which is influenced by the traditional eating habits of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece, Italy, and Spain—has been given the top spot.
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“The Mediterranean diet focuses on diet quality rather than a single nutrient or food group,” notes the publication, which compiled its 2024 diet list with the help of more than 40 nationally recognized dietitians. “Numerous studies have shown that it reduces the risk of chronic health conditions, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes while promoting longevity and improving quality of life.”
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