The Mediterranean diet has been named the finest once again; find out if it is beneficial for diabetes, heart disease, and weight reduction.
The Mediterranean diet derives its name from the eating habits of many people in Mediterranean nations such as Spain, Greece, Italy, and France.
The Mediterranean diet, which emphasises fruits, vegetables, olive oil, and fish, has taken the top place in US News and World Report’s annual rankings of the best diet plans for the sixth year in a row. The diet, which derives its name from the dietary pattern followed by people in Mediterranean nations such as Spain, Greece, Italy, and France, received a fantastic 4.6 out of 5.0. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, which fights high blood pressure and emphasises fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy with an overall score of 4.5; and the Flexitarian diet, which focuses on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains with an overall score of 4.5.
According to the research, 24 diets were ranked this year, compared to 40 the previous year. The categories varied from best weight loss diet to easiest to follow to programmes for other goals such as diabetes or heart disease management. This season, two new categories have been added: best diets for bone and joint health and best diets for families. Here’s the complete list.
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According to Dr. Priyanka Rohatgi, head clinical dietician at Apollo Hospitals in Bangalore, these diets are generally healthy and supported by data. “One must guarantee it is individualised and sustainable to keep the momentum rolling. Calorie deficit diets with fresh and clean eating are preferable, where one may bulk up on proteins and natural foods while eating clean and fresh,” Dr.
Consuming more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, lentils, olive oil as a fat source, moderate amounts of fish, rich omega 3 fatty acids, no meat or red meat, little poultry, moderate amount of yoghurt and cheese, and avoiding sugar, butter, packaged and processed foods are all part of the Mediterranean diet.
Is the Mediterranean diet beneficial to diabetics?
The Mediterranean diet emphasises plant-based foods and healthy fats. According to Zoya Surve, dietician at Bhatia Hospital Mumbai, this diet focuses on an individual’s eating patterns and may be customised based on one’s medical history. “The Mediterranean diet can help control diabetes because it contains whole grains, pulses, and lentils, all of which contribute to complex carbs in the diet. This aids in the long-term maintenance of blood glucose levels. “Because the diet recommends avoiding sugar, it helps to avoid a rise in blood glucose levels,” Surve explained.
Mediterranean diet has been named the Finest
