Mediterranean diet named best diet for 2022

Mediterranean diet named best diet for 2022   It's a winning streak that just won't quit. For the fifth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet was first across the finish line in the annual race for best diet, according to ratings announced by U.S. News & World Report.   Coming in a close second, in a tie: the DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and emphasizes reducing salt intake; and the flexitarian diet, which encourages being a vegetarian most of the time – but is flexible enough to allow a burger once in a while.   All three of these diets reduce or eliminate processed foods, and stress packing your plate with fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts and seeds.   "I think it's important to note that the top three diets – Mediterranean, DASH and flexitarian – all offer variety, flexibility and few, if any, rules," said Gretel Schueller, managing editor of health for U.S. News & World Report, which puts out an annual ranking of diets, in an email.   "All the diets that perform well are safe, sensible and backed by sound science. The diet winners also all provide adequate calories with a focus on vegetables, fruits and whole grains; a modest amount of lean protein, dairy; and an occasional treat," Schueller added.