In January, U.S. News & World Report released its annual ranking of the Best Diets Overall, which saw DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and Mediterranean coming out on top. Anchiy/Getty ImagesTouted for their balanced and realistic approach, there's much more to these healthy eating plans that make them the best for 2018. DASH (DIETARY APPROACH TO STOP HYPERTENSION) DIETThe beauty of DASH isn’t so much about banning a specific food group as it is to achieve balance. MEDITERRANEAN DIETHere’s a diet that favors plant-derived staples over processed foods long before people caught on to the plant-based food trend. At its core, the Mediterranean diet focuses on whole foods such as fresh (and local) fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts.

Source: Forbes February 15, 2018 13:52 UTC