Nordic diet
This diet emphasizes seasonal and locally sourced options, with a concern for protecting the environment
Ornish diet
One of the reasons folks opt for a plant-based diet is that there's evidence it can ward off chronic diseases
Vegetarian diet
This approach certainly impressed our panel of experts, who awarded strong scores for short-term weight loss
Flexitarian diet
Overall, the expert panelists thought this was a great option for a plant-based approach
Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet is the No. 1 plant-based diet and tops the list for best diet overall.
This diet is more of an
eating plan
, and followers can get guidance from the Mediterranean Food Pyramid.
Get ready to add "
new meat"
to your diet, including tofu, beans, lentils, peas, nuts and seeds, and eggs
Stock up on tofu.
Other meat substitutes, like soy, will also become a staple. While fruits and vegetables will make up much of your diet
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