For the sixth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet has won the coveted gold medal as this year’s best overall diet in rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.
For your consideration:
Foods in the Mediterranean diet include
- Fruits: Tomatoes, oranges, apples, bananas, pears, grapes, dates, figs, melons, pomegranates, berries
- Vegetables: Leafy greens, bell peppers, onions, garlic, eggplant, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, cucumbers, artichokes
- Legumes: Beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas, peanuts, lentils
- Nuts and seeds: Almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
- Grains: Wheat, oats, corn, rice, quinoa, barley, rye
- Fish and seafood: Salmon, sardines, tuna, trout, mackerel, shrimp, crab, mussels
- Poultry: Chicken, turkey, duck
- Dairy: Cheese, yogurt, milk, butter
- Herbs and spices: Basil, oregano, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, garlic, turmeric, cumin
- Fats and oils: Olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, flaxseed oil