The DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, is all about lowering blood pressure by eating lots of nutrient-rich foods and cutting back on sodium
It focuses on whole, minimally processed foods like fruits, veggies, legumes, nuts, whole grains, fish, and olive oil. It also allows for moderate amounts of dairy, poultry, and eggs while cutting back on red meat and sweets.
Unlike other diets, the MIND diet is not super rigid, so it's easier to stick with long-term. It's all about adding more brain-healthy foods to your diet while gradually cutting back on less healthy options.
The low-fat diet is all about cutting back on fats, especially saturated and trans fats, while eating more complex carbs and lean proteins. It's often recommended for heart health, weight management, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.
It's rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, providing a wide range of essential nutrients. Interestingly, vegetarians often have lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers compared to non-vegetarians.
The plant-based diet focuses on whole, minimally processed plant foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds while excluding animal products.
The flexitarian diet is mostly plant-based but allows for occasional meat and animal products.