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Each year, U.S. News & World Report releases a list of the best overall diets.
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Each diet is ranked by a panel of leading medical and nutrition experts.
These are healthy diets in line with safe and well-balanced nutrition concepts.
And unfortunately, the worst diets on the list don’t surprise me either.
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In a solid weight loss plan, there are certainly markers I look for as a dietitian.
In addition, the rate of weight loss recommended is extremely important.
The amount of calories taken in is also important for a weight loss diet.
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Anything less than 1,200 calories can be dangerous to your health.
Here’s why these 5 diets arethe lowest ranking diets of 2023 according to U.S News.
The Keto diet
Ranking at 20 out of 24 diets is the super popularKeto diet.
Weight loss can occur, but how long can you really eat like this?
Although the plan has been updated with several new options, the basic phases are similar.
Much of the plan has you buying pre-packaged foods called Fuelings.
Dieters are matched with an independent coach to help them learn healthy habits.
Most of these coaches tend to be formerOptaviacustomers.
It is a plan that allows for up to threeSlimFast-approved snacks in between meals.
This is one of the lowest ranking diets of 2023 because:
