U.S. News and World Report is famous (and in some cases infamous) for ranking products, institutions and services of all kinds, be it cars, colleges or diets. Yesterday, they released diet rankings in a number of categories, most notably the best commercial diets and the best diets for weight loss. They also created a list for both the best diabetic diets and the best heart-healthy diets, and a list of best overall diets.
U.S. News reports that they spent six month researching diets, and then had a panel of 22 health experts score the diet on seven different criteria. The diet was judged on its nutritional completeness, its safety, its ability to prevent or manage diabetes, its ability to prevent or manage heart disease, short-term weight loss, long-term weight loss and how easy it is to follow.
It’s little surprise to us that Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig topped both lists, as multiple studies have shown these two diets to be effective. Below are the top eight diets from the best commercial diets and the best diets for weight loss.
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This week, Jacqueline Laurita of Real Housewives of New Jersey showed off her new slimmer look in New York City. According to a press release, Jacqueline lost 50 pounds of post-baby weight using the Medifast diet. She even says she dropped 12 pounds in her first two weeks.
Many people find success on the Medifast plan, in part due to its convenient, packaged foods. On the Medifast diet, you will eat five small Medifast meals throughout the day and then prepare yourself a “lean and green” dinner. This dinner consists of lean protein and lots of greens and vegetables, that you can eat either raw or cooked. There are many items to choose from when it comes to your five Medifast meals, including bars, shakes, puddings, and soups.
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There are many factors that go into choosing to sign up for a diet plan, and cost is one of the most carefully considered. Jeanne Lee for CBS MoneyWatch takes a look at this question from a unique perspective: the cost to lose 20 pounds. She calculates the cost per pound lost for eighth different popular weight-loss systems. Most of these diets are meal delivery services that provide balanced, portion controlled foods. On the other hand, Weight Watchers and eDiets are support-only programs provide the customer with tips, goals and meal plans, but not food. These support-based programs are far cheaper per pound lost, but some may find them hard to follow.
In the end, the diet program that’s the best investment is the one that helps you lead a healthier lifestyle and see long-term results. MoneyWatch recommends the diets with proven track records and economical fees.
Flip through this slide show to compare the costs of Medifast, In the Zone Delivery, eDiets, Bistro MD, Weight Watchers, Nurtisystem, Jenny Craig and South Beach Online.
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If losing weight is your new year’s resolution, then take a look at Medifast. They’ve made it affordable to jump start your weight loss with a special coupon offer. You’ll save $50 off any purchase of $275 or more during January when you use the coupon code JAN31C at check-out.
That’s good toward the men’s, women’s or diabetic’s Medifast plans, or any of the Medifast products online.
This special offer from Medifast is valid until January 31, 2010 and is sure to help you follow through on your weight loss goals.
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