What Are the New Year’s Top Diets?
When the new year rolls in, everyone seems to be eating healthier—or at least differently—for a couple of weeks, anyway. Suddenly, your vocabulary expands: keto, paleo, low-FODMAP, Mediterranean, flexitarian, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, carnivore, raw. Even baby food is on the menu in 2026, too.
The resolution to “eat healthier” is everywhere—but what does it actually mean? For some, it’s simple: more fruits and vegetables. For others, it meansbuilding muscle, lowering blood pressure, or easing inflammation. To decode the diet chatter, read on.
Mediterranean Diet—All about balance: fruits, veggies, whole grains, healthy fats, and poultry. This fiber-forward diet limits red meat and processed foods, supports heart and mental health, and topped U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Diets list. Think greens, tomatoes, fish, olive oil, beans, and legumes à la Greece, Italy, Spain, and Turkey.
Excerpted from Virginia Living
