The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet, developed with contributions from Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientists, has been ranked the second-best overall diet and the top heart-healthy diet in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Diets Rankings. The annual rankings evaluate 38 diets across 21 categories, helping guide healthy eating resolutions. Women’s Nutrition Research Coordinator Dr. Catherine Champagne says celebrated for combating high blood pressure.
Cut 7 (10) This is a really good eating plan. It just focuses on a lot of fruits and vegetables, which really should be the staple of your diet.”
The DASH Diet has delivered proven health benefits for over 30 years. It ranks first for heart health and high blood pressure, second for prediabetes and gut health, and third for ease of following and diabetes. Dr. Champagne highlights its ability to lower blood pressure, reduce stroke risk, and improve metabolism across all body sizes.
Cut 8 (15) “It is very beneficial because you really want to decrease your risk for these things. Especially, if your family history might warrant you being concerned about your blood pressure.”
Rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy, Champagne says the DASH Diet minimizes saturated fat, cholesterol, and added sugars.
Cut 9 (11) “The diversity of the types of foods that you can incorporate in order to follow the diet will enable you to really have variety in your diet.”
