The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet, co-developed by researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, has been named the second-best overall diet and the top heart-healthy diet in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Diets Rankings.
The DASH Diet is recognized for its ability to lower high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. It is nutritionally balanced, flexible, and easy to follow.
Developed over 30 years ago with contributions from Dr. George Bray, Dr. Donna Ryan, and Dr. Catherine Champagne, the DASH Diet continues to receive top rankings for its evidence-based health benefits.
In the 2025 rankings, DASH was recognized in the following categories:
– No. 2 Best Diet Overall
– No. 1 Best Heart-Healthy Diet
– No. 1 Best Diet for High Blood Pressure
– No. 2 Best Diet for High Cholesterol
– No. 3 Best Diabetes Diet
– No. 2 Best Diet for Prediabetes
– No. 2 Best Diet for Healthy Eating
– No. 2 Best Diet for Gut Health
– No. 3 Easiest Diet to Follow
– No. 4 Best Diets for Mental Health, Menopause, Arthritis, and Brain Health
The DASH Diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fish, poultry, and nuts. It limits saturated fat, cholesterol, red meats, sweets, and sugary drinks. The plan is rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and protein.
Originally published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1997, the DASH Diet remains one of the most highly cited and trusted nutrition plans globally.
U.S. News rankings are based on expert evaluations from a diverse panel including doctors, dietitians, and health researchers.
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