The Best Diet Plans For 2016 [PHOTOS]

You've decided you're tired of feeling like a stuffed sausage when you try to put on your jeans, so maybe a diet plan is the way to go. But which plan? Here are the BEST DIET PLANS of 2016 according to US News and World Reports.

1. THE DASH DIET  - The goal is to lower and prevent high blood pressure which causes hypertension so you don't stroke out. The Dash Diet is ranked #1 in "Best Diets Overall", #2 in "Best Diabetes Diet, and #3 in "Best Heart Healthy Diets." Click Dash Diet to see how it works.

2. THE TLC DIET - This diet specializes in lowering cholesterol. Their claim is you will lower your bad "LDL" cholesterol by 8 to 10% in six weeks. The key to this plan is cutting way back on "fat." Think fatty meat, whole milk dairy, and fried foods. Here's the link to find out how it works.

3. THE MIND DIET - This diet plan's purpose is preventing Alzheimer's Disease by eating healthy foods. You'll be eating from 10 healthy food groups that include green leafy veggies, nuts, berries, whole grains, etc. and avoiding fatty meats, whole dairy milk, butter and margarine, sweets, and fried foods. Two massive studies have shown cognitive ability picks up when people eat at least two servings of veggies a day. Click here to get specifics on "The Mind Diet."

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