WW (Weight Watchers) Diet
#1 in Best Commercial Diet Plans
Jenny Craig Diet
#2 in Best Commercial Diet Plans
Jenny Craig drew praise for being easy to follow, nutritionally complete and safe, but experts were lukewarm about its potential to bolster heart health or help diabetics. more
Jenny Craig drew praise for being easy to follow, nutritionally complete and safe, but experts were lukewarm about its potential to bolster heart health or help diabetics. more
Nutritarian Diet
#3 in Best Commercial Diet Plans
The Nutritarian diet is "fairly sound and safe to follow," according to one expert. But, several said the daily salads and the elimination of certain food groups, caffeine and between-meal snacking make it difficult to follow. more
The Nutritarian diet is "fairly sound and safe to follow," according to one expert. But, several said the daily salads and the elimination of certain food groups, caffeine and between-meal snacking make it difficult to follow. more
South Beach Diet
#4 in Best Commercial Diet Plans
Although the South Beach Diet can produce rapid weight loss, its restrictions can make it difficult for dieters to keep the pounds off, experts said. more
Although the South Beach Diet can produce rapid weight loss, its restrictions can make it difficult for dieters to keep the pounds off, experts said. more
Biggest Loser Diet
#5 in Best Commercial Diet Plans (tie)
The diet received high marks for fast weight loss, but it’s not overly special compared with other diets, according to many panelists. One said it’s merely "capitalizing on the name" of the popular TV show. more
The diet received high marks for fast weight loss, but it’s not overly special compared with other diets, according to many panelists. One said it’s merely "capitalizing on the name" of the popular TV show. more
Nutrisystem Diet
#5 in Best Commercial Diet Plans (tie)
Nutrisystem is easier to follow than many other diets and has few nutritional deficiencies, but don't expect it to have a positive effect on diabetes or heart health. more
Nutrisystem is easier to follow than many other diets and has few nutritional deficiencies, but don't expect it to have a positive effect on diabetes or heart health. more
Zone Diet
#5 in Best Commercial Diet Plans (tie)
It's "unnecessary and tedious to structure every meal around specific macronutrient thresholds" to comply with the Zone diet, one expert said. Another stated there is "no magic with the diet." more
It's "unnecessary and tedious to structure every meal around specific macronutrient thresholds" to comply with the Zone diet, one expert said. Another stated there is "no magic with the diet." more
SlimFast Diet
#8 in Best Commercial Diet Plans
SlimFast scored low for healthy eating, diabetes and heart disease However, it did receive high marks for overall weight loss and fast weight loss. more
SlimFast scored low for healthy eating, diabetes and heart disease However, it did receive high marks for overall weight loss and fast weight loss. more
HMR Program
#9 in Best Commercial Diet Plans
Optavia Diet
#10 in Best Commercial Diet Plans