New research has revealed the differing diet trends in every state.
The most popular diet in America is the keto diet, and number one in Florida.
Gabriel Ettenson, MSPT and Chief Medical Officer at Hypervibe, a fitness and wellness company, analyzed CDC figures revealing that 17.1% of American adults are always on a specialized diet, with distinct patterns across different states. The research discovered the most popular diet in each state by analyzing key search terms.
Top 5 Most Popular Diets in Florida
Keto
Florida’s go-to diet is the keto diet, which is also the most popular diet across the country. 47 out of 50 states search for this diet more than any other, with a monthly average of 742,525 searches across America.
The keto diet replaces a large portion of carbohydrates with fat and protein, but fat makes up most of the diet. The benefit here is that you cut back on a lot of carbs, such as soda and white bread.
Mediterranean
The Mediterranean diet is the second most popular type of diet in Florida, and it is also the second choice in 46 other states, with a national average of 591,016 monthly searches for this diet.
Based on foods from the Mediterranean such as whole grains, fruits, nuts and seeds, the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, according to many studies, include reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and increased lifespan.
Paleo
The third most popular diet in Florida is the Paleolithic (paleo) diet. Americans search for this diet 132,508 times each month.
Otherwise known as the ‘caveman’ diet, the paleo diet consists of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds. According to studies, the paleo diet has helped in lowering blood pressure, aiding weight loss and improving insulin sensitivity.
DASH
The DASH diet is Florida’s fourth most popular diet, with an average monthly search volume of 130,831 across America.
DASH stands for ‘Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension’, with the goal of the diet being to prevent and control hypertension. The diet doesn’t allow alcohol, added sodium and foods that are high in saturated fats, among others.
Alkaline
Florida’s fifth favorite diet is the alkaline diet. Across America, there are 85,109 average searches made every month for the alkaline diet.
The core concept of this is to increase intake of alkaline foods like fruit, vegetables and nuts while avoiding acid-forming foods like meat, dairy and processed food to reduce acidity and maintain an optimal pH level.
