Vegetarian Diet: Focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, with limited dairy and eggs. Rich in heart-healthy fats and antioxidants.
Diet: Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and plant-based protein sources, designed to lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
Plant-Based Diet: Avoids processed foods and focuses on whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. High in fiber and low in unhealthy fats.
Ornish Diet: A very low-fat, whole-food vegetarian diet developed by Dr. Dean Ornish, shown to reverse heart disease by focusing on fruits, vegetables.
Eco-Atkins Diet: A plant-based version of the Atkins diet, emphasizing high-protein foods like soy, nuts, and legumes while avoiding animal products.
Flexitarian Diet: Primarily plant-based but allows for occasional meat and animal products. Emphasizes whole foods and plant proteins.
Vegan Diet: Eliminates all animal products, focusing entirely on plant-based foods. Can significantly reduce cholesterol levels and improve heart health.
Index Diet: Focuses on low-GI foods like non-starchy vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fruits to maintain stable blood sugar levels and reduce heart disease risk.
Nordic Diet (Vegetarian Version): Emphasizes root vegetables, berries, whole grains, and legumes. Similar to the Mediterranean diet but based on foods native.
Pescatarian Diet: A mostly vegetarian diet that includes fish and seafood. While not strictly vegetarian, the inclusion of omega-3-rich fish supports heart health.