Your diet suggestion:
Balanced Diet
You understand the power of moderation and the wisdom of making no food groups off-limits! Your answers suggest a diet that’s both flexible and sustainable may be right for you.
The Balanced Diet is all about improving your nutrition by adding wholesome foods, not restricting them. Think: whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables. This eating pattern has a default macro ratio of 50% carbs, 20% protein, and 30% fat. (But you can change it to suit your preferences!)
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Tips for following this eating pattern:
- Stock up on whole foods like lean meat, dairy, eggs, beans, and whole grains.
- Build a habit of mindful eating and enjoying everything in moderation.
- Change your routine one small step at a time.
- Keep your plate colorful with fruits and veggies at every meal. Meal Planner can help!
Your diet suggestion:
Pescatarian Diet
You love your roasted salmon and tuna salad. And you want a diet that’s both nourishing and flexible. Pescatarian eating gives you the best of both worlds: high-quality protein and omega-3s from seafood, plus all the plant-based perks. Think: Seafood, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
This eating pattern excludes meat and has a default macro ratio of 50% carbs, 20% protein, and 30% fat. (But you can change it to suit your preferences!)
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Tips for following this eating pattern:
- Include seafood 2–3 times per week for omega-3 benefits.
- Pair seafood with whole grains, legumes, and fresh vegetables.
- Explore different types of fish and seafood to keep meals exciting. Meal Planner can help!
- Choose grilled, baked, or broiled options over fried.
Your diet suggestion:
Flexitarian Diet
You like the idea of eating more plants (who wouldn’t?) but don’t want to give up pepperoni pizza or grandma’s meatballs. Good news: You don’t have to.
This eating pattern has a default macro ratio of 50% carb, 20% protein, and 30% fat. (But you can change it to suit your preferences!) It excludes red meat and incorporates more plant-based recipes.
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Tips for following this eating pattern:
- Make fruits, vegetables, and legumes your everyday staples.
- Opt for lean sources of meat like chicken or turkey.
- Use herbs and spices to keep meals interesting.
- Consider planning at least one meatless day each week. Meal Planner can help!
Your diet suggestion:
Vegetarian Diet
You’re ready to ditch meat and focus on a plant-powered diet, with room for dairy and eggs.
Luckily, vegetarian eating is nutritious, satisfying, and packed with flavor and variety. Think: whole grains, legumes, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables. This eating pattern excludes meat and fish, and has a default macro ratio of 50% carbs, 20% protein, and 30% fat. (But you can change it to suit your preferences!)
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Tips for following this eating pattern:
- Build your meals around beans, tofu, lentils, dairy, and eggs for protein.
- Balance meals with whole grains, healthy fats, and lots of vegetables.
- Don’t forget iron and vitamin B12—look for fortified foods or talk to your doctor about supplements.
- Keep pantry staples like chickpeas and quinoa on hand for quick meals.
Your diet suggestion:
Low-Carb Diet
You’re looking to dial down the carbs while keeping your meals satisfying and sustainable.
A low-carb approach can help with weight goals, but you don’t have to deal with extreme restrictions. You’re still encouraged to eat non-starchy veggies (like leafy greens and cauliflower), meat, and eggs. This eating pattern has a default macro ratio of 25% carbs, 25% protein, and 50% fat—but you can change it to suit your preferences!
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Tips for following this eating pattern:
- Load up on non-starchy vegetables like greens, cauliflower, and zucchini.
- Choose lean proteins and healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and avocado.
- Limit sugary drinks, baked goods, and refined grains.
- Plan your meals in advance to help stay on track with your goals. Meal Planner can help!
Your diet suggestion:
Keto Diet
You’ve got the commitment to go all-in on keto’s low-carb, high-fat lifestyle.
The keto diet can help you tap into fat for fuel and make progress on your weight loss journey. This eating pattern has a default macro ratio of 10% carb, 25% protein, and 65% fat, promoting ketosis and sustained energy—but there are a few things you should know before starting.
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Tips for following this eating pattern:
- Prioritize healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, and nuts.
- Look out for hidden sugars in packaged foods.
- Drink plenty of water and replenish electrolytes.
- Prepare snacks ahead of time to stay on track. Meal Planner can help!
Your diet suggestion:
Mediterranean Diet
Break out the EVOO (ahem, extra-virgin olive oil). You want to eat in a way that’s backed by science and has numerous health benefits! Read more about those in our guide to the Mediterranean diet.
But TL;DR: this dietary approach includes a vibrant buffet of whole foods, healthy fats, and fresh flavors. Think: whole grains, fish, olive oil, fruits, and vegetables. It has a default macro ratio of 50% carb, 20% protein, and 30% fat in the app, but you can change it to suit your preferences!
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Tips for following this eating pattern:
- Use olive oil as your go-to fat.
- Eat fish or seafood twice a week.
- Load up on fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains.
- Prepare snacks ahead of time to stay on track. Meal Planner can help!
Your diet suggestion:
Whole-Food Focused Diet
You’re all about real, unprocessed foods and skipping the extra additives. And that makes sense—a whole-foods diet means you’ll get plenty of nutrition and avoid the hidden fat, sodium, and calories that may come with some processed food.
You’ll feast on whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables. This eating pattern excludes ultra-processed foods, and has a default macro ratio of 50% carb, 20% protein, and 30% fat. (But you can change it to suit your preferences!)
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Tips for following this eating pattern:
- Focus on fresh or frozen ingredients without added sauces or sugars.
- Read labels and consider items with shorter ingredients lists.
- Be mindful about added sugars, refined oils, and ultra-processed foods.
- Prepare snacks ahead of time to stay on track. Meal Planner can help!
Your diet suggestion:
Paleo Diet
You want to eat like our ancestors—whole foods only, no grains, dairy, or added sugars.
The paleo diet can be nourishing, and packed with protein. Think: meat, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables. This eating pattern is great if you’re drawn to a whole-food, grain-free way of eating. And it has a default macro ratio of 20% carb, 30% protein, and 50% fat. (But you can change it to suit your preferences!)
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Tips for following this eating pattern:
- Focus on meat, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and nuts.
- Skip grains, legumes, dairy, and anything processed.
- Keep paleo-friendly snacks on hand to stay prepared. Meal Planner can help!
Your diet suggestion:
Vegan Diet
You’re all about plant-based eating, whether for your health, the environment, or ethical reasons.
A vegan diet is rich in nutrients and, with the help of the MyFitnessPal Meal Planner, it’s full of flavor and variety! Think: whole grains, tofu, healthy fats, beans, fruits, and vegetables. This eating pattern has a default macro ratio of 50% carb, 20% protein, and 30% fat. (But you can change it to suit your preferences!)
Need recipe inspiration for a Vegan Diet?
You can select “Vegan Diet” in MyFitnessPal’s Meal Planner and discover recommended recipes to fit your lifestyle, time, and budget.
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Tips for following this eating pattern:
- Focus on protein-rich plants like tofu, lentils, and beans.
- Pay special attention to nutrients like B12, iron, and omega-3 and talk to your doctor about supplements.
- Include a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.
- Try new-to-you ingredients like tempeh or nutritional yeast.
The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.
