Which dietary patterns are included in the tool?

Diet ID’s personalized approach to nutrition allows each user to identify their current way of eating as well as specify health goals to select a dietary plan that works with their preferences, eating style, and restrictions. Here is a list of the dietary patterns we currently include in our collection; we are always adding new ones.

PLANT-FORWARD DIET PATTERNS

No Red Meat: Includes fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, dairy products, eggs, poultry, and fish. May include highly processed foods, beverages, and ingredients.

Flexitarian: Mostly vegetarian diet that sometimes includes meat, fish, and/or poultry. May include highly processed foods, beverages, and ingredients.

Pescatarian: Includes seafood (fin fish and shellfish), vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, dairy products, and eggs. May include highly processed dairy and plant-based foods. Excludes all other animal products.

Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian (a.k.a. "Vegetarian"): Includes vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, dairy products, and eggs. May include highly processed dairy and plant-based foods. Excludes all other animal products.

Vegan: Comprised of 100% plant-based foods including vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, as well as processed foods such as baked goods, soyfoods, oils, dairy substitutes, meat substitutes, and sweets/desserts made without dairy or egg. Excludes all animal products.

Whole Foods Plant Based: The Whole Foods Plant Based diet includes vegetables, fruits, intact whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes, with minimal processed foods (such as soyfoods, whole grain flour-based products) and no added oils, concentrated sugars, or concentrated fats.

Whole Foods Plant Based Low Fat: The WFPB Fat-Restricted diet includes vegetables, fruits, intact whole grains, and legumes. It includes minimal amounts of processed foods (such as soyfoods, whole grain flour-based products), fatty foods (such as avocado and coconut), and nuts and seeds, and has no added oils, concentrated sugars, or concentrated fats.

South Asian Vegetarian: Based on vegetarian Indian cuisine with an emphasis on flatbreads (e.g. roti, chapati, naan), rice, legumes (e.g. chickpeas, lentils, peas), vegetables (e.g. spinach, potatoes, cauliflower), fruits (e.g. mango, banana, papaya), dairy products (e.g. yogurt, milk, paneer), nuts (e.g. peanuts, cashews), and eggs (optional). Use of whole and ground spices (e.g. cumin, turmeric, chili, asafoetida), fresh herbs (e.g. coriander, mint), and hot chili peppers are common.

Latin American Vegetarian: Based heavily on corn/maize, chilis, rice, vegetables, fruits, and beans. Also, included are wheat and other grains, eggs, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, sweeteners, and dairy products.

Gluten Free Vegetarian: Includes fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, eggs, plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, and non-fat dairy products, with minimal food packaging. Excludes gluten-containing grains (e.g. wheat, farro, rye) and gluten-containing ingredients.

Gluten Free Vegan: Comprised of 100% plant-based foods including vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, plus some minimally processed soy and nut-based products. Excludes all animal products and gluten-containing grains (e.g. wheat, farro, rye) and gluten-containing ingredients.

Portfolio Diet: A modified vegan diet that includes a "portfolio" of foods shown to lower LDL cholesterol. The diet is based on soluble-fiber rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, stanol-enriched fats, and soy products.

Ornish Diet: The ORNISH plan for reversing heart disease includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, non-fat dairy products, egg whites, and limited nuts and seeds. Emphasis is on plant foods and low-fat foods.

Pritikin Diet: Focuses on a wide variety of whole (unprocessed) or minimally processed foods. Also, included are unrefined complex carbohydrates, vegetables, fruit, dairy and/or dairy alternatives, protein-rich plant-based (e.g. legumes, soy) and animal-based foods (e.g. fish, lean poultry & meat, egg whites).

POPULAR DIET PATTERNS

Keto: Short for "ketogenic," this dietary pattern is designed to cause the metabolic state of ketosis, whereby the body burns predominantly fat for fuel rather than carbohydrate. As such, the diet is based on fatty foods like butter, oil, fatty animal flesh, egg yolks, fatty condiments, avocado, full fat dairy products, coconut products, seeds, nuts, and limited amounts of fruits, vegetables, and beans.

Paleo: Includes a variety of meats (e.g. grass-fed, game), wild fish and seafood, free-range eggs, whole fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, with or without non-dairy milk. Limits legumes, grains, dairy products, refined sugars and added salt.

Low-Carb: Includes lean meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, mostly non-starchy vegetables, whole fruits, nuts and seeds, variety of fats, with or without dairy/non-dairy products. Limits grains, legumes, and added sugars.

Low-Fat: Includes lean meats, poultry and fish, fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, and low-fat dairy products. May include low-fat processed foods and limited amounts of nuts, seeds, nut butters, olives, avocado, cooking oils, fatty fish, and eggs.

ETHNIC AND REGION-SPECIFIC DIET PATTERNS

Popular American: Includes fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, dairy products, eggs, meats, poultry, and fish. May include highly processed foods, beverages, and ingredients.

Mediterranean: Includes vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, whole grains, legumes, dairy products, seafood and lean poultry. Emphasis on olive oil, herbs, spices, and optional red wine (moderation).

Latin American: Based heavily on corn/maize, chile, and beans and typically includes wheat and other grains, meats, poultry, fish/seafood, eggs, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, sweeteners, and dairy products.

Carribean (West Indies): Based on the traditional cuisines of Trinidad, Jamaica, Guyana, Tobago, and Haiti. There is emphasis on soups and stews, root vegetables, rice, bread, coconut products, tropical fruits, fish, and cow’s milk. Traditionally, the mid-day meal (“lunch”) is the main meal, while the evening meal (“dinner”) consists of lighter fare.

South Asian: Based on Indian cuisine with an emphasis on flatbreads (e.g. roti, chapati, naan), rice, legumes (e.g. chickpeas, lentils, peas), vegetables (e.g. spinach, potatoes, cauliflower), fruits (e.g. mango, banana, papaya), dairy products (e.g. yogurt, milk, paneer), nuts (e.g. peanuts, cashews), eggs, meats (e.g. chicken, lamb, beef), fish and seafood. Use of whole and ground spices (e.g. cumin, turmeric, chili, asafoetida), fresh herbs (e.g. coriander, mint), and hot chili peppers are common.

Korean: Reflective of the traditional cuisine of South Korea with a strong emphasis on rice, vegetables, legumes, and meats, particularly beef, chicken, and pork. Also, included is a variety of fermented foods like kimchi (fermented vegetables), noodles, tofu, soy products, and seafood. Meals are often accompanied by side dishes (banchan), e.g. seasoned vegetables, eggs, and small portions of meat or fish. The use of seasonings such as soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and gochujang (fermented chili paste) is common.

Vietnamese: Reflective of the traditional cuisine of Vietnam, is based heavily on rice, meat, fish, and vegetables. The dietary pattern typically includes rice and rice-derived products, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and eggs.

Continental European South: The Southern European dietary pattern is based on the cuisines common in the countries of Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Continental European North: The Northern European dietary pattern is based on the cuisines common in the countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.

Southern American: Reflective of the style of cuisine common to the Southern states of America, this diet includes fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, dairy products, eggs, meats, poultry, and fish. May include highly processed foods, beverages, and ingredients.

THERAPEUTIC DIET PATTERNS

CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease): Includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts/seeds, legumes, some non-fat dairy products, non-dairy milk, lean meats, poultry and fish, non-tropical vegetable oils. Emphasis is on low-sodium foods, lower potassium and phosphorus foods. CKD patterns are available as a Mediterranean style, DASH, vegetarian, and vegan.

DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension): Includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts/seeds, legumes, mostly non-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry and fish, non-tropical vegetable oils. Emphasis is on low-sodium foods.

MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay): A therapeutic plan designed to promote a healthy brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It encourages vegetables, especially leafy greens, fruits, especially berries, nuts, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil, and wine. in moderation (if consumed). Saturated fats, fast/fried foods, red meats, cheese, and sweets are discouraged.

American Heart Association Diet: This diet includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat or non-fat dairy products, lean poultry, fish, egg whites, and non-tropical vegetable oils. Emphasis is on oats, barley, beans, lentils, peas, nuts and seeds.

TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes): Includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat or non-fat dairy products, lean poultry, fish, egg whites, and non-tropical vegetable oils. Emphasis is on oats, barley, beans, lentils, peas, nuts and seeds.

Gluten-Free (available with meat, vegetarian, and vegan): Includes a variety of whole fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, beans and lentils, and GF plant-based meat and dairy alternatives. If vegetarian, also includes free-range eggs and non-fat dairy products. If not plant-based, also includes sustainably produced poultry and fish. Excludes gluten-containing grains (e.g. wheat, farro, rye) and gluten-containing ingredients.

Low FODMAP: Includes foods known to be low in FODMAPs, which are certain types of carbohydrates that may aggravate symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Meat, fish, poultry, and eggs are allowed. Dairy is restricted due to lactose (one of the FODMAPs), but lactose free dairy products, most plant-based dairy alternatives, fermented dairy products, and small amounts of certain hard cheeses are acceptable. Nuts and seeds are limited to about 1 oz/day, and certain types are recommended over others per concentration of FODMAPs present. Beans are generally restricted to certain types, and a small portion per day. Gluten-containing grains are eliminated; other grains are acceptable. Low FODMAP fruits, vegetables, herbs, and sweeteners, are acceptable.

Menopause: Includes a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, dairy and non-dairy products, legumes, nuts, seeds, lean poultry, fish, eggs, healthy oils (e.g. olive oil), with an emphasis on green leafy vegetables, beans, berries, and soybean-based foods (e.g. soybeans, tofu, edamame, soy milk). Vegetarian and vegan menopause diet patterns also available.