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Mayo Clinic Diet

More flexible than ever, now with the NEW Diet Score.

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Mayo Clinic Diet

More flexible than ever, now with the NEW Diet Score.

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Personalized programs, proven results

The Mayo Clinic Diet is science-backed and designed by Mayo Clinic experts to fit your life.

In 2025, our healthy weight loss program has been updated to support members using weight-loss medications and is now tailored to conditions such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

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More flexible than ever

From the new Diet Score to added flexibility, the Mayo Clinic Diet unlocks healthier, lasting weight loss. Now you can swap, favorite, and "freestyle" meals to tailor the Mayo Clinic Diet to you.

  • Choose from 7 delicious meal plans including Simple, Mediterranean, Vegetarian and Healthy Keto
  • Customize the meal plan to suit your tastes and lifestyle with the help of our new Freestyle Guides
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GLP-1 support program

The Mayo Clinic Diet for Weight-Loss Medications is your expert companion to losing weight with GLP-1s and other anti-obesity medications. Discover how to:

  • Manage side effects
  • Minimize muscle loss
  • Develop the healthy habits necessary to prevent rebounds once medication stops

The 24-week program is now included with any membership to the Mayo Clinic Diet.

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From the experts at Mayo Clinic

Transform your life with the Mayo Clinic Diet, a medically-backed weight loss program crafted by world-renowned experts at Mayo Clinic.

This convenient at-home program also includes regular group coaching sessions, giving you direct access to Mayo Clinic specialists for guidance and support.

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How the Mayo Clinic Diet Score can help you lose weight

What's your Diet Score?

What's your Diet Score?

A game-changer in tracking your health, the Mayo Clinic Diet Score is a personalized 100-point scoring system to encourage healthy habits, support weight loss and deliver long-lasting results.

Take our free Diet Score survey now and kickstart your journey to a healthier, happier you.


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5.3%
Average weight loss from the Mayo Clinic Diet digital program*
80%
More weight loss from the digital program vs an in-person experience*
13%
Average weight loss of responders to the Mayo Clinic Diet†
*Acosta, et al. (2024): Efficacy of in-person versus digital enhanced lifestyle interventions in adults with overweight and obesity, Obesity Pillars, Volume 12, 2024, 100133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obpill.2024.100133 † Mayo Clinic Diet - Weight Loss and Platform Usage: An analysis of Responders, Digital Wellness Report, August 2024

Real food,
flexible meal plans

Real food,
flexible meal plans

You'll love our 7 delicious meal plans designed to make weight loss simple, nutritious and tasty.

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Real food,
flexible meal plans

Simple

Spend less time in the kitchen, more time living with our most popular meal plan full of delicious quick recipes.

Simple meal plan

Real food,
flexible meal plans

Mediterranean

A plant-based meal plan featuring fish, nuts, legumes and unlimited vegetables and fruits. 

Mediterranean meal plan

Real food,
flexible meal plans

Healthy Keto

A low-carb meal plan high in healthy fats which keeps daily net carbs to around 50 grams.

Healthy Keto meal plan

Real food,
flexible meal plans

The "Original"

A DASH-aligned meal plan following the eating plan from The Mayo Clinic Diet, Third Edition book. 

Original meal plan

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flexible meal plans

Vegetarian

A meat-free, plant-packed meal plan suitable for lacto-ovo vegetarians.

Vegetarian meal plan

Real food,
flexible meal plans

Higher Protein

This tasty meal plan distributes protein evenly across each meal of the day to help curb cravings.

Higher Protein meal plan

This diet is not a fad. You’ve had enough of those and know the result. This is a program that helps you make simple, healthy, pleasurable changes that will result in a weight you can maintain for the rest of your life.

Donald D. Hensrud, MD, MS, MPH

The Mayo Clinic Diet is featured in 10 of 11 “Best Diets” categories by U.S. News & World Report

Frequently asked questions

What’s included in the Mayo Clinic Diet?

  • A best-selling diet that is medically-backed and trusted worldwide
  • All-new digital platform that has helped members lose 3x more weight*
  • Access to the unparalleled educational content and expertise of the Mayo Clinic
  • Mayo Clinic Diet 12 Week Course to help you learn the principles of healthy weight loss
  • Exclusive content and videos from Mayo Clinic Doctors and Experts
  • All-new quick start Lose It! phase, where members can lose 6 to 10 lbs in 2 weeks
  • Tools to track progress and log your meals, exercise, measurements, and body weight
  • All-new quick, easy, healthy, and delicious recipes
  • All-new Habit Optimizer to swap unhealthy habits for good ones
  • Meal plan options that include Healthy Keto, High Protein, Vegetarian and Mediterranean
  • Holistic and whole self-focused program
  • Calorie counting not required
  • Food tracker with over 1m foods
  • Enjoy unlimited fruits and vegetables
  • At-home workouts – no equipment required
  • Psychological quiz to assess diet mindset
  • Unlimited access to a members' Private Facebook Group

How long is the program?

Our initial program is 12 weeks but Mayo Clinic Diet is built for your life. Health is a journey and we’re here every step of the way, for as long as you need us.

What makes the Mayo Clinic Diet different from other online weight loss programs?

With many programs, losing weight is the only point. The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to inspire hope and promote lasting, life-long health. Built on the unparalleled expertise of the Mayo Clinic, the Mayo Clinic Diet only weight loss program that features a comprehensive, whole-health menu that is supported by the worldwide leader in healthcare.

How does the program work?

Please visit the page About the Mayo Clinic Diet to learn more about the program. 

Do I have to count calories?

No, the Mayo Clinic Diet is about making sure you’re getting enough of the foods that are right for you. We are not focused on calorie counting.

What if I’m vegan, vegetarian or keto?

The Mayo Clinic Diet has extensive menus for both vegetarian and healthy keto.