Mayo Clinic Diet
delivering healthy weight loss for life
Experience powerful, personalized programs for lasting, transformative weight loss, like Carol Cate, who lost 47 lbs* and overcame prediabetes and high cholesterol.
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Mayo Clinic Diet for healthy weight loss
Our classic program helps you lose 6-10 lbs in your first 2 weeks, and offers the structure you need to make lasting changes for lifelong weight management.
Learn moreWeight-Loss Medications program
Designed for members using weight-loss medications, this program offers expert guidance and tools to help minimize side effects and prevent rebounds associated with GLP-1s.
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Mayo Clinic Diet is featured in 10 of 11 “Best Diets” categories by U.S. News & World Report 2023
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Carol was diagnosed with pre-diabetes, pre-hypertension, and rising cholesterol. After a year on the New Mayo Clinic Diet, she’s down 47 pounds* and feeling great.
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Donna’s personal journey to better health became professional. Since she started the Mayo Clinic Diet, she’s 100 pounds* lighter and enjoying a new career as a Certified Nutrition Coach.
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Nick realized he had to swap unhealthy habits for good ones. Today, he’s 50 pounds* lighter and excited to see the improvements in his health.
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Delicious meal plans + recipes
Choose from 6 delicious menus, including our much-loved Simple meal plan. Plus, we share new recipes every week.
Exclusive weight loss tools
Get access to Mayo Clinic Diet tools such as our habit optimizer, food tracker, meal prep steps, fundamentals checklist, and two ebooks including the New York Times bestselling Mayo Clinic Diet.
Unlimited group coaching
Get access to unlimited group coaching sessions with live Q&A. Plus, you're invited to special monthly webinars with esteemed Mayo Clinic physicians.
Your success = Extra savings
Follow our program for 12 weeks and you’ll earn a $75 Success Reward to celebrate your achievements. Conditions apply.
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
Forget counting calories or calculating points. Mayo Clinic Diet teaches a common sense, medically-sound approach to making smart decisions about eating, whether you’re dining in or out.
Meal plans include: “Original”, Simple, Mediterranean, Healthy Keto, Higher Protein, Vegetarian and the new Protein Balance for GLP-1s. Our most popular meal plans are also available gluten-free.
Why members love the Mayo Clinic Diet
Mayo Clinic Diet is a lifelong, sustainable approach to weight loss
Practical nutrition
We focus on whole-food nutrition, making healthy eating straightforward with no need for calorie counting.
Understanding habits
We delve into the science of behavior, helping you understand and improve your eating habits for lasting change.
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.