We're excited to announce Mayo Clinic Diet has featured in 10 of 11 "Best Diets" categories in the U.S. News & World Report 2023. For the Mayo Clinic Diet, helping people lose weight and gain control of their health isn't simply a business — it's a key element of our larger mission as an international healthcare leader with unmatched medical expertise and innovation.
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You can meet your weight loss goals while enjoying great food. The Mayo Clinic Diet teaches a common sense, medically-sound approach to making smart decisions about eating — whether you’re dining in or out.
Donna’s personal journey to better health became professional. Since she started the New Mayo Clinic Diet, she’s 100 pounds lighter and enjoying a new career as a Certified Nutrition Coach.
Read her inspiring storyCarol 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.
Read her inspiring storyMembers of the Mayo Clinic Diet have access to unlimited group coaching sessions with Mayo Clinic experts. These regular sessions help to support you, especially when you are starting the program.
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
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.
With many programs, losing weight is the only point. The New Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to inspire hope and promote lasting, life-long health. Built on the unparalleled expertise of the Mayo Clinic, the New Mayo Clinic Diet only weight loss program that features a comprehensive, whole-health menu that is supported by the worldwide leader in healthcare.
Please visit the How It Works page to learn more about the New Mayo Clinic Diet program.
No, the New 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.
The New Mayo Clinic Diet has extensive menus for both vegetarian and healthy keto.