What’s Michigan Really Eating? State’s Top Diets Might Surprise You

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Article courtesy of Hypervibe.

• Michigan’s favorite diet is the keto diet, followed by the Mediterranean diet
• New research has revealed the differing diet trends in every state
• The most popular diet in America is the keto diet

A new study has found Michigan’s favorite diet is keto, alongside 46 other states.

Gabriel Ettenson, MSPT and Chief Medical Officer at Hypervibe.com, analyzed CDC figures revealing that 17.1% of American adults are always on a specialized diet, with distinct patterns across different states. The research discovered the most popular diet in each state by analyzing key search terms.

Top 5 Most Popular Diets in Michigan

1. Keto

Michigan’s go-to diet is the keto diet, which is also the most popular diet across the country. 47 out of 50 states search for this diet more than any other, with a monthly average of 742,525 searches across America.

The keto diet replaces a large portion of carbohydrates with fat and protein, but fat makes up most of the diet. The benefit here is that you cut back on a lot of carbs, such as soda and white bread.

2. Mediterranean

The Mediterranean diet is the second most popular type of diet in Michigan, and it is also the second choice in 46 other states, with a national average of 591,016 monthly searches for this diet.

Based on foods from the Mediterranean such as whole grains, fruits, nuts and seeds, the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, according to many studies, include reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and increased lifespan.

3. DASH

The DASH diet is Michigan’s third most popular diet, with an average monthly search volume of 130,831 across America.

DASH stands for ‘Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension’, with the goal of the diet being to prevent and control hypertension. The diet doesn’t allow alcohol, added sodium and foods that are high in saturated fats, among others.

4. Paleo

The fourth most popular diet in Michigan is the Paleolithic (paleo) diet. Americans search for this diet 132,508 times each month.

Otherwise known as the ‘caveman’ diet, the paleo diet consists of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds. According to studies, the paleo diet has helped in lowering blood pressure, aiding weight loss and improving insulin sensitivity.

5. Alkaline

Michigan’s fifth favorite diet is the alkaline diet. Across America, there are 85,109 average searches made every month for the alkaline diet.

The core concept of this is to increase intake of alkaline foods like fruit, vegetables and nuts while avoiding acid-forming foods like meat, dairy and processed foods to reduce acidity and maintain an optimal pH level.

Gabriel Ettenson, MSPT and Chief Medical Officer at Hypervibe.com, commented on the findings: “Nearly half of American adults now live with diet-related chronic diseases. Heart conditions, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes push many to adopt specialized eating plans as management strategies.

“The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urges Americans to maintain healthy eating habits throughout life to manage weight, meet nutrient needs, and cut disease risk.

“Weight loss diets still sit at the top among all specialized eating plans, with 9.1% of adults going on these diets. This means one in ten adults go for this approach, making it far more common than any other option, such as long-term lifestyle changes.

“Every specialized diet must deliver basic nutritional requirements. The right approach should match your personal health situation while providing balanced nutrients, which is why we advise speaking with healthcare professionals before starting any specialized diet.”

Methodology

The data compiled by Hypervibe.com analyzed numerous search terms related to various popular diets across every US state to establish the nutrition plans that Americans are most interested in.

Source: Google Keyword Planner