A new report is outlining the top five diets that are being sought after in the Sunshine State.
According to Hypervibe, the Keto diet is the most popular in Florida, as well as in 46 other states.
Based on their data, the keto diet receives a monthly average of 742,525 searches in the U.S.
What is the keto diet?
When it comes to this diet, fat and protein replace a large amount of carbohydrates.
Hypervibe says that a benefit when doing this diet is that people will cut back on soda and white bread, which have a lot of carbs.
The following table has the other four popular diets in Florida, and the national monthly searches they receive.
| Diet | Monthly Searches |
| Mediterranean | 591,016 |
| Paleo | 132,508 |
| DASH | 130,831 |
| Alkaline | Alkaline |
The other diets explained
Mediterranean
Just like its name suggests, the Mediterranean diet involves foods that are from that area.
These foods include whole grains, fruits, nuts and seeds.
According to reports, this diet helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Paleo
The Paleo or Paleolithic diet is known as the “Caveman” diet and consists of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds.
Studies suggest that this diet aids in lowering blood pressure, helping with weight loss and improving insulin sensitivity.
DASH
DASH is an acronym that stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.”
The main goal for this diet is to prevent and control hypertension.
For beer lovers, this diet might not be for you because alcohol consumption is not allowed, as well as foods that are high in saturated fats.
Alkaline
The last diet that is popular in Florida and in the country is the alkaline diet.
The purpose of this diet is to increase the intake of alkaline foods, which include fruit, vegetables and nuts.
This diet aims at cutting the consumption of acid-forming foods like meat, dairy and processed foods.
When deciding on a diet, it is recommended to consult a medical expert.