Author: CMWL Team

Blood type diets have increased in popularity during the past 10 years based on numerous books that claim specific diets are better for different blood types. Most popular is Eat Right for Your Blood Type by Peter D’Adamo. For example, the book claims Type A blood types thrive on vegetarian diets, and Type B blood types should focus on keeping fat consumption to a minimum. The specific diets claim to improve health and decrease risk of disease....

Summertime is about socializing with friends and relaxing in the sun. Often times, these activities come with a cocktail in hand. But that cocktail is anything but calorie free. Just two fruity alcoholic drinks can pile on 800 calories or more. One drink becomes two, two becomes three, and suddenly you’ve washed down hundreds or thousands of liquid calories....

Your body needs protein to survive. In fact, every cell in the body is made up of protein. But not all proteins are created equal when it comes to overall health. Unfortunately, you won't find the best protein for weight loss in a steak or a burger, but you can find it in other delicious foods, and you don't have to limit yourself to meat!...

When it comes to weight loss, attitude is everything. Turns out, your attitude toward healthy eating plays a big factor in the choices you make at the grocery store too. A recent study found it’s not about where you shop that contributes to healthy eating choices, but it’s all in your head....

You just had an amazing workout. You took the intensity up a notch, held a plank longer than usual, and maybe even ran an extra mile. You feel great, accomplished, like you can tackle any task thrown your way. But the next day, the reality of going the extra distance strikes you’re incredibly sore!...

When it comes to the biggest meal of the day, America has it wrong. You’ve heard it before, but saving your largest meal for dinner isn’t doing your medical weight loss plan any favors. You may know where this is going next, but your biggest meal of the day should come soon after you rise and shine. You guessed it; Breakfast wins the meal war again....

When you turn 50, you have a lot to celebrate you're half a century old! You’ve made it this far unscathed, so you may ask yourself, What's the point in changing my health habits now? I’ve already sealed my fate; it’s too late to reverse any disease that's coming my way now....

It's almost time to line up for flu shots, and if you're tipping the scale, even just a little, you should make it a priority to get vaccinated. Why? You may not be imagining it when it seems like people who are in the best shape never get sick. ...

Summer is out, fall is in, which means a new crop of superfoods are in too. No need to mourn the loss of summer produce; fall superfoods can hold their own. Plus, it’s fun to mix up your menu every so often. Savor fall’s delicious flavors with the following superfoods:...

When you start a new diet, it seems like you're given a laundry list off foods that are off limits no ice cream, potato chips, cookies, French fries, etc. You're told they will give you diabetes or a heart attack, to think of these foods as a splurge at best....