Stefani Ruper I write and talk about phytoestrogens on this blog a lot. Phytoestrogens are estrogen-like compounds that come from plants, and are found in particularly high quantities in soy and flax seeds. Lower quantities of phytoestrogens can be found in all legumes and nuts, such that women with sensitive hormonal systems may find themselves reacting to … Read more
In today’s culture, it’s rare to hear someone talk about the dangers of over-exercising. Normally, we are exhorted to exercise as long and as hard as we can, so that we can burn as many calories as possible. We are told to do cardio for no less than 30 minutes, and it’s better to do … Read more
One of the first things I ask women when they tell me they struggle with acne is: “Have you tried eliminating dairy yet?” I ask because I personally struggle with dairy, because I’ve met and worked with so many people who struggle with dairy, and because I have read the studies. If Nestle admits that … Read more
On a drizzly London evening back in October, I was salsa dancing with a good friend of mine. He’s a very talented dancer. Talented dancers often require laser-like focus and attention. It’s not that focusing on a dance is a chore, not by any means. But it does mean that the dance demands all of … Read more
Popular wisdom says that fat is unhealthy. It is a plain and simple fact: the more fat you have on your body, the more likely you are to become ill, and to die sooner. This is something everyone in Western culture accepts as true from a very young age. Nevertheless, just as the fat and … Read more
Osteoporosis is when bone becomes more porous and thus more brittle as you age. Osteopenia is the precursor to osteoporosis, and while osteoporosis normally only occurs in elderly people, osteopenia is common among young women, too. Osteomalcia is another problem, this time due to soften bones, and is primarily due to vitamin D deficiency. Combining … Read more
It’s no secret that in order to sleep well, we need a sleep routine. Preparing our mind and body for sleep is what makes falling into our comfy bed at night a success 🙂 So here are some of my tips to help you get a great night’s sleep. Prepare Your Room For sleep to … Read more
As a paleo blogger, I keep my ears in a lot of different conversations happening on the web. This helps keep me as open-minded and informed as possible. (Or I try, anyway.) Two of the conversations I like to pay special attention to are the weight loss conversation, and the body image conversation. Huh?? is … Read more
Hi loves. We’re back with a super special episode #046 of The Paleo Women Podcast!! AND I AM HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Be sure to check back every Tuesday for a new episode, and head over to iTunes or Stitcher to subscribe! To leave a review for the podcast, go to: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/review. I would appreciate … Read more
One of the most common questions I receive from readers and clients, especially during the holidays, is about self-sabotage: How do you stick to a weight loss plan? I can’t tell you how many women I have worked with who continually went up and down with their weight, but could never stabilize at a healthy … Read more