Coconuts & Kettlebells: A Personalized 4-Week Food and Fitness Plan for Long-Term Health, Happiness, and Freedom

Tarr and Ruper, hosts of the Well-Fed Women podcast, propose a four-week plan for good health for women in this uneven guide. Their plan focuses on food quality rather than quantity, espouses a 2,000 calorie minimum instead of the FDA-recommended 2,000 calories per day maximum, and implements a simple, kettle bell–centric exercise plan. The duo offer suggestions for satiating cravings for carbs and fats, as well as managing the four inflammatory foods (grains, dairy, oils, and refined sugar) that can impede weight loss. Over the course of four weeks, dieters follow one of two Paleo-inspired plans, according to whether they identify as fat or carb lovers. Meal plans for each type are included, with such doable recipes as an apple, bacon, and sweet potato hash; coconut chai latte; DIY bone broth; and a bison chili. The exercise component of the plan can easily be performed at home, requiring a little space and a set of kettlebells; detailed photos and instructions ensure proper form. Although the authors spend considerable time making their nutritional and health claims, they aren’t backed by scientific sources. Still, readers interested in improving their health could do worse than following this health-conscious four-week program. (Aug.)