December 12, 2022, 6:50 pm
Dear Melissa: Empower Yourself for the Whole30
In a previous Dear Melissa newsletter, I talked about the unexpected benefits of my first Whole30 back in April 2009, and how those 30...
December 12, 2022, 6:50 pm
Dear Melissa: Empower Yourself for January Whole30
In last week’s Dear Melissa newsletter, I talked about the unexpected benefits of my first Whole30 back in April 2009, and how those 30...
December 5, 2022, 4:00 pm
Set Boundaries Around Food, Alcohol, and Table Talk
Food boundaries aren’t just about food Since 2009 (the earliest days of Whole30), I’ve spent a lot of time helping people say no to...
September 13, 2021, 7:11 am
The Science Behind Whole30’s Success
Wondering how the Whole30 program has led to millions of success stories? It starts with an elimination protocol.
August 11, 2021, 2:59 pm
Whole30 101: The Pancake Rule
The History, Philosophy, and Revisions of the Whole30 Rule Inspired by Our Most-Asked-About Food Since the creation of the Whole30 in April 2009, we’ve...
March 13, 2020, 9:10 pm
A Change to the Whole30 Rules: Peas are Compatible
We're adding an exception for peas, which means that sugar snap peas, snow peas, green peas, yellow peas, and split peas are allowed during...
November 7, 2019, 11:00 am
NEW Whole30 Rule: Whole30 Compatible Extracts
Going forward, botanical extracts (such as vanilla extract, lemon extract, or lavender extract) will be allowed on the program, even if the ingredients contain...
April 29, 2019, 10:00 am
Five Meal Prep Tips for an Easier Whole30
This article is part of our #MyMealPrep series, where Whole30 Certified Coaches and other Whole30 community members and creatives share their favorite methods, systems,...
December 17, 2018, 11:00 am
Whole30 101: Snacks on the Whole30
From Whole30 Melissa Urban, who is literally eating a snack right now One of the most common questions I hear from those new to...
June 18, 2018, 10:00 am
Melissa’s Emergency Food Encyclopedia
Dear Melissa, Quick question: What is your definition of an “emergency food,” as it pertains to eating outside of your usual three or four...
May 14, 2018, 3:22 pm
Whole30 101: 11 Reasons to Hire a Whole30 Certified Coach
Is hiring a Whole30 Certified Coach the right move for you?
November 6, 2017, 11:00 am
Whole30 101: Which Whole30 Book Do I Need?
If you’re new to our Whole30 community, you might be wondering … Where should I start? This is the definitive guide to our...
October 23, 2017, 10:00 am
Whole30 101: Cold and Flu Strategies
The first thing we’ll say is that we hope you never have to use this information… because if it’s of interest, it means you’re...
June 1, 2017, 10:00 am
Whole30 101: Can I do the Whole30 as a Vegetarian or Vegan?
Since the origins of the Whole30 in 2009, one question has come up more than any other: “Can I do the Whole30 as a...
March 27, 2017, 10:00 am
NEW Whole30 Rules: Chips and Coconut Aminos
From Whole30 headmistress Melissa Urban, who works really hard to make the program both effective and easy to follow: It’s been a long time...
March 6, 2017, 11:00 am
Whole30 101: Can I do the Original Whole30 while pregnant?
Here’s a question we hear almost every day: Is the Whole30 safe for a pregnant person? We asked registered dietitian Stephanie Greunke for her...
February 1, 2017, 11:00 am
Whole30 101: Your Guide to Non-Scale Victories
Congratulations, Whole30’er! You’ve successfully completed 30 days of the Whole30 program—no small feat! (Yes, we know the most famous line of the Whole30 is,...
January 16, 2017, 11:00 am
Whole30 101: Tiger Blood!
There is always a lot of buzz about the term “Tiger Blood,” in the Whole30 community, and through running this program since 2009, we've...