Whole30 Articles

Dear Melissa, As an aspiring food and lifestyle photographer, I’m fascinated with the behind-the-scenes of shooting a cookbook. Do they really use hairspray to...

The New Whole30 has been out for just over a month, and your feedback has been incredible! From just the first page of our...

I wrote The New Whole30 completely from scratch—which was not what I was originally planning to do. Going into this project, I assumed I’d...

Dear Melissa, I love seeing so many Whole30 Approved salad dressings, condiments, and bone broths in the grocery store today. It makes meal prep...

Motivation takes many forms. A sticky note on the bathroom mirror. The buzz of a gentle reminder on your smart watch. A favorite podcast....

Dear Melissa, You’ve said there were some updates to the Pancake Rule in The New Whole30. Can you break them down for me? —Love,...

Dear Melissa, You’ve talked about how the voice, tone, and language in The New Whole30 has evolved over the years. I appreciate that you’ve...

One of the most common criticisms I hear about the Whole30 is that an elimination and reintroduction program like ours should only be prescribed...

Many parents consider bringing their kids along on their Whole30 journey in an effort to make meal planning easier, introduce more whole foods into...

Kombucha—a fermented tea—is a delicious beverage that may add some probiotic benefits to your already healthy Whole30 diet. But "Is kombucha Whole30-compatible?" isn't the...

Ah, summer—the season of vibrant produce, outdoor gatherings, and refreshing meals. There’s no better way to celebrate this delightful time of year than with...

I distinctly remember the first time I was introduced to the Impossible Burger. It was  March 2019, and I was walking the floor at...

In 2014, when I was writing The Whole30, I was quietly separating from my marriage, parenting a one-year-old, and running a business. My self-talk...

Learn 5 tips for a nursing Whole30 from Stephanie Greunke, a Registered Dietitian specializing in perinatal and postpartum health, and the mom of two...

Dear Melissa, My husband is away for work often, and being home alone for days on end makes my Food Freedom plan go right...