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The Evolution of Whole30: Embracing Flexibility and Inclusivity
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September 3, 2024, 3:14 am
Choose your own adventure: A guide to The New Whole30
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...
August 27, 2024, 1:15 pm
The role of Whole30 convenience products during your program
Dear Melissa, I love seeing so many Whole30 Approved salad dressings, condiments, and bone broths in the grocery store today. It makes meal prep...
August 23, 2024, 10:06 am
Whole30 success story: Kelly S. wedded community and motivation to find success
Motivation takes many forms. A sticky note on the bathroom mirror. The buzz of a gentle reminder on your smart watch. A favorite podcast....
August 13, 2024, 1:24 pm
Dear Melissa, can you explain the new Pancake Rule?
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,...
July 29, 2024, 3:42 pm
Dear Melissa, has the Whole30 gone soft? I miss your tough 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...
July 11, 2024, 3:00 am
Elimination diets, privilege, and the Whole30
One of the most common criticisms I hear about the Whole30 is that an elimination and reintroduction program like ours should only be prescribed...
July 9, 2024, 3:00 am
Can your kids do a Whole30 with you?
Many parents consider bringing their kids along on their Whole30 journey in an effort to make meal planning easier, introduce more whole foods into...
June 27, 2024, 1:02 pm
Kombucha on the Whole30
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...
June 24, 2024, 4:30 pm
10 Whole30 Summer Salads
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...
June 18, 2024, 12:41 pm
The New Whole30: Find your best approach to plant-based eating
I distinctly remember the first time I was introduced to the Impossible Burger. It was March 2019, and I was walking the floor at...
June 13, 2024, 1:45 pm
The Evolution of Whole30: Embracing Flexibility and Inclusivity
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...
June 6, 2024, 1:25 pm
Can I do the Whole30 while nursing?
Learn 5 tips for a nursing Whole30 from Stephanie Greunke, a Registered Dietitian specializing in perinatal and postpartum health, and the mom of two...
June 4, 2024, 6:42 pm
Dear Melissa: My Food Freedom Plan When I’m Home Alone
Dear Melissa, My husband is away for work often, and being home alone for days on end makes my Food Freedom plan go right...
May 14, 2024, 11:22 am
Dear Melissa and Friends: Fueling Good Energy and Metabolic Health with Dr. Casey Means
In this special Dear Melissa & Friends, Whole30 CEO Melissa Urban chats with Casey Means MD, co-founder of Levels Health and author of the...
April 30, 2024, 2:20 pm
Can I have dessert on the Whole30?
Dear Melissa, do “desserts” made of fruit go against the spirit of the Whole30? Would you say it’s a bad idea to combine fruit...
