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Autumn Michaelis

Autumn Michaelis is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, with a B.S. in Exercise Science from BYU. Though exercise was her first love in the health world, nutrition has become her passion. She created the blog Wholefoodfor7, sharing easy and budget-friendly Whole30, Paleo, and gluten-free + dairy-free recipes for families. In August 2022, Autumn released the newest Whole30 Endorsed cookbook, Whole Food for Your Family. She is mom to 5 boys (yes 5!) and when not in the kitchen can be found adventuring, hiking, and tearing up the dance floor.
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Whole30 Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade
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Whole30 Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

With chicken thighs or breasts marinated in a blend of lime, cilantro, and spices, this Cilantro Lime marinade is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Whole30 Tandoori Chicken Marinade

This Tandoori Chicken Marinade is incredibly flavorful and creates tender, delicious chicken without much work.
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Whole30 Southwest Chicken Marinade

Our Whole30 Southwest Chicken Marinade is flavorful, easy, and delicious, and can be served so many ways!
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Whole30 Orange Five-Spice Chicken Marinade

This Whole30 Orange Five-Spice Chicken Marinade is the perfect combination of sweet with a kick.
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Whole30 Pineapple BBQ Chicken Marinade

This Whole30 Pineapple BBQ Chicken Marinade is a great solution for an easy dinner without a lot of prep!
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Whole30 Lemon Pepper Chicken Marinade

This Whole30 Lemon Pepper Chicken Marinade has the perfect punch of zest and zip.
Whole30 Sandwich Hacks
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7 Ways to Make a Whole30 Sandwich

Sandwiches are lunchtime classics. Those who are new to Whole30 want an easy Whole30 swap for their sandwiches and simple cold lunches. But, all...
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Grilled Vegetable Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

This Grilled Vegetable Salad with Basil Vinaigrette is a fresh, flavorful, easy side option that makes eating your veggies oh-so-easy!
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Duck Fat Potatoes with Gremolata

Ready to take your roasted potatoes to a new level?
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Plant-Based Parmesan Cheese

This Plant-Based Parmesan "Cheese" takes 5 minutes to make and is a great vegan alternative for parmesan flavor — without the dairy.
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Whole30 Chimichurri

This chimichurri sauce will immediately elevate meat, vegetables, or any dish you need a zesty punch of flavor.
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Grilled Steak Skewers with Chimichurri

Seasoned sirloin is steak threaded onto skewers, grilled to perfection, and drizzled with homemade chimichurri sauce for a restaurant-worthy fast dinner.
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Whole30 Paloma Mocktail

With just 4 simple ingredients, this Whole30 Paloma Mocktail is a delicious and refreshing addition to warm-weather festivities!
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Whole30 Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail

This thick Whole30 Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail is sure to be one you will make again and again.
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Whole30 Pina Colada Mocktail

This Whole30 Pina Colada Mocktail is a deliciously creamy drink full of flavor, sans the alcohol.
Whole30 Watermelon Mojito Salad Blog Hero
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Watermelon Mojito Salad

This 15-minute, Whole30 Watermelon Mojito Salad takes summer's favorite fruit to the next level with a lime and mint twist.
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Homemade Whole30 Caesar Dressing

Caesar salad dressing is known for its creamy texture and tangy taste, and this recipe delivers both!*Make 1.5 cups of dressing
Whole30 Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad
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Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Dairy-Free Parmesan

Romaine is brushed with oil and grilled to perfection.