
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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- Breakfast
- Events and Holidays
- Instant Pot
Dairy-Free Ranch Egg Bites, 3 Ways
Let's put together two things Whole30ers love: eggs + ranch!

- Entrée
- Instant Pot
- Made By Whole30
Dairy-Free Cheeseburger Casserole
What if you could take all the flavors of a cheeseburger and put it into a warm, cozy, Whole30-compatible casserole?

- Breakfast
Loaded Breakfast Potatoes from Whole Food for Your Family
Whether you’ve been part of the Whole30 community since the beginning or are just joining us (welcome!), chances are you know and love Autumn Michaelis.

- Entrée
- Events and Holidays
- Salads
Cilantro Salsa Slaw from Whole Food for Your Family
Whether we’re enjoying it solo, using it as a base for Whole30 burrito bowls, or adding some crunch to lettuce-wrapped tacos, this Cilantro Salsa Slaw has become one of our favorite ways to pack more veggies into meals.

- 5 Ingredient Meals
- Entrée
- Events and Holidays
Whole30 Enchilada Dip Bake from Whole Food for Your Family
This six-ingredient recipe from the upcoming Whole30 Endorsed cookbook Whole Food For Your Family feeds a crowd in a flash on busy weeknights and is loaded with creamy, “cheesy” enchilada-inspired goodness you’ll want to scoop up straight out of the pan.

May 9, 2022, 3:50 pm
- Family
- Meal Planning Support and Prep
- Whole30
Five Tips for Whole30 On a Budget
By Autumn Michaelis, author of Whole Food for Your Family Can I eat Whole30 on a budget? This is a question I get a...

- Entrée
- Instant Pot
Whole30 Sweet Salsa Pork
This is a “copycat recipe” of a dish I love at one of my favorite fast-casual restaurants in Utah, and it was an instant hit with my large family … including the picky eaters who “don’t like” pork!

April 30, 2021, 8:00 am
- Family
- Food Freedom
- More Food Freedom Articles
Finding Food Freedom: John and Autumn’s Stories
Experiences of Food Freedom are as diverse as our community. Read Food Freedom Snapshots from Whole30 Coach John Yi and Whole30 Coach Program Manager...

- Instant Pot
- Soups, Stews and Chilis
Whole30 Salsa Chicken Stew for your Slow Cooker or Instant Pot
This Whole30 Salsa Chicken Stew from Autumn Michaelis of Whole Food For 7 keeps going viral for a good reason.

- Sides
Roasted Sheet-Pan Salmon with Grapefruit and Asparagus
Sheet pan meals are a favorite for their minimal prep and ease of getting dinner on the table and this Whole30 Roasted Salmon Sheet Pan meal is no exception!

June 16, 2020, 9:10 pm
- Kids and Family
- Whole30
- Whole30 Inspired Eating for the Whole Family
Six Questions About Whole30-Inspired Eating With Kids
Whole30 Coach Autumn shares answers to 6 FAQs about how she transitioned her kids from the standard American diet to a Whole30-inspired style of...

- Events and Holidays
Whole30 Recipe Roundup: Whole30 Halloween Recipes
Delight your kiddos (or grown up kids) with these spooky, creepy and 100% Whole30 compatible Halloween recipes.

July 22, 2019, 1:52 pm
- Meal Planning Support and Prep
#MyMealPrepMethod: How Autumn Feeds Her Family of Seven
Many seasoned Whole30’ers tell us that a meal planning and meal prep routine are keys to sustaining their new healthy habits in their life...