
Melissa Urban
Melissa Urban is an 8x New York Times bestselling author (including the instant bestseller, The New Whole30) who specializes in helping people establish healthy boundaries and successfully navigate habit change. She has been featured by the New York Times, People, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Today Show, and Good Morning America, and is a prominent keynote speaker on boundaries, building community, health trends, and entrepreneurship. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT with her husband, son, and two rescue doodles.
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- Breakfast
Spanish-Style Tortilla with Root Vegetables and Green Romesco
Bring bold, Spanish-inspired flavors to your next brunch or breakfast with this Whole30 take on a classic Spanish tortilla.

Plant-Based Caraway-Spiced “Pork” Skillet
This simple dish pops with flavor thanks to the caraway, mustard, paprika, and cayenne, and the sweet-tart flavor of Granny Smith apple.

March 12, 2025, 12:00 pm
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: Finding food freedom balance
Dear Melissa, How do you work your Food Freedom plan? Are you striving to feel “Whole30 good” all the time? Is it even reasonable...

Korean-Inspired Breakfast Bowls from The New Whole30
This beautiful bowl may look a bit daunting, but it comes together quite easily.

February 26, 2025, 12:00 pm
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: 28 self-care practices that aren’t pedicures or
massages
Dear Melissa, I had an amazing Whole30 experience, and learned so many things about my body, the way I manage stress, and the foods...

February 12, 2025, 3:00 pm
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: A CBD guide with expert insights
Dear Melissa, My Whole30 has helped me incorporate some new self-care practices into my daily routine. I noticed your Whole30 Approved page now features...

- Breakfast
Smoky Cauliflower, Walnut, and Black Bean Crumble with Greens from
The ...
Struggling with breakfast boredom?

Creamy Ancho Chile Dressing
Take your meals to the next level with this Plant-Based Creamy Ancho Chile Dressing from The New Whole30.

January 30, 2025, 8:30 am
- Reintroduction
What to expect during Whole30 reintroduction
Congratulations! You completed 30 days of Whole30 elimination. It was hard, but worth it. You’ve got a long list of non-scale victories, new healthy...

- Breakfast
Open-Faced Scandinavian-Style Breakfast Stacks
Switch up your Whole30 breakfast routine with these light, but protein-packed, Whole30 Open-Faced Scandinavian-Style Breakfast Stacks from The New Whole30.

January 15, 2025, 3:00 pm
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: A new approach to snacking and MU’s Whole30 snack
ideas
Dear Melissa, I haven’t done a Whole30 in a few years, but plan on doing one in the spring. I got The New Whole30...

January 1, 2025, 8:00 am
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa—How to make your New Year’s resolutions stick
Dear Melissa, I just started the January Whole30 as my New Year’s resolution. I’ve read (and done) everything you’ve written on planning and preparation!...

December 18, 2024, 3:00 pm
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: 4 health and wellness trends for 2025
As the co-founder of Whole30, this program and community have been my career and my passion since 2009. My connections with the media, health...

December 3, 2024, 10:00 am
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa—Ease your way into a Whole30 with a “soft launch”
Dear Melissa, I’m about to start my first Whole30, and I’m nervous. I’m prepping my pantry, planning my first week of meals, and just...

Plant-Based White Bean Chili from The New Whole30
Try this Plant-Based White Bean Chili from The New Whole30 for a hearty, veggie-packed dish that’s easy to make and even better the next day.

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- Recipes
- Soups, Stews and Chilis
Larb-Inspired Butternut Squash Soup from The New Whole30
If you’re craving bold, Southeast Asian flavors in a comforting bowl of soup, this Larb-Inspired Butternut Squash Soup from The New Whole30 will knock it out of the park.

October 15, 2024, 10:49 am
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: Exploring your bio-individuality with the Whole30
Dear Melissa, There are so many devices that we can use to collect health data. Fitness trackers, blood glucose monitors, watches, hydration sensors…are these...

September 23, 2024, 10:00 am
- Dear Melissa
- Troubleshooting
Dear Melissa: Why does Whole30 reintroduction feel so hard?
Dear Melissa, I know you’re supposed to reintroduce on the Whole30, but I still struggle with this phase. Why does 10 days of reintroduction...