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Melissa Urban

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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National chili Day
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  • Soups, Stews, and Chilis

Recipe Roundup: 10 Whole30 Chili Recipes

Our @whole30recipes Instagram feed brings you delicious, Whole30 compatible recipes.
Whole30 Date Night HERO
February 12, 2019, 9:19 pm
  • Habit, Change, and Personal Growth
  • Healthy Lifestyle

25 Creative Whole30 Date Night Ideas

by Whole30 Certified Coach Abby Arey One of my clients recently asked me for a list of Whole30 date night ideas that don’t involve...
Is it worth it? An excerpt from The New Whole30
February 11, 2019, 3:13 pm
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Is it worth it? An excerpt from The New Whole30

Your Food Freedom hinges on one critical question... Is it worth it?
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Whole30 White Chicken Chili

Recipe contributed to The Whole30 Slow Cooker by Michele Rosen of Paleo Running Momma.SLOW COOK: 5.5 hours (low) or 2.5 hours (high)INSTANT POT: 35 minutesTOTAL: 1 hour to 5.5 hours, depending on cooking methodRecipe contributed to The Whole30 Slow Cooker by Michele Rosen of Paleo Running Momma
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Prepping and Preparing: 3 Easy Whole30 Recipes From Pederson’s Farms

Sponsored by Pederson’s Farms Hey there!
Whole30 Books for Jan Whole30 Post
January 7, 2019, 8:31 pm

Look for These Whole30 Approved Brands at Walmart

Are you swinging by Walmart to stock your fridge, freezer, and pantry with #Whole30 groceries? Keep an eye out for our Whole30 books and...
Chicken Kale and Sausage stew Whole30 recipes Slow Cooker Cookbook
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  • Soups, Stews, and Chilis

Chicken, Kale and Sausage Stew from The Whole30 Slow Cooker

We’re one week into the #JanuaryWhole30; you’re probably on the hunt for flavorful and easy Whole30 recipes.
Whole30 Slow Cooker Blog Post Image TACO TURKEY-STUFFED PEPPERS
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Taco Turkey Stuffed Peppers from The Whole30 Slow Cooker

From Whole30 Headmistress Melissa Urban: Welcome to the TENTH ANNUAL January Whole30!
dear melissa
December 3, 2018, 11:00 am
  • Dear Melissa
  • Socializing and Traveling

Dear Melissa: My Friend is Doing a “Whole30 Plus Wine”

Dear Melissa, How do I handle my friends who are “doing the Whole30” but still drinking wine on the weekends? – B., via Instagram...
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  • Events and Holidays

Fifteen Whole30 Recipes for Thanksgiving

Bring a Whole30 flare to your holiday table this year with these delicious dishes from some of our favorite Whole30 Recipes contributors.
dear melissa
November 5, 2018, 11:00 am
  • Mindset

Dear Melissa: Should I Be Afraid of White Potatoes?

Dear Melissa, Will you talk to me about white potatoes? I am reading It Starts With Food, where white potatoes are allowed but not...
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The Whole30 Slow Cooker Sneak Peak: Rich and Saucy Beef Tacos

The Whole30 Slow Cooker is now available at your favorite bookstore.
Food Freedom Forever Whole30 Resource
October 1, 2018, 10:00 am
  • Food Freedom

A Food Freedom Forever Resource Roundup

The #SeptemberWhole30 is almost over; if you started on our “official” start date of September 3, you’ll complete Day 30 tomorrow. A quick timeout...
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September 13, 2018, 10:34 pm
  • Meal Planning Support and Prep

Spice Up Your Whole30: Shopping List, Recipes, & More

If you’re reading this post, chances are you’re contemplating taking on the Whole30 program, or you’ve already committed to your Whole30 journey. We know...
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September 4, 2018, 3:32 pm
  • Meal Planning Support and Prep

It’s a Whole30 Approved Meal Prep Party from Pederson’s Farms

To celebrate YOUR #SeptemberWhole30 commitment, our friends at Whole30 Approved Pederson’s Farms are throwing a meal prep party. It’s one more reason to be...
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Introducing Whole30 Approved® Deli Meat from Applegate

Last December, we announced Applegate® as our newest Whole30 Approved® partner.
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Whole30 Recipe Roundup: Eight Labor Day Recipes

Our @whole30recipes Instagram feed brings you delicious, Whole30 compatible recipes all day, every day.
dear melissa
July 30, 2018, 10:00 am
  • Dear Melissa

Dear Melissa: Do I Need a Probiotic?

Dear Melissa, I have been reading a lot about probiotics and how we need them for our healthy digestion. What do you suggest for...
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