
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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Articles/Recipes

- Sides
Broccolini with Pancetta
Broccolini with Pancetta 2 bunches Broccolini or baby broccoli (about 1 pound total)2 oz sliced Whole30 compatible pancetta2 cloves garlic, minced1/8 tsp coarse salt1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper1/4 cup WHOLE30 Secret Sauce WASH and pat the Broccolini dry.

- Appetizers and Snacks
- Entrée
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Crema
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Crema 1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs3/4 cup Whole30 Buffalo Vinaigrette, divided8 leaves Bibb lettuce (for serving)For the Slaw1 1/2 cup shredded green and/or purple cabbage1/2 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup slivered red onion2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp lime juice1/4 tsp coarse saltFor the Crema1 small avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled 3 to 4 tbsp full-fat coconut milk2 tbsp fresh lime juice2 tbsp coarsely chopped cilantro1 small clove garlic, halved1/4 tsp coarse salt MAKE the Buffalo chicken: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken and ½ cup of the4 WHOLE30 Buffalo Vinaigrette.

- Entrée
The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook: Grilled Steak and Charred Onion Salad
The perfect light yet satisfying summer recipe, and you don’t even have to heat up your kitchen in order to get dinner on the table.

- Entrée
Whole30 Pork Chili Verde From The Whole30 Friends & Family
This Whole30 Pork Chili Verde is one of our favorite recipes from The Whole30 Friends & Family.

April 22, 2020, 3:27 pm
- Healthy Lifestyle
- Troubleshooting
COVID-19 Symptoms Vs Whole30
The first week of your Whole30 may bring lethargy, crankiness and headaches. That's normal—but during a pandemic, it might feel scary to feel any...

April 17, 2020, 10:15 am
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: I’m Worried about Food Scarcity during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Answering your questions about navigating your Whole30 with food scarcity, shortages and availability during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 16, 2020, 1:17 pm
- Dear Melissa
Why Melissa Urban Decided to do Another Whole30
The Whole30 CEO decided to jump into the Worldwide #Whole30AtHome after five years of maintaining her Food Freedom. Here's why.

April 6, 2020, 6:01 pm
- Healthy Lifestyle
Melissa Urban’s Favorite At-Home Fitness Equipment
The Whole30 CEO shares the home gym equipment she uses to keep her stay-at-home exercise routine interesting, versatile and fun.

April 2, 2020, 9:02 pm
- Food Freedom
- Food Freedom Popular Post
How Melissa Urban Eats During a Pandemic: Part 2
The second part in a series on how the Whole30 CEO maintains her Food Freedom in a time of crisis.

March 29, 2020, 2:45 pm
How Melissa Urban Eats During a Pandemic: Part One
The first part in a series on how the Whole30 CEO maintains her Food Freedom in a time of crisis.

March 28, 2020, 7:44 pm
- Dear Melissa
Why We’re Launching the #Whole30AtHome
Here's what the worldwide Whole30 effort means to us during this unprecedented time.

March 23, 2020, 6:12 pm
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: Will I Lose Weight On The Whole30?
Note: The Whole30 is not recommended for those with a history of disordered eating, diagnosed or otherwise. If this is your context, the Whole30...

March 20, 2020, 3:08 pm
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: How Do I Know if the Whole30 is Right for Me Right Now?
Whether or not you decide to participate in the #Whole30AtHome depends on YOUR unique context.

March 13, 2020, 9:10 pm
- Diet and Nutrition
- Whole30 101
- Whole30 101 Popular Posts
A Change to the Whole30 Rules: Peas are Compatible
We're adding an exception for peas, which means that sugar snap peas, snow peas, green peas, yellow peas, and split peas are allowed during...

- Entrée
- Instant Pot
Whole30 Sesame Chicken – Instant Pot or Slow Cooker!
A Whole30 compatible take on an popular takeout classic, our version of Sesame Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal.

- Entrée
- Instant Pot
Whole30 Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore with Zucchini Noodles
A Whole30 compatible take on an Italian classic, our version of cacciatore is the perfect weeknight meal.

- Events and Holidays
- Soups, Stews, and Chilis
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
Try this creamy soup—made of pureed sweet potatoes and coconut milk flavored with cumin, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, lemon juice, and coriander—as a creative first course for your Friendsgiving feast.

November 7, 2019, 11:00 am
- Diet and Nutrition
- Whole30 101
- Whole30 101 Popular Posts
NEW Whole30 Rule: Whole30 Compatible Extracts
Going forward, botanical extracts (such as vanilla extract, lemon extract, or lavender extract) will be allowed on the program, even if the ingredients contain...