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
  • Soups, Stews and Chilis
Recipe Roundup: 10 Whole30 Chili Recipes
Our @whole30recipes Instagram feed brings you delicious, Whole30 compatible recipes. And, in our series, The Best of Whole30 Recipes, we bring our favorites to the...
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
  • Food Freedom Popular Post
  • More Food Freedom Articles
Is it worth it? An excerpt from The New Whole30
Your Food Freedom hinges on one critical question... Is it worth it?
Whole30-White-Chicken-Chili
  • Soups, Stews and Chilis
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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  • Whole30 Approved
Prepping and Preparing: 3 Easy Whole30 Recipes From Pederson’s Farms
Sponsored by Pederson’s Farms Hey there! Neil Dudley, VP of Pederson’s Farms, here. I’m so happy that you’re joining us for the #JanuaryWhole30. I...
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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
  • 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. Here’s our gift to you: a little...
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! That’s right, 2019 marks a decade of helping you change your health,...
Snacks on the Whole30
December 17, 2018, 11:00 am
  • Whole30 101
  • Whole30 101 Popular Posts
Whole30 101: Snacks on the Whole30
From Whole30 Melissa Urban, who is literally eating a snack right now One of the most common questions I hear from those new to...
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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.
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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. Don’t have your copy yet? Here’s a special sneak peek recipe from the...
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  • Whole30 Approved
Introducing Whole30 Approved® Deli Meat from Applegate
Last December, we announced Applegate® as our newest Whole30 Approved® partner. The community response on social media was overwhelmingly positive. Like: “Loving it! I’m...
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  • Events and Holidays
Whole30 Recipe Roundup: Eight Labor Day Recipes
Our @whole30recipes Instagram feed brings you delicious, Whole30 compatible recipes all day, every day. And, in our series, The Best of @Whole30Recipes, we bring...
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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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July 9, 2018, 10:00 am
  • Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: Are Chicken Wings compatible with The Pancake Rule?
Dear Melissa, I am getting ready to start my first Whole30. I understand that you’re not supposed to replace sugar cravings with fruit or...
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June 18, 2018, 10:00 am
  • Dear Melissa
  • Whole30 101
Melissa’s Emergency Food Encyclopedia
Dear Melissa, Quick question: What is your definition of an “emergency food,” as it pertains to eating outside of your usual three or four...
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