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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Whole30 Rules Peas
March 13, 2020, 9:10 pm
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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November 7, 2019, 11:00 am
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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...
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Orange and Cumin Pork Carnitas from The Whole30 Friends & Family

These Orange and Cumin Pork Carnitas are served on Celery Root “Tortillas” … if you’ve never tried celery root slices this way, you must.
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Grilled Cilantro Chicken & Shrimp from The Whole30 Friends & Family

Enjoy this recipe from Melissa’s new cookbook, The Whole30 Friends & Family —it’s the perfect entree for your end-of-summer cookout.
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June 3, 2019, 1:34 pm
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Dear Melissa: Help Me With My PMS Cravings

Dear Melissa, It’s Day 15 of my Whole 30. My cravings for something sweet and my snacking habit have been easy-peasy… until this week....
Whole30 Approved Pasta Sauce Lucini Italia
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Three Weeknight Dinners Featuring Whole30 Approved Tomato Sauce from Lucini...

Today, we’ve got something delicious for you from our newest partner, Lucini Italia®, makers of delicious Whole30 Approved® tomato sauce.
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March 11, 2019, 10:00 am
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Dear Melissa: Help Me Plan My Whole30 Birthday Party

Dear Melissa, I am 16 years old, turning 17 soon. My birthday is coming up and I need your advice on how I should...
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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!
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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
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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.
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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!
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