
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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- 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...

- Entrée
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.

June 3, 2019, 1:34 pm
- Dear Melissa
- Healthy Lifestyle
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....

- Entrée
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. When we heard the...

March 11, 2019, 10:00 am
- Dear Melissa
- Socializing and Traveling
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...

- 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...

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...

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?

- 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...

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...

- 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...

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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,...

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...

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...