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Shanna Keller

Shanna Keller, hails from Boise, Idaho, where she lives with her husband Alan and a poorly-behaved terrier named Olly. She has spent her career telling stories of life transformation on social, web, e-mail and print media platforms. In addition to celebrating Whole30 successes and stories online, Shanna loves to cook, read, and climb.
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Whole30 Community Cares Event: Kitchen Table Talk
February 22, 2021, 5:31 pm
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Kitchen Table Talk Event Replay
Missed this Whole30 Community Cares event? Catch up by watching the replay!
Cooking Whole30 Virtual Event
January 21, 2021, 5:44 pm
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Cooking Whole30 Event Replay
Missed this Whole30 Community Cares event? Catch up by watching the replay!
Buffalo Vinaigrette Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Salad HERO
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Salad
The air fryer cooks up the tangy and spicy chicken breasts quickly and retains their juiciness.
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Creamy Buffalo Potato Salad
The dressing for this fun take on potato salad is a combination of Whole30-compatible ranch dressing and buffalo sauce.
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Carrot and Beet Slaw
The tart and fruity flavor of the Elderberry Vinaigrette is a wonderful complement to the sweetness of the carrots, beets, and golden raisins in this beautiful slaw.
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad with Almonds and Mint
It doesn’t get much simpler—or prettier—than this vibrant salad.
Creamy Balsamic Whole30 Beef and Brussels Kebabs HERO
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Smoky Beef and Brussels Sprouts Kebabs with Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Smoky Beef and Brussels Sprouts Kebabs with Sweet Potato Hash Browns 1 1/4 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp coarse black pepper, divided 1/4 cup WHOLE30 Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette12 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved if large2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp coarse saltFor the Sweet Potato Hash Browns1/2 jalapeño, seeded if desired2 scallions, root ends trimmed and chopped into 2-inch pieces12 oz sweet potatoes4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1/2 tsp coarse salt1/2 tsp coarse black pepper MAKE the Kebabs: In a large plastic resealable bag, combine the beef with smoked paprika and black pepper.
House Ranch Whole30 King Casserole HERO
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King Ranch Casserole
It’s said you can’t go to a potluck in Texas and not see at least one take on this classic casserole.
House Ranch Whole30 Zesty Pork Bowl HERO
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Zesty Pork Bowls
A warm mixture of lemon-garlic ground pork and riced cauliflower infused with fresh herbs is the base for these colorful bowls.
Secret Sauce Whole30 Brautworst HERO
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Warm Curried Cabbage and Apple Salad with Bratwurst
Along with the warming and sweet-spice flavor of curry, the Secret Sauce gives this red cabbage and apple salad a hint of peppery heat.
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Whole30 Cottage Pie with Bison
Enjoy this warm and cozy Whole30 Cottage Pie.
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Whole30 Spaghetti Squash with Chicken Meatballs
Enjoy this sneak peek recipe for Whole30 Spaghetti Squash with Chicken Meatballs from Buck Naked Kitchen.
Food Freedom Forever
November 25, 2019, 11:00 am
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Taking Food Freedom One Moment at a Time
A practice that Whole30 Certified Coach Cyndy Lay learned in sobriety helped her unlock a new way of understanding Food Freedom.
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November 4, 2019, 11:00 am
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How to Stay Whole30 Compatible at a Work Conference
Whole30 success while attending a work conference: it's possible! Public Relations professional and Whole30'er Samantha Chalmers shares three tips for staying Whole30 compatible at...
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Nine Egg-Free Whole30 Breakfast Recipes
Take a break from eating eggs with these tasty, egg-free Whole30 breakfast recipes.
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Watermelon Spritzer & Nine Other Whole30 Labor Day Recipes
This year, the #SeptemberWhole30 starts on Monday, 9/2 … that’s Labor Day! This isn’t unusual, over the last few years we’ve started our group...
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Keep Your Kitchen Cool: Whole30 Summer Recipes That Don’t Require Your Oven
Here in the U.S., we’ve officially hit the “don’t turn the oven on” phase of summer. To keep your kitchen cool, we’ve rounded up...
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Spicy Pepperoncini Beef from No Crumbs Left: A Whole30 Endorsed Cookbook
No Crumbs Left: Recipes for Everyday Food Made Marvelous will provide you with endless inspiration for cooking beautiful food during your Whole30 and beyond.
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Whole30 Recipe Roundup: Whole30 Memorial Day Recipes
Looking for summer-y Whole30 Memorial Day Recipes to enjoy during  your upcoming long weekend? We’ve rounded up ten recipes from starters, salads and main...
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Whole30 Recipe Roundup: A Whole30 Graduation Party Menu
It’s spring, which means it’s graduation party season! Whether you’re planning the entire menu or simply contributing a dish, we’ve rounded up nine festive...
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Greek Lemon Chicken from No Crumbs Left
Brighten your day with this light, lemon-y dish from Teri Turner of No Crumbs Left.
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Whole30 Recipe Roundup: A Whole30 Passover Seder Menu
Are you  planning a Whole30 compatible Passover Seder? We collaborated with Whole30 Certified Coach Judith Forman on a collection of delicious springtime recipes for...
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Recipe Roundup: Seven Whole30 Easter Recipes
Are you gathering your loved ones for an Easter Sunday meal this year? We rounded up six recipes from the @whole30recipes feed just for...
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March 25, 2019, 2:39 pm
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Five Whole30 Success Strategies To Try When Things Get Challenging
By Shanna Keller, who faced down that “I want to quit my Whole30 NOW” feeling and has an increased sense of self-efficacy and confidence...
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BLT Salad from No Crumbs Left: A Whole30 Endorsed Cookbook
The first time Teri Turner of No Crumbs Left took over our Whole30 Recipes feed, we knew she was something special. The we love...
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Whole30 Smoky Beef and Bacon Chili
This Smoky Beef and Bacon Chili from The Whole30 Slow Cooker is a fantastic dish to serve during game day parties or potlucks.
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Whole30 Turkey Breast Tenderloin Piccata with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Beans
This Whole30 Turkey Breast Tenderloin Piccata with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Beans recipe is from The Whole30 Slow Cooker, and it’s a fantastic dish...
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The Whole30 Slow Cooker Preview: Classic BBQ Ribs with Brussels Sprouts
from Whole30 Headmistress Melissa Urban, who JUST CAN’T STOP writing books for you You know how I keep saying every good idea I have...
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A Whole30 Summer Menu from Good Food Cookbook
Over here at Whole30 HQ, we’re embracing summer with fresh and delicious grilled recipes that make the most of summer produce. We snagged THREE...
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Chipotle-Lime Shrimp from The Whole Smith’s Good Food Cookbook
Today, the very first Whole30 Endorsed cookbook hits the shelf at your favorite book retailer. The Whole Smith’s Good Food Cookbook is the debut...
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Three Summer-y Whole30 Recipes, Featuring ButcherBox
Since we launched our Whole30 Approved affiliate partnership with ButcherBox last spring, thousands of Whole30’ers have signed up for the subscription service. In fact,...
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The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook: Shredded Barbecue Chicken on Sweet Potato...
Today, we’re sharing a Whole30 twist on standard BBQ fare from The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook. This knife-and-fork open-face sandwich feature the flavors...
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Broccoli Chicken Ranch Potatoes from The Whole Smith’s Good Food Cookbook
Michelle Smith has been making Whole30 compatible recipes for years and sharing them on The Whole Smiths blog and @thewholesmiths Instagram. We love her easy...
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The Whole30 Fast and Easy Cookbook: Roasted Potato and Kale Hash with Eggs
The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook is available everywhere NEXT WEEK on December 5, and today we’re giving you a preview of a dish...
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The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook: Pork Chops and Squash over Green Onions
The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook won’t be available until December 5 (less than a month away!), but you can cook a dish from...
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November 2, 2017, 10:00 am
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Introducing Natura Market: Whole30 Approved and Compatible Food in Canada
Our neighbors to the north, we love you. (Especially your gorgeous mountain landscapes, which Whole30 hiking aficionados Melissa and Jen rank among their most...
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October 30, 2017, 10:00 am
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How One Chef is Bringing Whole30 to Health Care
One of the things we love about Whole30 is how it helps people craft a new relationship with food, and cooking is a huge...
Sizzle Fish
October 12, 2017, 10:00 am
Introducing Whole30 Approved Sizzlefish
Seafood is a excellent source of protein for your Whole30 meals, but it isn’t always easy to find a convenient, reliable source of top...
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Whole30 Soup To Go, with Vital Proteins
Looking for a tote-able Whole30 lunch? We took inspiration from recent @Whole30Recipes contributors like Paleo Paparazzi and Sodium Girl and built these Pho-inspired mason...
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September 13, 2017, 10:00 am
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Making Whole30 Mini Meals with ZÜPA NOMA
Around Whole30 HQ, ZÜPA NOMA soups are a favorite Whole30 on-the-go option. We like sipping on them during brainstorming sessions and packing them in...
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Whole30 for the Whole Family, Featuring Primal Kitchen Foods
Our Whole30 Approved partners at Primal Kitchen® make delicious condiments, dressings, and oils from nourishing ingredients to help you get flavorful, nutritious Whole30 dishes on...
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Sneak Peek: The Primal Kitchen Cookbook
From Whole30 headmistress Melissa Urban: We don’t lend our Whole30 stamp of approval or trademark to many book projects. I need to have a...
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Five Instant Pot Hacks for Your Whole30 Meal Prep
This is the fourth post in our Instant Pot Pressure Cooker recipe series. This counter top appliance is popular among our Whole30 community, and...
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Whole30 Cookbook Preview: One-Pan Herb-Crusted Roasted Salmon With Roasted ...
There is so much to love about this recipe from The Whole30 Cookbook. It makes the most of fresh, wild-caught salmon fillets, which are...
Do I Have to Eat My Whole30 Breakfast?
May 29, 2017, 10:00 am
Do I Have to Eat My Whole30 Breakfast?
By Shanna Keller, who enthusiastically eats an egg-free Whole30 breakfast hash almost every morning “Ever since I was a child I haven’t been a...
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May 8, 2017, 10:00 am
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Whole30 Success Story: Tori Balances Health and Travel
Tori is a flight attendant and a Whole30’er who has embraced her Food Freedom, supporting and maintaining her healthy habits even when she’s traveling...
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Whole30 Approved: Introducing Yai’s Thai Coconut Curry Sauces
By Shanna Keller, who daydreams about a good green curry at least three times a week. Recipes and photography by Sarah Steffens, in-house Whole30 recipe...
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Whole30 Salmon Cakes With Mango Relish from Cooking Whole30
A sneak peek recipe from Cooking Whole30.
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Whole30 Recipe: Melissa’s Chicken Hash
Happy Friday! It’s coming up on Easter Sunday, and we just know you’re already tired of eggs on eggs on (hard-boiled-and-beet-juice-stained) eggs. So today,...
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March 20, 2017, 10:00 am
Whole30 Approved: ButcherBox
When we say the Whole30 will change your life, we’re referring to your health, habits and relationship with food. But Mike Salguero’s Whole30 experience...
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Whole30 Braised Beef Short Ribs with Porcini Mushroom Sauce
This Braised Beef Short Rib recipe from The Whole30 Cookbook is elegant and delicious, perfect for a holiday meal or special dinner date. The...
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February 3, 2017, 11:00 am
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A Food Freedom Forever Conversation, With Melissa Hartwig
If you recently wrapped up your #Whole30 and are asking the question, "Okay... now what?" Food Freedom Forever is my answer. These videos are...
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Whole30 Breakfast Tacos With Cider Chipotle Breakfast Sausage from Cooking ...
A sneak peek recipe from Cooking Whole30.
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January 6, 2017, 5:05 pm
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How to Host a Whole30 Meal Prep Party
When Whole30’er Abby R. (@arebarchek on Instagram) got in touch with us about her Whole30 Meal Prep Parties, we had a few questions: How...
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Whole30 Faux Pho Beef Zoodle Soup from Cooking Whole30
A sneak peek recipe from Cooking Whole30.
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December 26, 2016, 11:00 am
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Planning and Preparing for Your Whole30, With Sarah Steffens (Part 2)
By Sarah Steffens, L.A.-based personal chef and official Whole30 Recipe Creative. This is part two in a series about preparing and planning for your...
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Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup from Cooking Whole30
A sneak peek recipe from Cooking Whole30.
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Whole30 Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Celebration (Plus some Holiday Support)
As one Whole30’er on Instagram pointed out recently: “Am I missing something, or is Thanksgiving actually a pretty easy meal to make Whole30 compatible?...
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November 10, 2016, 11:00 am
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Lauren Claims her Non-Scale Victories: A Whole30 Success Story
Here at Whole30 HQ, we prefer to celebrate non-scale victories over weight loss when we share Whole30 success stories. When Lauren sent her fantastic...
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Whole30 Orange-Sesame Chicken Meatballs & Four More Appetizer 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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Whole30 Fun: Spooky and Creative Halloween Recipes
by Sarah Steffens It’s a little tradition around Whole30 HQ to come up with a few fun, creative, and slightly creepy Whole30 recipes for...
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Best of Whole30 Recipes: Dips, Sauces and Dressings
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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October 12, 2016, 10:00 am
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Understanding Food Freedom Forever, With Melissa Hartwig Urban
Food Freedom Forever was released last week and I've been thrilled to see how the Whole30 community has embraced the idea that it is...
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October 10, 2016, 10:00 am
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Grace, Deliberate Decisions, and Healthy Habits: Annie’s #MyFoodFreedom Story
Annie of the Epicure Annie Instagram account has been an active member of the Whole30 community since 2015. After experiencing significant weight loss, Annie...
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Best of Whole30 Recipes: Labor Day Cookout
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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Best of Whole30 Recipes: Planning and Prepping for the #SeptemberWhole30
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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Whole30 Summer Meals (Part 4): Grilled Over Greens with Maria Makes
This Whole30 summer meal series comes from Maria Barton of MariaMakes.com. If you’d like to submit a recipe, helpful tip, testimonial, or Whole30 article...
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Five Whole30 Egg-Free Breakfast 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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Peaceful mornings with Whole30 and nutpods
by Whole30 team member Shanna Keller, who in her pre-Whole30 life swore up and down she could never, ever give up half-and-half. Want to...
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April 25, 2016, 10:00 am
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Whole30 101: 10 Dietitian-Approved Strategies for Whole30 Success
This post is from Whole30 Coaches Stacie Hassing and Jessica Beacom, the Registered Dietitians behind The Real Food Dietitians.  If you’d like to submit...
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March 30, 2016, 10:00 am
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Food Freedom Forever: From Melissa Hartwig, To You
by New York Times best-selling author and Whole30 headmistress Melissa Hartwig This week, I was finally able to announce my new baby. Not an...
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March 7, 2016, 11:00 am
Fermentation 101 (Part 2): Sauerkraut Recipe and Meal Ideas
Today we’re sharing part two of our Fermentation 101 series with Sandor Katz, fermentation expert and New York Times bestselling author of The Art...
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February 22, 2016, 11:00 am
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Stepping Off the Scale Forever: Shanna’s Life After Whole30 Story
by Whole30 team member Shanna Keller. This post is part of our ongoing series of posts related to life after your Whole30.  If you’d...
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Super Bowl Chili Party, Whole30 Style
This post comes from Amanda Tynis of TheKitcheneer.com.  If you’d like to submit a recipe, helpful tip, testimonial, or Whole30 article for consideration, email...
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Soup Sunday, Part Four
This 4-part Soup Sunday cooking series comes from Ali Rakowski of intersectioncoaching.com, and the author of Bowls of Love. If you’d like to submit...
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December 30, 2015, 11:00 am
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Finding Breath and Restoring Health: Marlene’s story
Marlene’s story is part of our ongoing Whole30 success stories series. To submit your own Whole30 story, contact [email protected]. In Marlene’s Own Words Three and...
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Best of Whole30 Recipes: Whole30 Appetizer Recipes
If you're still planning your Christmas Eve menu, or you're looking for the perfect dish to take to that New Years Eve party, these...
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Soup Sundays, Part Three
This 4-part Soup Sunday cooking series comes from Ali Rakowski of intersectioncoaching.com, and the author of Bowls of Love. If you’d like to submit...
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Best of Whole30 Recipes: Thanksgiving Inspiration
Our @whole30recipes Instagram feed brings you delicious, Whole30 compatible recipes all day, every day. And, in our series,  The Best of @Whole30Recipes, we bring our favorites to...
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Soup Sundays, Part Two
This 4-part Soup Sunday cooking series comes from Ali Rakowski of intersectioncoaching.com, and the author of Bowls of Love. We post these recipes on...
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Whole30 Freezer Cooking, Part 5
This 5-part freezer cooking series comes from Maria Barton of MariaMakes.com. If you’d like to submit a recipe, helpful tip, testimonial, or Whole30 article...
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Celebrate Halloween with this fun Whole30 Menu
Gunning to win Parent of the Year? Try this tasty, creative, kid-approved Halloween meal (hold the side of sugar-induced temper tantrums).
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October 22, 2015, 10:00 am
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Ending Emotional Eating and Recovering from Surgery with The Whole30: Andrea’s Story
“I was heavy for most of my life. When I was in high school my parents separated and everything I knew was thrown upside...
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Soup Sundays, Part One
This 4-part Soup Sunday cooking series comes from Ali Rakowski of intersectioncoaching.com, and the author of Bowls of Love. If you’d like to submit...
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Whole30 Freezer Cooking, Part 4
This 5-part freezer cooking series comes from Maria Barton of MariaMakes.com. If you’d like to submit a recipe, helpful tip, testimonial, or Whole30 article...
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Whole30 Freezer Cooking, Part 3
This 5-part freezer cooking series comes from Maria Barton of MariaMakes.com. If you’d like to submit a recipe, helpful tip, testimonial, or Whole30 article...
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Whole30 Freezer Cooking, Part 2 (With Maria Barton)
This 5-part freezer cooking series comes from Maria Barton of MariaMakes.com. If you’d like to submit a recipe, helpful tip, testimonial, or Whole30 article...
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#JulyWhole30 Recipes: Brussels Sprout and Spaghetti Squash Salad
This article was contributed by Whole30 alumni Anne-Marie of SoapQueen.com Fresh and full of crunch, this salad made of Brussels sprouts and spaghetti squash is...