The Whole30® Program

As featured in the New York Times bestselling book, The Whole30

Broccoli Chicken Ranch Potatoes from The Whole Smith’s Good Food Cookbook

Michelle Smith has been making Whole30 compliant recipes for years and sharing them on The Whole Smiths blog and @thewholesmiths Instagram. We love her easy 30-second homemade mayo; her relatable sense of humor; and her family-friendly, flavorful recipes. That’s why we can’t wait for June 5th, the day that Michelle’s The […]

Essentials for your Whole30 and Beyond, with Thrive Market

When we joined forces with Thrive Market last year, we loved their extensive selection of Whole30 Approved staples, and the fact that they continually add compliant products they know our Whole30’ers will love. But, we also loved their one-stop shopping, making your life easier on you whether you’re stocking up […]

Whole30 Tacos, Part 2: Shredded Chicken Tacos in a Red Pepper Boat

This is the second post in our Whole30 Taco recipe series. Maria Barton of Maria Makes shares some of her favorite taco-fied recipes to spice up your week. We’re kicking off the week with a super easy, majorly tasty taco recipe: Salsa Chicken Stuffed into Bell Pepper “shells.” Traditional tortillas […]

Dear Melissa: I’m Not Doing The Perfect Whole30

Dear Melissa, I started the program with most of the information I thought I needed, as I work in a health food store and my co-workers and boss are very supportive of my choices and advocates of the program. But the more I read I am a little discouraged. I […]

Whole30 Tacos, Part 1: Cilantro Lime Cod

This is the first post in our Taco Tuesday recipe series. Maria Barton of Maria Makes shares some of her favorite taco-fied recipes to spice up your Tuesday. YES … we know it’s a Thursday, but we’ve heard there are quite a few people doing a Whole30 for Lent. What […]

Dear Melissa: Do I Have to Give Up My Friends?

Dear Melissa, I have done a few rounds of Whole30 and I am finally confident in my Food Freedom, making some pretty big changes in my diet and lifestyle over the past year. Throughout the process I have been very open with my close friends, and while they seemed to […]

What is Food Freedom?

If I had to describe “food freedom” in one sentence, it’s this: Food freedom is feeling in control of the food that you eat, instead of food controlling you. Food freedom is about indulging when it’s worth it, passing when it isn’t, and never feeling guilt or shame for doing either. It’s about taking the morality out of food, and recognizing you are not a “good” or “bad” person based on what’s your plate. True food freedom means you never again feel powerless over food.

Dear Melissa: I’ve Tried Every Diet… and Failed. Help.

Dear Melissa, How do I get started with the Whole30 when I’ve tried everything and failed? – Jessica Jessica, The short answer is, read (or listen to) Food Freedom Forever. You’ve tried every diet and failed, because calorie-restrictive diets SET YOU UP to fail. But once you get the diet […]

Finish Strong! 12 Tips For Staying Whole30-Motivated, Featuring Whole Foods Market

From Whole30 headmistress Melissa Hartwig, who has known for years that eggs + blueberries are a surprisingly delicious combination The last half of your Whole30 has its ups and downs. You’re excited about the changes you’re seeing and loving all the delicious food you’ve been eating, but you’re also getting […]

Dear Melissa: I Just Hate Veggies.

Dear Melissa, Do I really have to eat vegetables with every meal, even breakfast/my husband says he’d consider doing the program with me, but he hates vegetables so he can’t/I want to bring my kids along on the Whole30, but they’re so picky when it comes to anything green. HELP. […]