The Whole30® Program

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

11 Reasons to Hire a Whole30 Certified Coach

By Samantha Presicci, MCN, RDN, LDN, CPT, Whole30 Certified Coach, and creator of Mindful Bites I know what you’re thinking … the Whole30 is a free program. Why should you hire a Whole30 Certified Coach to walk you through it? Look. I get it. And you’re probably not expecting me […]

The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook: Shredded Barbecue Chicken on Sweet Potato “Buns”

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 of a classic Southern-style BBQ sandwich without the high sugar and carb content—and with nutrient-rich sweet potatoes. This dish would be perfect for upcoming Memorial Day […]

Do I Really Have to Start My Whole30 Over? A Gretchen Rubin Four Tendencies Perspective

This question comes up all the time—“I ate something off-plan during my Whole30. Do I really need to start over?” Today, we’ll tackle the nuances of this question, and throw in a little of that famous Whole30 tough love. The Whole30 program does require 30 days straight of 100% compliance, but if “because we said so” doesn’t suffice, we have four other reasons why we want to stick to your Whole30 with no slips, no cheats, and no special occasions.

Best of Whole30 Recipes: Springtime Lunches

Our @whole30recipes Instagram feed brings you delicious, Whole30 compliant recipes all day, every day. And, in our series, The Best of @Whole30Recipes, we bring our favorites to the blog. Are you on the lookout for some fresh and easy, Whole30 lunch ideas this spring? With help from the creatives who […]

Dear Melissa: Can I Influence My Teens to Find Their Food Freedom?

Dear Melissa,  Any advice on how to get semi-adult children to buy into the Whole30 (or at least whole foods over junk)? I didn’t set the best foundation for them, but I’ve learned a lot from doing multiple Whole30s and have tried to model that when they are home (ignoring the eye-rolling). […]

Under Pressure: Braised Short Ribs Over Creamy Broccoli Puree

Bring on spring with the newest addition to our Instant Pot Pressure Cooker recipe series. This counter top appliance is popular among our Whole30 community, and Whole30 compliant Instant Pot recipes are one of our most-requested resources on social media. Sarah Steffens, our in-house recipe creative, is sharing her favorite […]

Under Pressure: Coconut Lime Infused Bone Broth

Celebrate springtime with the newest addition to our Instant Pot Pressure Cooker recipe series. This counter top appliance is popular among our Whole30 community, and Whole30 compliant Instant Pot recipes are one of our most-requested resources on social media. Sarah Steffens, our in-house recipe creative, is sharing her favorite recipes […]

Six Reasons Why the Whole30 Didn’t Work For You

The Whole30 has been around since July 2009, and we’ve read hundreds of thousands of glowing testimonials via email and on social media. We’ve proven the program truly can reset your health, habits, and relationship, and the vast majority (88%, according to a 2016 survey of nearly 8,000 Whole30’ers) report the […]

Whole30 Tacos, Part 4: Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa

This is the fourth and final 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. Here we are, the final post in the Whole30 taco recipe series. And, I’ve saved the BEST for last! I […]

Whole30 Approved: Entertaining with Spindrift

Today, we’re introducing the newest beverage to join our Whole30 Approved program: Spindrift. Spindrift is the first sparkling water made with real, squeezed fruit. It’s a great option for those who want more flavor in their sparkling water or those who prefer to avoid natural flavors. #Whole30Approved Spindrift—sparkling water made […]