6 Strategies to Find Your Perfect Whole30 Breakfast
Breakfast. Break the fast. Brekkie—or even brunch, depending on your schedule. We often hear chatter about your first meal being the most important of the day—including in a 2022 Cleveland Clinic interview with Beth Czerwony, RD. They agree that breakfast benefits can range from reducing brain fog to improving your heart health. Yet, frequent searches …
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Ham and Hash Brown Casserole
This easy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole is a delicious way to use up leftover ham or just get your family fed and full! The dairy-free, gluten-free sauce gets its rich flavor from sauteed vegetables blended into a creamy sauce. We also love the time-saving and budget-friendly use of frozen hash browns and peas for …
Sweet and Savory Citrus Crunch Salad
This Sweet and Savory Citrus Crunch Salad is everything you want in a salad – simple ingredients, minimal prep time, a colorful presentation, and flavors that POP. It’s easy enough for a weeknight side and lovely enough for a holiday spread. Tossed in a tangy Whole30-compatible vinaigrette, it’s naturally gluten-free AND dairy-free, with nut-free options. …
Discounts and Deals from our Whole30 Approved Partners
Stock up for your January Whole30 (or enjoy your Whole30 faves during your Food Freedom) with these discounts from our partners.
How I Save Time at the Store with the Whole30 Approved Program
I’ve been there before—on the hunt for Whole30 compatible products amid a sea of options. I’ve been stuck in the grocery aisle, reading label after label. But I think I can help save you some time. Here’s the trick: when you see the Whole30 Approved® stamp, you can skip all the label reading. How do …
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Holiday Potato Recipes That Deliver Comfort and Joy
Very few foods are as beloved when cooked crispy as they are transformed into what can accurately, but not flatteringly, be called a mush. But the humble potato is one such food—and there is, Indeed, a potato recipe for every occasion. From side dishes to soups, hashes to meatless mains, you’ll find potatoes working to …
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Dear Melissa: Empower Yourself for January Whole30
In last week’s Dear Melissa newsletter, I talked about the unexpected benefits of my first Whole30 back in April 2009, and how those 30 days sent positive ripples into every area of my life, giving me a sense of confidence, empowerment, and trust in myself that I had never before experienced. (As I’ve often said …
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Dear Melissa: Self-empowerment was the biggest benefit of my first Whole30
I did the very first Whole30 in April 2009, before the program even had a name. It was supposed to be a fun self-experiment where I’d eliminate potentially inflammatory foods for a month and see if anything improved. The idea (put forth by prominent researchers at the time) was that some of the foods we’d …
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Set Boundaries Around Food, Alcohol, and Table Talk
Food boundaries aren’t just about food Since 2009 (the earliest days of Whole30), I’ve spent a lot of time helping people say no to breakroom donuts, a slice of cake at the birthday party, and a glass of wine at happy hour as a means of honoring their Whole30 commitment. But those aren’t the only …
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