December 18, 2024, 3:00 pm
Dear Melissa: 4 health and wellness trends for 2025
As the co-founder of Whole30, this program and community have been my career and my passion since 2009. My connections with the media, health...
December 3, 2024, 10:00 am
Dear Melissa—Ease your way into a Whole30 with a “soft launch”
Dear Melissa, I’m about to start my first Whole30, and I’m nervous. I’m prepping my pantry, planning my first week of meals, and just...
October 15, 2024, 10:49 am
Dear Melissa: Exploring your bio-individuality with the Whole30
Dear Melissa, There are so many devices that we can use to collect health data. Fitness trackers, blood glucose monitors, watches, hydration sensors…are these...
September 23, 2024, 10:00 am
Dear Melissa: Why does Whole30 reintroduction feel so hard?
Dear Melissa, I know you’re supposed to reintroduce on the Whole30, but I still struggle with this phase. Why does 10 days of reintroduction...
September 20, 2024, 10:48 am
Dear Melissa, how to make the perfect Big A** Salad
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you KNOW I’m a huge fan of the B.A.S. (otherwise known as the Big A** Salad). I...
September 12, 2024, 11:30 am
A behind the scenes look at The New Whole30 recipes
Dear Melissa, As an aspiring food and lifestyle photographer, I’m fascinated with the behind-the-scenes of shooting a cookbook. Do they really use hairspray to...
August 27, 2024, 1:15 pm
The role of Whole30 convenience products during your program
Dear Melissa, I love seeing so many Whole30 Approved salad dressings, condiments, and bone broths in the grocery store today. It makes meal prep...
August 13, 2024, 1:24 pm
Dear Melissa, can you explain the new Pancake Rule?
Dear Melissa, You’ve said there were some updates to the Pancake Rule in The New Whole30. Can you break them down for me? —Love,...
July 29, 2024, 3:42 pm
Dear Melissa, has the Whole30 gone soft? I miss your tough love.
Dear Melissa, You’ve talked about how the voice, tone, and language in The New Whole30 has evolved over the years. I appreciate that you’ve...
June 4, 2024, 6:42 pm
Dear Melissa: My Food Freedom Plan When I’m Home Alone
Dear Melissa, My husband is away for work often, and being home alone for days on end makes my Food Freedom plan go right...
May 14, 2024, 11:22 am
Dear Melissa and Friends: Fueling Good Energy and Metabolic Health with Dr. Casey Means
In this special Dear Melissa & Friends, Whole30 CEO Melissa Urban chats with Casey Means MD, co-founder of Levels Health and author of the...
April 30, 2024, 2:20 pm
Can I have dessert on the Whole30?
Dear Melissa, do “desserts” made of fruit go against the spirit of the Whole30? Would you say it’s a bad idea to combine fruit...
April 17, 2024, 10:05 am
Dear Melissa, can I do a modified Whole30?
“Hey Melissa—can I do the Whole30, but modify it?” —Love, so many people on Reddit Dear Reddit (and everyone else), I get some version of...
March 28, 2024, 1:20 pm
Building Healthy Habits into Your Weekend Routine
My husband and I have weekend "treat days" that include large amounts of alcohol, candy, chips, fast food, and bonding.
February 14, 2024, 6:00 pm
Embracing Change with The New Whole30
Your flagship book, The Whole30, came out in April 2015—almost nine years ago. Have you thought about updating that book, and if so, what...
January 25, 2024, 11:36 am
How to deal with stress beyond food
Dear Melissa, I just finished my January Whole30, and I feel amazing! I have more energy, my skin is glowing, I’m no longer bloated all...
January 10, 2024, 4:50 pm
A closer look at dietary fat on the Whole30
Dear Melissa, I’m on Day 15 of my second Whole30, and I’m wondering if there is such a thing as eating too much dietary...
December 19, 2023, 3:57 pm
3 steps to maintain your Whole30 commitment
Dear Melissa, I’m on Day 3 of my first Whole30. So far it’s going really well, but the excitement of the first day or...
