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How to properly store your Thanksgiving leftovers, and keep them fresh.
November 11, 2024, 4:35 am
  • Meal Planning Support and Prep
  • Whole30

Thanksgiving leftovers made easy: Expert tips from Good Housekeeping

Editor’s Note: The content below talks about Thanksgiving foods that are not Whole30 compatible and may or may not fit into your food freedom....
Fall Produce Shopping List
September 26, 2024, 3:00 am
  • Meal Planning Support and Prep
  • Whole30

Fall produce shopping list: Your guide to feasting this fall

Fall is awash in the reds and oranges of leaves making a fiery last stand against the chill invading the air. It’s swaddled in...
A group of women in the park doing yoga.
September 19, 2024, 7:00 am
  • Whole30
  • Whole30 101

Whole30 101: Non-scale victories tips

Non-scale victories (NSVs) are at the heart of your Whole30 success story. They’re the boost in energy, restful sleep, reduction in cravings, smoother digestion,...
The New Whole30 Bonus Content
September 12, 2024, 3:15 am
  • Whole30

Explore The New Whole30 bonus content

The New Whole30 has been out for just over a month, and your feedback has been incredible! From just the first page of our...
The New Whole30 Guide
September 3, 2024, 3:14 am
  • Whole30

Choose your own adventure: A guide to The New Whole30

I wrote The New Whole30 completely from scratch—which was not what I was originally planning to do. Going into this project, I assumed I’d...
A female dietitian sitting in her office, working on her laptop.
July 11, 2024, 3:00 am
  • Whole30

Elimination diets, privilege, and the Whole30

One of the most common criticisms I hear about the Whole30 is that an elimination and reintroduction program like ours should only be prescribed...
Can Kids Do a Whole30?
July 9, 2024, 3:00 am
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Whole30

Can your kids do a Whole30 with you?

Many parents consider bringing their kids along on their Whole30 journey in an effort to make meal planning easier, introduce more whole foods into...
The New Whole30
June 13, 2024, 1:45 pm
  • Whole30

The Evolution of Whole30: Embracing Flexibility and Inclusivity

In 2014, when I was writing The Whole30, I was quietly separating from my marriage, parenting a one-year-old, and running a business. My self-talk...
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June 6, 2024, 1:25 pm
  • Breastfeeding
  • Family
  • Supporting You Through Every Season

Can I do the Whole30 while nursing?

Learn 5 tips for a nursing Whole30 from Stephanie Greunke, a Registered Dietitian specializing in perinatal and postpartum health, and the mom of two...
The new Whole30 logo
April 15, 2024, 6:08 pm
  • Whole30

Explore the new Whole30 website with us

You know how good it feels to make positive changes—that’s why you came to the Whole30 in the first place. We’ve never been afraid...
The 7 best Whole30 meal prep tips
August 21, 2023, 12:56 pm
  • Meal Planning Support and Prep
  • Whole30

Stress less with 7 Whole30 meal prep tips

For a seemingly harmless question, “What’s for dinner?” sure can pack a stressful punch—if you aren’t prepared with a ready-made answer. Add a Whole30...
Whole30 and WANDA partnered to bring you a conversation about the past, present, and future of Juneteenth, and how it connects food and freedom.
June 18, 2023, 10:58 pm
  • DEI
  • Whole30

Exploring the Connections Between Juneteenth, Food, and Freedom

In honor of Juneteenth, Whole30 has once again partnered with WANDA (Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture) to amplify a unique and important conversation....
Trader Joe's Whole30 Shopping List
May 5, 2023, 2:00 pm
  • Meal Planning Support and Prep
  • Whole30

Your Whole30 Trader Joe’s Shopping List

Shopping for Whole30 compatible foods can be tricky if you’re just starting with the program. And with thousands of products lining the shelves, it’s...
Melissa Urban holding a copy of her book, The Book of Boundaries.
December 5, 2022, 4:00 pm
  • Boundaries
  • Whole30
  • Whole30 101

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...
Whole30 DEI
December 1, 2022, 9:42 am
  • DEI
  • Whole30

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Whole30’s Content Collaboration

I was recently browsing online for an alteration shop. I bought a jumpsuit for my book tour, and while it fit like a dream,...
6 Podcasts for Learning How to Set Better Boundaries
November 21, 2022, 8:47 pm
  • Whole30

6 Podcasts for Learning How to Set Better Boundaries

When you think about it, the Whole30 is actually a master class in how to set boundaries. You say no a lot during those...
A cart full of Whole30 compatible produce and essentials is being pushed through a grocery store by a couple. The cart is prominent in the foreground and you can only see the couple out of focus in the background.
May 9, 2022, 3:50 pm
  • Budget-friendly living
  • Family
  • Meal Planning Support and Prep

5 tips for Whole30 on a budget

By Autumn Michaelis, author of Whole Food for Your Family Can I eat Whole30 on a budget? This is a question I get a...
Is MSG Okay on Whole30? The image features yellow text on a navy blue background, with pretty ribbons of red framing the graphic. The text reads "Rule Change: MSG is no longer off-limits."
December 20, 2021, 10:00 am
  • Whole30

Is MSG Okay on Whole30? A Change to the Whole30 Rules

We are always evaluating the Whole30 rules against the current science, our clinical experience, and our learnings. Today I have a wonderful announcement—a rule...