Whole30 Articles

One of the most common criticisms I hear about the Whole30 is that an elimination and reintroduction program like ours should only be prescribed...

Many parents consider bringing their kids along on their Whole30 journey in an effort to make meal planning easier, introduce more whole foods into...

Kombucha—a fermented tea—is a delicious beverage that may add some probiotic benefits to your already healthy Whole30 diet. But "Is kombucha Whole30-compatible?" isn't the...

Ah, summer—the season of vibrant produce, outdoor gatherings, and refreshing meals. There’s no better way to celebrate this delightful time of year than with...

I distinctly remember the first time I was introduced to the Impossible Burger. It was  March 2019, and I was walking the floor at...

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...

Learn 5 tips for a nursing Whole30 from Stephanie Greunke, a Registered Dietitian specializing in perinatal and postpartum health, and the mom of two...

Dear Melissa, My husband is away for work often, and being home alone for days on end makes my Food Freedom plan go right...

In this special Dear Melissa & Friends, Whole30 CEO Melissa Urban chats with Casey Means MD, co-founder of Levels Health and author of the...

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...

“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...

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...

My husband and I have weekend "treat days" that include large amounts of alcohol, candy, chips, fast food, and bonding.

Congratulations, Whole30 alumni! You’ve completed 30 days of elimination, checked off a whole host of Non-Scale Victories, and worked through your carefully planned reintroduction...

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...