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Whole30 co-founder and best-selling author Melissa Urban and various experts give you valuable information on the program and other important health-and-wellness topics.
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Dig into one of the many best-selling books from Melissa Urban. With plenty to choose from—including Whole30 Endorsed books written by beloved community members—there’s a Whole30 book for you.
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Browse the options for expanding your library of Whole30 resources. Download the PDFs that will help your 30-day journey of dietary self-discovery be as smooth and successful as possible.
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Watch the Whole30 YouTube channel for tips, tricks, and other useful—and interesting—information. Enjoy videos about the program, kitchen hacks, shopping hauls, and so much more to help you during your Whole30 and beyond.
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Have a question about the Whole30 program? The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section lets you explore common inquiries to find advice and answers that can help you be successful on the Whole30.
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The Whole30 shop offers a curated selection of products tailored to complement the Whole30 program, providing enthusiasts with a one-stop destination for all their Whole30 needs. The shop is designed to make the Whole30 journey smoother and more enjoyable.
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Whole30 Articles

Dive into our library of Whole30 articles to explore how eliminating certain food groups can lead to a variety of benefits.

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Whole30 Sandwich Hacks
June 20, 2023, 7:48 am
  • Meal Planning Support and Prep
7 Ways to Make a Whole30 Sandwich
Sandwiches are lunchtime classics. Those who are new to Whole30 want an easy Whole30 swap for their sandwiches and simple cold lunches. But, all…
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December 12, 2016, 11:00 am
  • Meal Planning Support and Prep
  • Testimonials
A Tale of Two Newbies: Finding Whole30 Success with Real Plans
In late August, we launched our Whole30 meal planner with Real Plans. Over the past four months, the Whole30 community response has been overwhelmingly…
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December 29, 2014, 11:00 am
  • Dear Melissa
  • Meal Planning Support and Prep
Dear Melissa: Saving Yourself from Whole30 Mealtime Madness
Welcome to Dear Melissa, where I answer your questions about transitioning into or completing a Whole30, successfully sticking to your new Food Freedom habits, and figuring out…
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May 9, 2022, 3:50 pm
  • Family
  • Meal Planning Support and Prep
  • Whole30
Five 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…

Whole30 Books

Whole30 books are groundbreaking guides that is a lifestyle transformation. These comprehensive manuals offer a detailed roadmap to resetting your health, habits, and relationship with food through a strict 30-day plan. By eliminating processed foods, sugars, grains, dairy, and legumes, Whole30 books aim to address various health issues, from digestive problems to chronic fatigue, encouraging a more mindful and nutritious approach to eating

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The new Whole30 Book
The New Whole30 Book

Do you struggle with cravings, fatigue, digestive issues, pain, or other symptoms? The Whole30 can help you discover the foods that are holding you back—in just 30 days.

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The Whole30

Can you change your life just by changing the food you put on your plate? The Whole30 program will prove you can, with results you never expected.

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The Whole30 Day by Day

Think of The Whole30 Day by Day as your Whole30 field guide, providing tips, hacks, advice, and inspiration to help you achieve the Whole30 success every day of the program.

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Food Freedom Forever

Food Freedom Forever offers real solutions for anyone stuck in the exhausting cycle of yo-yo dieting and the resulting stress, weight gain, uncontrollable cravings, and health complaints.

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Cooking Whole30

Over 150 Recipes for the Whole30 and Beyond. Previously published as The Whole30 Cookbook, this bestseller is revised, updated, and available in paperback for the first time.

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The Whole30 Cookbook
The Whole30 Cookbook

The groundbreaking Whole30 program has helped countless people transform their lives by bringing them better sleep, more energy, fewer cravings, weight loss, and new healthy habits that last a lifetime.

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Plant-Based Whole30 Meal Template

Use this carefully designed Plant-Based Whole30 Meal Template for a few weeks until you can accurately interpret the signals your body is sending you. These guidelines provide a good starting point for meal timing and portion size. After that, it’s up to you to adjust based on hunger, energy, mood, and athletic performance.
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Plant-Based Program Rules

The official rules of the Plant-Based Whole30® Program, exactly as they appear on the website.
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Original Whole30 Program Rules

The official rules of the Original Whole30® Program, exactly as they appear on the website.
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Videos

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What is the Whole30?

Nobody can answer “What is Whole30?” better than co-founder and CEO Melissa Urban. The seven-time New York Times best-selling author talks about what makes her elimination and reintroduction program unique and life-changing…

Doing a Whole30? Make shopping EASY

We analyzed 830 recipes in Real Plans, the official Whole30 meal planning app, to identify the seven pantry staple ingredients used the most often in Whole30 recipes. Take a tour through Sprouts with Whole30 co-founder Melissa Urban…

Whole30’s 10 Must-Have Kitchen Tools

Food blogger and Whole30-endorsed cookbook author, Autumn Michaelis shares her top 10 essential kitchen tools that will help make your Whole30 easier. The right tools, equipment, and kitchen gadgets can help you be an even more…

Misconceptions

Whole30: 6 Biggest Misconceptions

Melissa Urban breaks down and debunks the six most common Whole30 misconceptions. “Whole30 is a weight loss diet!” “It’s not a sustainable diet!” “The Whole30 is way too strict!” We’ve heard it all. And Melissa is here to correct these Whole30 myths.

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3 Tips to Maximize Your Made By Whole30 Meals

Made By Whole30 meals are here to make your life easier—whether you’re doing a Whole30 or looking for dairy-free and gluten-free meals. Melissa Urban shares 3 simple tips for making the most of your Made By Whole30 meals.

FAQs

You don’t have to know everything about the Whole30 before you start your life-changing journey. We’re here to help. Find answers to the most common questions about the Whole30 program.

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The Whole30 is a 30-day elimination program established in 2009 by co-founder Melissa Urban. The program combines the power of a carefully-structured elimination and reintroduction protocol with behavior change research, and has helped millions of people around the world improve their cravings, energy, sleep, digestion, inflammation, chronic pain, and other unwanted symptoms. The Whole30 is designed to help you identify the foods that may be having a negative impact on your cravings, metabolism and blood sugar regulation, digestion, and immune system. Armed with this knowledge, you can then create a sustainable, personalized diet based on your unique body, so you can feel and live your best. The Whole30 offers two different tracks: the Original Whole30 and the Plant-Based Whole30.
Both programs offer a 30-day elimination and structured reintroduction period, with the goal of identifying food sensitivities, creating new habits, and restoring a healthy relationship with food. The Original and Plant-Based Whole30 programs differ only in their protein and fat sources, and in the length of time the programs have been available. The Original Whole30 includes high-quality animal protein and encourages the use of some animal fats while eliminating legumes, including peanuts and soy. Click here to read the Original Whole30 Program Rules. The Plant-Based Whole30 does not include any animal protein and fats. It uses beans, lentils, peas, soy, compatible protein powders, nuts, and seeds to ensure adequate protein; and includes only plant-based fat sources. Click here to read the Plant-Based Whole30 Program Rules.

If you are comfortable eating two animal protein sources (like eggs and salmon, or all varieties of fish and shellfish), we’d encourage you to complete the Original Whole30, utilizing compatible plant-based protein sources (like a pea-based vegan “chorizo” or protein powder) to ensure adequate protein intake. The Original program will afford you the greatest learning opportunity, and the ability to test out a wider variety of plant-based protein sources (including legumes, lentils, soy, and peanuts) to determine how well they work for you. Feel free to consume only plant-based fats during your Original Whole30, as there are plenty to choose from.

If you don’t eat any animal products and are not open to doing so, or if you’ve done the Original Whole30 and are curious about how a plant-based diet might work for you by comparison, then the Plant-Based Whole30 would provide the best fit.

Nope! Each program was carefully designed to function as a stand-alone, discrete elimination and reintroduction protocol, with carefully selected parameters that have proven incredibly effective for the vast majority of people who complete the program. Once you choose a program, please complete it exactly as written, unless your healthcare provider directs you otherwise. Read the Original Whole30 Program Rules, and the Plant-Based Whole30 Program Rules.

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