YOU DESERVE TO FEEL GOOD.
Whole30 is not HARD, but it sure is not easy either.
I have done many rounds of it now, and every time I throughly enjoy the benefits that I have noticed. Eating better has literally changed my life, and as cheesy as it sounds: my relationship with food. (No more binge eating spicy noodles like its my job lol!)
I personally feel so much better when I eat better.
I sleep better, I look better: especially my skin –no more eczema flares for me!
I have better energy for not only me, but my family and all who I care for.
I love it so much that I have compiled all my advice, favorite recipes, and grocery lists to help anyone one else who wants to feel good.
It is possible to do this. It is possible to feel good again.
YOU CAN DO ANYTHING FOR 30 DAYS.
I am proud of you for showing yourself some love, and for doing something for good for you!!
**I am in no way endorsed or affiliated with Whole30, but Melissa if you are reading this: thanks for changing the world, and I would LOVE to be officially Whole30 approved <3 **
My TOP 3 pieces of advice for doing a Whole30:
FIRST:
Bookmark, screenshot, download or print these where you can look at them ALL THE TIME: WHOLE 30 PDF DOWNLOADS
I am constantly double checking the ingredients with “the common additives cheat sheet”, as well as looking up the “pantry stocking” and “the shopping lists” while I am at the store.
Of course you need to know “the rules” to know what you are getting into.
Make sure to read “sneaky sugars” and practice label reading. There is even a guide on eating out!
We printed out the daily affirmations and kept them on our fridge to keep track of what day it was, and a kind reminder that we are stronger than our sugar demons!
Melissa Urban (the inspiring co-founder + CEO) offers endless FREE resources, books and cookbooks, Instagram accounts. As well as programs and support that you can purchase!
PLUS: PINTEREST!!
SECOND:
LABELS, LABELS, LABELS. Unless it is stamped with the Whole30 logo— (actually—even if it is!!) You should be checking labels, and ingredients.
Even in your spices. Even in your gummy vitamins. Even in your gum.
It is EYE opening how much sugar and CRAP is in EVERYTHING.
THIRD:
PREP AND PLAN.
I personally am a snacker, and I know I am more successful when my fridge and pantry are well stocked with lots of yummy options. At our house, we like to have Traeger smoked chicken in the fridge, ready to throw into salads. LOTS of fresh fruits and veggies washed, and roasted and ready to eat! Dave likes to take hardboiled eggs + fruit for lunch. We both like the chomps, nuts and approved bars
I like to double recipes to make lots of healthy left-over lunch options, or even to whip into something new for breakfast. You are already cooking so you might as well double that chili recipe, and make twice as many sweet potatoes so that you only have to clean up once!
Yummy foods ready to warm up or eat right away, is KEY for us.
STOCKING YOUR PANTRY
WHOLE 30 COSTCO LIST
[Make sure you are double checking all the ingredients yourself, because things often change!]
- Organic veggies: broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, peppers, spinach/ greens, sweet potatoes
- Organic fruits: apples, bananas, strawberries, grapes
- Dates! Trust me they are a TREAT.
- Fresh cut meats: organic beef/ chicken and pork
- Organic Chicken sausage
- Hass Avocado cups
- Organic Hard Boiled egg
- Nuts: raw almonds/pecans/mac nuts
- Nut butter, Almond butter
- Chomps/Mini chomps with sea salt
- “That’s it” Fruit bars
- Cold brew coffee cans
- Coconut water (no added sugar obvi)
- Sweet potato snacks
- Avocado oil Mayo
- Avocado oil spray
- Apple cider vinegar
- Beef broths/Chicken broth/Bone broths
- Cauliflower rice, frozen veggies, frozen fruits
- Artichoke hearts, olives
WHOLE 30 TRADER JOE’S LIST
- ALL THE SEASONINGS: Unami is a MUST.
- Ghee
- Avocado oil spray
- Coconut aminos
- Fresh produce: veggies and fruits
- Coconut milk + coconut cream
- Jicama sticks + wraps
- Veggies
- Raw nuts
- Dried fruits
- Pitted dates
- Green goddess salad dressing
- Cashew pesto
- Turkey
- Bacon
- Frozen garlic + ginger
- Frozen grilled peppers + onions
WHOLE 30 HARMON’S FINDS
- Primal kitchen sauces- salad dressings + steak sauces
- Fresh + local produce
- Quality meats, hand trimmed chicken breasts
- Canned tomatoes + paste
- Kombucha
- Cold brew
- Unsweetened black iced tea
- Ghee
- Coconut aminos
- Seasonings
- Compliant Rx bars
- Coconut aminos
- Almond flour
SALAD IDEAS:
My go to is a Traeger smoked chicken breast over a bed of spinach, topped with a ton of delicious veggies. I love the Trader Joe’s Green Goddess dressing, or any dressing by Primal kitchen.
Get creative and add a rainbow of colors and textures for your mouth to enjoy.
A good salad is far underrated– they really can be so freaking yummy.
SNACKS:
My GO-TO snacks are veggies! Raw with some ranch, air-fried, or oven roasted.
We keep our fridge stocked with oven roasted broccoli + sweet potatoes, and air-fried zucchini or green beans.
So yummy to eat cold, warm up as a side to your protein, or throw in your eggs in the morning!
MEAL IDEAS:
NO FOMO
It is possible to eat out on Whole30, you just need to be careful. I recommend checking out the menu before you go!
Check out the SLC Whole30 Eating out guide here
Vessel kitchen is one of our favorite places on the list!
We were also able to make it so we didn’t have to miss out on fun things like the Superbowl!
Getting creative with recipes made us able to have an entire football party: ALL WHOLE 30!
Our friends even made a Whole30 compliant brunch so we felt included, and it was SO good!!
