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I’ve put this Whole 30 Resource List list together for my book club that just read It Starts With Food. Below you’ll find the basics of the program, free downloads, recipe resources, and discounts on products and services that I use.

Whole 30 is where I recommend most people start with their paleo journey. It’s where I started with mine. Most people don’t know how good they could feel if they simply ate low insulin producing, real food for a month. Some people look at the template and think it’s too hard. One of my friends had this to say:

Having 4 kids is hard. A Whole 30 isn't hard.' - Diane #whole30 #paleo #primalhealthcoach

Whole 30 is a great place to begin because it gives your body’s hormones a chance to begin normalizing before you move on to other forms of the paleo diet. Some people may need another level whereas others do not. For example, a person with an autoimmune condition might begin with Whole 30 before moving on to the autoimmune protocol. It really just depends on the person.

30 Reasons To Whole 30

Mel Joulwan, author of the Well Fed cookbooks, created this list of 30 reasons to Whole 30 and I can absolutely vouch that all of them were true for me.

You’ll sleep longer and more soundly
You’ll have consistent energy all day
You’ll be happier
You’ll be more peaceful
You’ll enjoy food more

I chose a few reasons that I think are pretty great! Here is the complete list of 30 reasons.

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My Thoughts On The Program

I think Whole 30 is brilliant because the rules that exclude paleo treats, breads, pancakes, muffins, etc. really do help break down a person’s habits. So many of us eat out of habit; I know I did. What do I mean by that? We all have our usual dishes, the things we go to when it’s time to eat, the things we put very little thought into because it’s our habit. When grains and paleo versions of grain like things such as tortillas and breads are off the table most people have a bit of a panic inside. We eat everything in, on, wrapped, or with a side of grains so it’s natural to wonder what in the heck a person is supposed to eat. Initially you may feel lost but it also forces you out of your comfort zone which allows you to see food differently. After 30 days you’ll see that you didn’t starve without grains or dairy in your coffee. Plus you’ll feel insanely better, at least I’ve never heard of anyone feeling worse. The rules that extend beyond the food list are the brilliance of the program.

Testimonials A-Z

My paleo journey began with a Whole 30 and then I moved to autoimmune paleo. Learning how much power food has over our well being is what led me to become a coach. I have to share with people that feeling off everyday is not normal; it can be so much better than that. Life is supposed to be better than that. Here are the testimonials that people have submitted to Whole 30 for various medical conditions (A-Z) and how Whole 30 has improved/eliminated their symptoms.

What Are The Rules?

If you want all of the details read It Starts With Food. It’s the book that explains all of the reasons and whys behind the program.

If you want the reader’s digest version:

Foods To Eat:

Pasture raised meats and wild caught fish
Pasture raised eggs
Vegetables (not corn)
Nuts and Seeds in moderation
Healthy Fats (Ghee, Lard, Tallow, Coconut oil, and Olive Oil from the USA unheated)
Fruit in moderation

An ideal plate: 75% vegetables, a palm sized portion of protein, and a thumb sized portion of fat.

Eat 3 times a day. If you get hungry between meals then eat more at each meal rather than snacking between meals.

Foods Groups To Avoid:

Alcohol
All added sweeteners
Grains
Legumes (including peanuts & soy)
Vegetable oil (corn, soy, canola, cottonseed, sunflower seed, safflower seed, margarine, and vegetable oil sprays)
Processed food, fast food
Dairy