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    The Ultimate Whole30 Guide (Recipes, Tips, Resources & More!)

    Published: Dec 28, 2019 · Last Updated: May 17, 2021 by Jen Lopez

    This ultimate Whole30 guide is brought to you by myself and my friend Bailey from Whole Kitchen Sink. Bailey is a Whole30 Certified Coach with loads of inspiration and information you can find in this post.  Combined with some recipes and Whole30 experiences from myself, you've got a great resource for a successful Whole30! This guide is meant to help you prepare for your first Whole30 or to give you more resources whether you are on your 2nd or 22nd round! This guide includes general Whole30 info, tips, tricks, delicious recipes, shopping guides and more!

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    The Background

    In this section we share our experiences going through our very first round of Whole30.  You'll find posts from our perspective, our  A Little Salty Podcast episode that talks all about it and some information about reintroduction after Whole30.  Here, you will also find the basics in terms of what a Whole30 is and how it differs from the Paleo diet.

    • What is Whole30 ?
    • What's the Difference Between Paleo & Whole30?
    • Bailey’s First Whole30 Experience
    • Jen’s First Whole30 Experience
    • "Our First Whole30" - Podcast Episode
    • Whole30 Reintroduction - How and Why You Should Do It 
    • Jen's Reintroduction Realizations

    Whole30 Shopping Guides

    Here we lay out a few lists of great Whole30 finds from our favorite stores.  These lists can be your BFF on your next grocery shopping trip as they guide you in the right direction.

    • Trader Joes
    • Wal-Mart
    • Target
    • Costco
    • Fresh Thyme
    • Thrive Market
    • Sprouts

    Favorite Whole30 Recipes

    In this section we round-up some of our favorite Whole30 recipes from the blog!  We start with a little breakfast before heading into some lunch and dinner recipes.  Lastly, we share some of our favorite recipes from some of our favorite bloggers.

    Top Whole30 Breakfasts

    • Chorizo Hash Brown Bake
    • Egg Free Chorizo Skillet
    • Southwest Egg Bake

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    • Slow Cooker Egg Bake
    • Bacon & Veggie Egg Free Skillet
    • Homemade Breakfast Sausage

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    Top Whole30 Lunches and Dinners

    • Creamy Sausage & Potato Casserole
    • IP Sweet and Sour Chicken
    • IP beef & broccoli 

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    • Greek Meal Prep Bowls
    • Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Skillet
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    Zuppa Toscana

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    50 Whole30 Slow Cooker Recipes

    20 Whole30 Casserole Recipes

    40 Whole30 Homemade Sauces & Dressings

    30 Whole30 Seafood Recipes

    40 Whole30 Chicken Salad Recipes

    30 Whole30 Sheet Pan Recipes

    30 Whole30 Breakfast Recipes 

    10 Whole30 Meal Prep Bowls

    Other Resources

    This section is a collection of other posts that may be helpful as you navigate your Whole30. The resources will help to answer all (well, most of) your burning Whole30 questions.

    • Jen's Whole30 Staples
    • Whole30 Compliant Bacon
    • Compliant Drinks
    • Compliant Almond Milks
    • Compliant Sausage Brands
    • "Meal Prep Tips" - Podcast Episode
    • 5 Common Whole30 Mistakes
    • Steps to a Successful Whole30
    • Eating Out on Whole30
    • "Whole30 Success Tips" - Podcast Episode
    • "Food Freedom" - Podcast Episode
    • Whole30 on a Budget
    • How to Meal Prep Like a Champ
    • Whole30 Travel Tips
    • Whole30 & Working Night Shifts
    • Slow Cooked Paleo - a Paleo cookbook full of slow cooker recipes by none other than Bailey from Whole Kitchen Sink.  Here you will find 62 recipes that are also Whole30 Compliant!
    • Recommended Whole30 Reading:
      • It Starts With Food
      • Food Freedom Forever
      • Whole30 Day by Day
      • The Whole30: 30 Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom

    Whole30 Downloads

    Click HERE to to access tons of Whole30 resources and cheat sheets including compliant additives list, program rules, meal templates, sneaky sugars and travel guides.

    Hopefully this ultimate Whole30 guide will help you as you prep for your first Whole30 or if you're needing some new resources for your next round!

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