Whole30 Rules & Resources (+ Grocery Shopping List)

Now that I gave you an intro to the Whole30 program, I thought today we’d dive into it a little more with rules and resources! First off, I want to acknowledge that if you’ve decided to jump on board and commit to a Whole30… it’s going to be challenging at times, but SO worth it! I know I said this before, but my last time doing a Whole30 was life changing for me and I continue to use what I learned during it.

Whole30 Rules:

The rules of Whole30 are strict, yet simple. Strict because there is absolutely no cheating… not even a bite or for a special occasion during the 30 days. If you cheat, it’s recommended you start over. I say it’s simple because you just need to focus on eating whole, nutrient-dense foods (focus on meat, vegetables and fruit).

If you’re even considering doing a Whole30, then most likely there is a reason… you don’t feel your best, maybe you don’t have a healthy relationship with food, or you just want to overhaul your eating habits to a healthier approach.

For 30 days, you must stick to the following:

Eat real food
No added sugar, real or artificial
No alcohol of any kind
No grains (wheat, rye, barley, oats, rice, millet, bulgar, sorghum, sprouted grains, amaranth, buckwheat, or quinoa.)
No legumes (beans of any kind, peas, chickpeas, lentils, and peanuts. Also, no soy- soy sauce, miso, tofu, tempeh, edamame, soybean oil, soy lecithin). Green beans, snow peas, and sugar snap peas are an exception since they are mostly plant matter (the pod).
No Dairy (cow’s, goat or sheep’s milk products) Clarified butter and ghee are the exception.
No carrageenan, MSG, or added sulfates
No recreation of baked goods or “treats” or junk food with approved ingredients- (i.e banana egg pancakes or paleo dessert)- Doing so won’t change your cravings or habits.
No weighing yourself
No cheating!