Whole30 is a more restrictive nutrition plan than paleo, but is a great way to kickstart a new commitment to eating healthy. The first time I did Whole30, I lost 6 pounds in the first month and felt great. Whole30 includes all fruits, vegetables, proteins and some healthy fats. The big items you are not allowed to have include dairy, sugar, grains, gluten and alcohol.
This blog post details a Whole30 recipes for busy moms that still taste delicious!
When starting Whole30 or paleo, it's best to focus on delicious ingredients you can have rather than ingredients you can't have. A diet where you can have steak, pumpkin, and shepherd's pie sounds much better than a diet where you can't have cheese or chips and salsa.
Some of my favorite recipes included:
Insider tip: All the ingredients on our paleo grocery shopping list are also Whole30 approved! Make sure to download the grocery shopping list before heading to the store!
Happy Cooking!
Looking for a dessert? Try these sweet potato brownies from Happy Healthy Bakery. Not quite Whole30 approved, but if you use honey they are paleo.
