Whole30 Diet
A 30-day elimination diet designed to identify food sensitivities and reset your eating habits.
What Is It?
Whole30 is a 30-day dietary program that eliminates sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy. After 30 days of strict elimination, you systematically reintroduce food groups one at a time to identify which foods may be causing inflammation, digestive issues, or other symptoms.
How It Works
By removing potentially problematic foods for 30 days, you allow your body to reset. Many people experience reduced inflammation, improved digestion, and increased energy. The reintroduction phase is critical — it helps you identify personal food sensitivities that you may not have realized you had.
Benefits
- Identifies hidden food sensitivities
- Breaks unhealthy eating patterns
- Reduces sugar cravings
- Improves relationship with food
- Increased energy and mental clarity (reported)
- Educational — teaches you how foods affect you
✅ Foods to Eat
- •Meat, seafood, and eggs
- •Vegetables (all types)
- •Fruits (in moderation)
- •Natural fats (olive oil, coconut oil, ghee)
- •Nuts and seeds (except peanuts)
- •Herbs, spices, and seasonings
🚫 Foods to Avoid
- •Added sugar (all forms)
- •Alcohol
- •Grains
- •Legumes (including peanuts and soy)
- •Dairy
- •Carrageenan, MSG, or sulfites
- •Recreating baked goods with approved ingredients
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🔬 Scientific Evidence
Whole30 lacks large-scale clinical trials. Its benefits are primarily anecdotal and based on the well-established science of elimination diets. Critics note that the restrictions are overly broad and that the 30-day timeframe may not be sufficient for meaningful gut healing. However, many participants report significant subjective improvements in energy, digestion, and body composition.