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Whole30 Recipes

Whole30: a 30-day elimination program. Stricter than Paleo; on top of grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugar and alcohol it also excludes natural sweeteners (honey, molasses, maple syrup). Built on meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruit and nuts. Compliance is computed by classifying each recipe's ingredients (Beta), best matches first. Added sugars, hidden additives and paleo-fied treats cannot always be detected from ingredient names, so check the ingredient list. If you have a medical condition, discuss your plan with your doctor.

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Whole30 guide

Who is this for?

Those who want to drop grains, legumes, dairy, all added sugar and alcohol for 30 days and observe how their body responds. Whole30 is not a permanent diet but a short-term elimination and reintroduction program; discuss long-term plans or medical conditions with a doctor or dietitian. Compliance is estimated from ingredient classification (Beta).

What to eat

  • Meat and poultry (beef, lamb, chicken, turkey)
  • Fish and seafood
  • Eggs
  • Plenty of vegetables (non-starchy first)
  • Fresh fruit (whole, in moderation)
  • Nuts and seeds (except peanuts)
  • Healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, coconut oil)
  • Sweet potato and root vegetables

What to avoid

  • Grains (wheat, rice, corn, oats, pasta, bread)
  • Legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans, soy, peanuts)
  • Dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt, butter)
  • Any added sugar, including honey, molasses and maple syrup
  • Alcohol (even in cooking)
  • Paleo-fied snacks and treats (cakes, ice cream, chips)

A typical day

Breakfast

Vegetable omelet (in olive oil) + sliced avocado + a handful of walnuts.

Lunch

Grilled chicken + a big green salad (olive oil, lemon) + olives.

Dinner

Baked salmon + steamed broccoli + roasted sweet potato.

The science behind it

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Whole30 is a short-term elimination program based on completely cutting out certain food groups for 30 days and observing how your body responds. Rather than a permanent diet, it is a 'reset' method designed to understand the effect that sugar, grains, legumes, dairy and alcohol have on a given person; at the end of the 30 days, foods are gradually reintroduced. Whole30 is similar to Paleo but stricter: the natural sweeteners that Paleo allows, such as honey and maple syrup, are also banned on Whole30, and alcohol (even in cooking), Paleo-fied snacks like cakes and ice cream, and many additives are not consumed throughout the 30 days. Its foundation is meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruit, nuts and healthy fats. On Tatonia, a recipe's suitability for Whole30 is determined by classifying its ingredients into the grain, legume, dairy, added sugar (including honey) and alcohol groups; recipes that contain an excluded group do not appear in the list. Because this classification is done automatically from ingredient names, the results are considered Beta: hidden added sugar, some additives and Paleo-fied products cannot always be told from the name, so check the ingredient list. If you have a specific medical condition such as pregnancy or a kidney or heart issue, discuss your nutrition plan with your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whole30?
It is a short-term elimination program based on completely giving up grains, legumes, dairy products, every kind of added sugar (including honey) and alcohol for 30 days, and then gradually reintroducing foods. It is not a permanent diet but a method of observation and reset.
What is the difference between Whole30 and Paleo?
Both exclude grains, legumes, dairy and refined sugar; however, Whole30 is stricter. While Paleo allows natural sweeteners such as honey and maple syrup, Whole30 uses no added sugar of any kind (including honey) for 30 days; alcohol is banned even in cooking, and Paleo-fied desserts and snacks are also not consumed during this period. Paleo is a lifestyle, whereas Whole30 is a 30-day program.
What can't you eat on Whole30?
Grains (wheat, rice, corn, oats, bread, pasta), legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans, soy, peanuts), dairy products, every kind of added sugar (including honey, grape molasses and maple syrup) and alcohol are not eaten. Fruit can be eaten whole.
How does Tatonia calculate Whole30 compatibility?
Each recipe's ingredients are classified into the grain, legume, dairy, added sugar (including honey) and alcohol groups; a recipe that contains one of these groups is not shown in the Whole30 list. Because the classification is done automatically from ingredient names, it is Beta: hidden sugar, some additives and ready-made products may not be detectable from the name, so to be sure, check the recipe's ingredients.

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