It’s not easy to stick to a diet as strict as Whole30, but I did it. And you can too. For me, finding Whole30 approved food was a key contributor to my success. I think that sharing these tips will only help others to be successful as well.
Running late & have nothing ready for lunch or breakfast? Convenience is key! Last week, I took pre-made hard-boiled eggs, avocado & Trader Joe’s Everyday Seasoning for a quick egg salad. Think you’ll get hangry before dinner? RX Bars all around! Need an afternoon pick-me-up? Have an apple. When I’m on a trip and can’t eat a whole apple, I like to have trader joes apple slices handy, and I also find that the hard-cooked eggs make a great snack.
Trader Joes
Trader Joes has always been a favorite of mine there’s no denying it. But getting vegetables & meat at Trader Joe’s allowed me to eat
- Pre-cut apple slices
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Rx Bars: Coconut Chocolate, Chocolate Sea Salt & Blueberry
- Green Beans
- Brussel Sprouts
- Tiny Avocados
- Sparkling Water
- Dates
- Lemon Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Nothing But The Bagel Seasoning
- Butternut Squash
- Frozen Salmon
- Shrimp
Whole Foods
True confession: I am not a fan of visiting a Whole Foods store, but I love their produce, condiments and fresh meat. This is where Instacart comes into play so that I can avoid spending time at the store and still be prepared for the week. (For money off your purchase, use my code: SBUMGARDNER1E2)
- Primal Kitchen Mayo
- Primal Kitchen Chipotle LimevMayo
- Primal Kitchen Dressing
- Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil
- Almond Flour
- Coconut Flour
- La Croix
- 365 Cauliflower Rice
- Hint Water
- Ghee
- Salt
- Nature’s Rancher Bacon
Other
I find really good herbal tea locally but I’m also a sucker for Amazon. Amazon is also actually where I had to find the Arrowroot powder. Mercy what a hard thing to find.
- Herbal Teas – Traditional Medicinals and Stash are my favorites
- Coffee
- Arrowroot Powder
I’d love to keep this as a ‘living document’. Keep me updated on your favorite foods and I’ll add them as a resource for others who want to do Whole30.