Is this popular Whole30 diet a healthy way to eat?
We take a look at the science and breakdown what you could and cannot eat.
Have you heard of the Whole30 diet and wondered if it might be right for you?
If so, you’re not alone.
In addition to physical benefits, theWhole30 dietalso promises psychological benefits.
What Is the Whole30 Diet?
The Whole30 plan was developed by Dallas Hartwig and Melissa Hartwig.
It’s a 30-day plan designed to help you reset your eating habits and change your health.
The plan is outlined in the bookThe Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom.
As the book says, “It is not hard.
Don’t you dare tell us this is hard.
Quitting heroin is hard.
Beating cancer is hard.
Drinking your coffee black.
What Can You Eat on Whole30?
You also won’t have to do any calorie counting or measuring.
You are supposed to avoid highly processed foods with unpronounceable ingredients.
With the Whole30 diet, you must avoid added sugar.
Fruit juice is allowed as a sweetener, listed as one of the program’s five exceptions.
The most obvious of these negatives is the complete elimination of dairy, grains and legumes.
boast numerous health benefits and are not a food group deserving avoidance.
The USDA recommends eating dairy products, such as yogurt and milk.
