Whole30 Fall Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can you have chickpeas on Whole30? ›

The Whole30 plan clearly says “do not eat legumes,” but the truth is that most of us don't know what legumes are. Whole30 clarifies that the plan does not allow “beans of all kinds (black, red, pinto, navy, white, kidney, lima, fava, etc.), peas, chickpeas, lentils, and peanuts.

While grains (including rice) are not compatible with the Plant-Based Whole30 elimination, rice is often used for the fermentation and processing of certain forms of soy, such as miso and tempeh.

I can still enjoy tacos while being gluten-free because of the corn tortillas but those are a no no on whole 30. So I decided to make clean eating, paleo approved tacos. I didn't have a recipe to follow so I decided to wing it. They turned out great.

For that reason we do not allow commercially-prepared fries or chips, or deep-frying starchy veggies and turning them into fries or chips during your Whole30. (However, if you want to roast some kale until it's crispy, or thinly slice jicama into a scoop for your guacamole, be our guest.)

Though peanuts and peanut butter aren't allowed on the Whole30 program, other nuts and nut butters are. Cashew butter is loaded with nutrients like healthy fats, magnesium, manganese, and copper. Its smooth, sweet taste pairs well with apples ( 1 ).

Whole30 has gained a reputation as an effective program for weight loss and overall health improvement. Many individuals have reported successful weight loss outcomes while following the Whole30 guidelines.

But that doesn't mean you can't eat any butter when you're doing Whole30 or that you should start looking for some butter substitute. According to the program rules, the best—and only—way to eat butter when you're doing Whole30 is to eat clarified butter or ghee.

No dairy (milk – cow or goat, cheese, yogurt and ice cream) No MSG or sulfites (food additives)

Are Potatoes Whole30? Yes! As of January 2021, all varieties of potatoes are included in the Whole30 diet. Yet, the catch is that fries and chips are not included in the diet as they are not considered to be “real” or whole foods.

Is almond milk allowed on Whole30? ›

It's got only four ingredients: water, organic almonds, organic acacia gum, and sea salt. You've seen this in literally every grocery store, and now you know: Yes, you can drink it while doing Whole30. Silk's unsweetened vanilla carton is fair game, too.

You can not eat popcorn on a Whole30 diet, but that doesn't mean you satisfy your craving.

Canned tuna – If you are on a Whole30, just double-check the ingredients. A lot of canned tuna contains soy (look for the “CONTAINS SOY” disclaimer below the ingredients), which is not Whole30 compatible. My Walmart has a store brand that is compatible, as well as I can find it fairly affordably at Winco.

FOCUS ON MEATS & VEGGIES

Load up on grass fed beef, pasture raised chicken and eggs, and lean pork. Load up at your “taco” with organic tomatoes, onions, sweet peppers, jalapeno peppers, sweet potatoes, lettuces, fresh cilantro, and avocados.

Whole30 doesn't allow beans based on the idea that they contain "anti-nutrients" like phytates. Phytates are compounds found in plants that can potentially block the body's absorption of important minerals like magnesium, iron, and calcium.

Beans are not approved for your Whole30. The only exception to this rule are green beans, sugar snap peas, and snow peas which are allowed! That means you avoid all legumes for the 36 days (30 days of Whole30 plus part of your Reintroduction), then you get to reintroduce them and decide how your body handles it!

Hummus lovers rejoice. On the Plant-Based Whole30 program, you can enjoy traditional hummus made with chickpeas! A great and healthy way to snack when you need a little something to get you through to the next meal, hummus and plant-based dips with veggies is a win-win.

Upon consulting with an advisory group of medical doctors and registered dietitians, we concluded there was no scientific or clinical standing to continue to eliminate peas as part of your Whole30, and made the decision to allow all forms of green, yellow, and split peas back into the program.