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Whole30 is known for being tough. The 30-day elimination diet ditches all grains, legumes, added sugars, and processed foods, and instead emphasizes eating fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish. It’s basically the definition of restrictive, and, as anyone who’s tried it can tell you, it can to be hard to find recipes for.
That’s why, if you’re considering trying Whole30, it’s super important to do some research before you get started. Read up on tips from people who’ve been through it more than once, bookmark as many Whole30-friendly food blogs as you can find, and try to get your hands on one or two comprehensive cookbooks.
Not sure which cookbooks to swing for? Luckily, we did the research for you there. These nine titles contain pretty much every recipe you’re going to want or need over the course of 30 days. A couple of them were actually written by the founders of Whole30, so they’re as legit as it gets. The rest focus more on Paleo recipes, which, aside from a few exceptions, are mostly Whole30-compliant. And all of them are filled with great recipes, whether you’re doing Whole30 or not. So you can totally keep cooking them when your 30 days are up.
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1 The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Freedom ($18)
Written by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig—the founders of Whole30—this book covers it all. Packed with compliant recipes and healthy eating tips (as well as EVERYTHING you need to know about the program), this one is a must have. Buy it here.
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2 Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans ($20)
Michelle Tam was already a fairly well known name in the Whole30 world thanks to her very Whole30-friendly food blog, Nom Nom Paleo. Now, you can get a ton of her compliant recipes in this cookbook. Filled with step-by-step cartoon guides and funny tips and tricks, it’s both a fun and delicious experience. Buy it here.
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Courtesy of Amazon3 Weeknight Paleo ($20)
Filled with super simple one-pan meals and sheet pan dinners that totally comply with the rules, this cookbook will make your Whole30 experience a lot easier. Buy it here.
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Courtesy of Amazon4 Well Fed Weeknights ($17)
This Paleo cookbook is one that Whole30 veterans swear by. The recipes are seriously amazing. If you need to be convinced before you make the investment, you can test out some of Melissa Joulwan’s recipes on her healthy food blog, Well Fed. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Buy it here.
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Courtesy of Amazon5 Well Fed 2: More Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat ($17)
The Whole30 community was counting down the days to the release of this Well Fed sequel. Because the recipes are just that good. Buy it here.
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Courtesy of Amazon6 Practical Paleo ($24)
Practical Paleo is another book that Whole30 folks swear by. Though paleo-centric, it’s filled with tons of recipes that fit within the restrictions. It also includes tips on how to customize your diet to fit your needs, as well as answers to commonly asked questions about both Whole30 and Paleo plans. Buy it here.
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Courtesy of Amazon7 Against All Grain ($22)
Filled with beautiful, doable Paleo recipes (that also work for Whole30) this one is a have-to-have. Buy it here.
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Courtesy of Amazon8 Paleo Comfort Foods ($16)
Get ready for Paleo and Whole30-compliant versions of all your favorite comfort foods—meatballs, chicken wings, and more. Buy it here.
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Courtesy of Amazon9 It Starts With Food ($15)
Before the Whole30 cookbook, the Hartwigs introduced the diet in this comprehensive how-to manual. Though it doesn’t actually contain that many recipes, it’s worth grabbing just because it’ll help you understand all the ins and outs of the plan. Buy it here.
