With so many diets out there today, it can be overwhelming choosing the right nutrition regimen for yourself. If you're not sure which one to go with, the Whole30 plan might be a good place to start since it's only a 30-day commitment. The goal of the Whole30 diet is to eliminate certain food groups that might have a negative effect on your health — not just weight — from mysterious aches to chronic fatigue. Then, after the 30 days are up, you'll hopefully have a better idea of which foods you should permanently cut out and which ones you can reintroduce to your diet.
Unlike many diets that focus on eating less, the Whole30 diet emphasizes eating healthier, which might make it the most sustainable diet yet.
Pretty much any vegetable is allowed, except for corn, lima beans, peas, and other legumes.
You can have any type of unprocessed meat, but look for these labels in order to choose the healthiest options:
You can eat any unprocessed seafood you want, but try to stick to wild-caught options. Canned tuna is also OK.
The Whole30 diet allows tree nuts but not peanuts because they are actually a legume. Here are all the nuts you can eat:
You can have coffee as long as you don't add dairy or sugar. However, you can add coconut milk, almond milk, or milk derived from any other ingredient on the OK list.
This one might be one of the most difficult groups to eliminate since there is added sugar in many food products, but here's what to avoid:
Sadly, you'll have to say goodbye to cheese for 30 days. Here are all the dairy products you can't eat:
Most people are not familiar with the surprising list of foods that fall under the legumes category. These include:
This one is purely psychological. Even if you make healthier versions of your favorite comfort food using Whole30-approved ingredients, the diet aims to challenge your cravings for these foods. Here are some popular foods you'll have to cut out for the month:
Avoid any processed foods that contain these three ingredients in any form.
It might be painful to read all the various libations you won't be able to enjoy, so just remember: no alcohol allowed.