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The Whole9 Seasonal Produce Guide

So now you’ve got five good reasons to go seasonal… but what exactly is in season today? Here’s where we’ve really got you covered. Check out our all new, updated for 2012 Seasonal Produce Guide, designed to take all the guesswork out of produce seasonality. [...]

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The Whole30™, Version 5.12

Welcome to the Whole30™ Version 5.12, the original Whole9 program designed to “change your life in 30 days.” Click here to read more about how the Whole30 works, and to announce your commitment to the program. [...]

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Get Ready for the Whole30™, Version 5.12

We’re gearing up for the biggest Whole30™ ever on Sunday, January 1, 2012. We’ve got groups on Facebook and Twitter, CrossFit gyms, Whole9 Nutrition Partners and extended families all jumping into the program. The Whole9 team of Envoys are ready to help you make the most of your Whole30. And Dallas and Melissa are heading [...]

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You Get What You Pay For: A Post-Whole30 Perspective

For those of you about to embark on the upcoming nutrition challenge, I have one morsel of tried-and-true wisdom for you: half-a**ed participation will yield—at best—half-a**ed results. Allow me to elaborate. [...]

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Nine steps to a successful nutrition challenge

One of the most common questions we receive is, “How do I run a successful nutrition challenge at my gym?”  This is usually followed by a variety of complaints about past challenges, all related to their general “flop” status.  (Members didn’t care enough about nutrition to participate, most who started bailed halfway through, and those [...]

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Our Whole30/Gourmet Grassfed Contest Winner!

Earlier this month, we held a contest to find the next delicious Gourmet Grassfed jerky flavor. Gourmet Grassfed makes Whole30 Approved jerky, 100% grass-fed, organic and delicious. [...]

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Melissa Joulwan Keeps You Well Fed

Melissa Joulwan’s new cookbook, Well Fed, features more than 115 mouth-watering recipes from every corner of the world. But Well Fed is more than just a cookbook – it’s the definitive resource for every Paleo chef (and aspiring chef). [...]

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The Question

“We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training.” CrossFit Albuquerque. The Question comes in many forms. It is always different, yet universally the same. [...]

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The Whole30 and Depression

Today, we’re featuring a very personal story – a testimonial that we believe will resonate with so many readers for both the topic and the struggle. Depression affects 15 million American adults, and affects women twice as often as men. [...]

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Why Gluten-Free Isn’t Good Enough (Part 2)

Last week in his post, Badier noted that gluten-free diets are trendy, but outlined why gluten-free breads, pastas and cereals were not a healthy and guilt-free choice. For those of you who are looking for a way to translate Badier’s technical material into easy-to-understand talking points, let’s address our general concerns with gluten-free one by one in this series “Part 2″. [...]

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