[SWYPN (Pancake Rule)]

So the latest pancake rule info is here: https://whole30.com/the-pancake-rule/

And there's this article about Kite Hill products that explains more about the cheese thing: https://whole30.com/kite-hill-is-whole30approved/

I'm not really sure I can add anything more to those explanations. 

[Trader Joe’s Smokey bbq coconut aminos]

Yes, this is fine.

[Pescatarian]

The recommendation is if you will eat two types of animal-based protein -- like at least one type of fish plus  eggs -- you should do the original program. If you don't eat two types of animal-based protein, then the plant-based Whole30 may be the better option. Here is the article that explains more: https://whole30.com/veg-whole30/

[On Whole 30 with You. How may I join the You Tube Live Conversations with Melissa?]

I'm not sure exactly how it works, but I assume the chat is available when the video is live. It looks like today's must've been around 12 pm central, so maybe check back around then? Or subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications and you should get a notification when it starts.

[On Whole 30 with You. How may I join the You Tube Live Conversations with Melissa?]

I think you just go to the Youtube channel here and click subscribe to be notified.

@ladyshannyis that correct?

[Humm]

Here's the link to their official Whole30 page. If the ones you're seeing in your local area don't have the Whole30 label, but the ingredients are Whole30 compatible, you can still have them.

[Symptoms or sugar detox]

This sounds like something you may want to speak to a doctor about. While it's pretty normal to be tired during the first few days of a Whole30, the nausea and lightheaded feeling aren't really.

I hope you feel better soon.

[Fructo-oligosaccharides Approved?]

This is fine. 

[Athletic brand “Upside Dawn” NA Beer ?]

I didn't check all the varieties but the ones I checked still had barley and wheat so they wouldn't be Whole30 compatible.

[Cellulose in supplement]

Yes, it's fine.

[Meal Plan with Daily Harvest]

It's not really a meal plan, so maybe it's not what you're thinking if, but the closest thing I've seen is on this page, part way down the page is a link to plant-based Whole30 options from Daily Harvest.

[Waking up with Headaches]

Headaches are not unheard of early in a Whole30, so it might be something that resolves itself in a few more days, but if you know you have some blood sugar issues it might be worth checking in with your doctor to see if there's anything they recommend. If you think it would be helpful, you could have a small snack before bed to see if that makes a difference. 

[NUSH yogurt]

All of these ingredients are compatible with Whole30 rules.

This is what the Can I Have Guide says about yogurt:

Coconut milk yogurt: Read your labels

Most coconut milk yogurt contains added sugar, but there are some plain varieties that would be considered Whole30-compatible, and a source of natural probiotics.

Tip: While you technically could turn this into a breakfast bowl with dried fruit and shredded coconut, we find people fare much better when they eat a protein-rich breakfast—and these yogurt alternatives lack the protein content of true dairy. Instead, serve your yogurt on the side and focus on eggs, chicken sausage, or salmon as the main component.

So, it's OK to have occasionally, just don't make it the main part of a meal.

 

[AIP]

You'll need to check with the restaurant, because while AIP is stricter than Whole30 in some ways, eliminating eggs and nightshade vegetables, it does allow natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup. So you'll need to ask about the specific meals you'd be ordering to ensure they don't contain anything like that.

[Need to Eat Right Before Bed]

It's really up to you, as long as what you eat is Whole30 compatible. Leftovers could be easy, or you could keep some hard boiled eggs cooked and ready, or some pre-cut vegetables, or if you like something more starchy, you could precook some potato or sweet potato to grab when you take your meds. Whatever works best for you.

[Whole30 daily]

No, the daily emails aren't offered anymore. If you're in the US, there are daily text messages, and there is also a book, Whole30 Day by Day.

[Dried Coconut Flakes]

Coconut flakes in general are fine, make sure that yours are unsweetened and don't contain sulfites.

[My palate is limited, and isn't everything SWYPO?]

Have you read the actual article explaining this rule, or just other people's interpretation of it? Because the official article says, "A few high-level guidelines. If the ingredients are JUST a protein or a vegetable, it’s fine." 

Pulled pork with BBQ sauce or shepherd's pie could both be made whole30 compatible and are fine to have. Zucchini noodles or zoodles, which are just zucchini cut to resemble noodles, are fine. Hashbrowns in general are fine (although the deep fried hashbrown patties fast food restaurants serve are not, because they're deep fried, and probably have non-Whole30 ingredients as well). 

We want you to enjoy your meals. If you think the only way a meal can be enjoyable is if it's unhealthy, that's a belief you need to work on. I've had some really excellent Whole30 meals. (I've had some super boring, not very impressive ones too, they aren't all going to be winners.) For your potato this morning, that sounds fine as far as it goes, but maybe add some carrots or broccoli in with it, maybe some ground beef or turkey seasoned however you like, and top the whole thing with a fried egg or two? 

You want your meals to have protein, fat, and vegetables. Have some fruit if you like. Try to make the serving sizes match the meal template (available Here). If you only like four vegetables and have no desire to try other ones, you can spend the month eating just those four vegetables. I personally think you should try a few new ones, because what you've got listed seems pretty boring, but that's up to you. Zucchini and yellow/summer/crookneck squash are fairly mild flavored, try dicing them and sautéing just long enough for them to be hot and starting to brown, not too long or they get soggy. 

 

[Chai Extract?]

Yes, this is fine -- extracts in general are allowed now, as discussed in this article .

[Can I have cassava flour]

Yes, those are fine. You might want to check out the Can I Have Guide.

[Can I have a Red Robin hamburger]

You would have to find out what their ingredients are by asking the restaurant.

[Energy Drinks]

For anything  you want to eat or drink, you have to check the ingredients. I would be very surprised to find an energy drink that doesn't contain some kind of sweetener or any other non-Whole30 ingredients, but if you did, you could have it.

[Swanson Chicken Broth]

3 hours ago, Sheila B said:

Hi! Just confirming - this broth (the same one I have in my pantry!) has yeast extract. In my various searches I saw that yeast extract is a "no" - but those were older posts. So I just want to confirm - yeast extract is ok?

Thanks!

Yeast extract is fine now, as confirmed on the official Can I have page.

[Cane vinegar]

Yes, it's fine. 

[Can I have “Just Egg”]

It looks like there's mung bean protein and sugar in these, which would make them not Whole30 compatible. 

You can do Whole30 completely egg-free, though. 

Here are some egg-free breakfast ideas.

Here's a brand of egg free mayo and there are recipes to make your own as well, google Whole30 egg-free mayo for options.

If you want to make something in particular that usually has eggs as a binder and you're not seeing any non-egg options, try googling AIP plus that, so like AIP salmon patties. (AIP is autoimmune protocol, it doesn't allow eggs, and also doesn't allow most of the stuff Whole30 doesn't. It also doesn't allow a lot of common spices and seasonings, so you may have to change those a bit to suit your tastes, but you'll be able to see how they're getting stuff to stick together at least.)