Whole30

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

A 30-day elimination programme cutting sugar, grains, dairy, legumes and alcohol.

Pros

  • Resets habits and highlights trigger foods
  • Cuts ultra-processed food

Cons

  • Very restrictive
  • Hard socially
  • Not a long-term plan
  • Can be low in some nutrients

Suitable foods

  • Meat, fish and eggs
  • Vegetables and fruit
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Healthy oils

Foods to limit or avoid

  • Sugar and sweeteners
  • Grains
  • Dairy
  • Legumes
  • Alcohol

Sources & references

  1. British Nutrition Foundation
  2. Harvard T.H. Chan Nutrition Source

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DASH dietFlexitarian dietGluten-free dietIntermittent fastingKetogenic (keto) dietLow-carbohydrate diet
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