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You are here: Home / Gluten Free / My Top 30 Essentials on Whole30 (so far)

My Top 30 Essentials on Whole30 (so far)

By Lindsay 38 Comments

I’ve put together a list of My Top 30 Essentials on Whole 30. These are 30 items that have been instrumental to my whole30 journey and I hope they will be for you, too. Check it out and enjoy. Having that said..here is my list!

top 30 essentials on whole 30

 

It Starts With Food-Discover Whole30 and Change Your Life In Unexpected WaysIt Starts With Food
It Starts with Food: Discover Whole30 & Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways– The book that started it all. Many people read this book before they do their Whole30 so they know what to expect and how to prepare. Me? I just dove right into it. I actually liked reading it during my whole30 because it kept me motivated like my companion I read each night reaffirming all the awesome choices I made that day.

Hamilton Beach Programmable Slow CookerHamilton Beach Programmable Slow Cooker
Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker – If you are someone who is busy and doesn’t have a lot of free time (and who does these days?), the slow cooker will be your best friend on your Whole30. You can easily prep dishes in minutes and set them overnight or while you are at work. I like the programmable slow cooker because after it fully cooks it just automatically goes to “keep warm.” We graduated to this slow cooker from our baby one and are very pleased with it.

natural calmNatural Calm Magnesium Supplement
Natural Calm – This is a magnesium supplement. You take it before you go to bed at night and it helps you sleep. The magnesium supplement helps restore calcium levels and is great if you’re stressed out. I have been taking this supplement every night before bed since before I started the Whole30 and I really notice a difference (either that or my sleep is just really AWESOME on Whole30).

Cuisinart Mini Food Prep ProcessorCuisinart Mini Food Processor
Cuisinart Mini Food Processor– There is so much I could say about this food processor I don’t know where to begin. It is probably my ultimate tool on the Whole30. It allows me to easily chop vegetables without doing it by hand. And it chops garlic and ginger in a flash. These are items that used to take me FOREVER to cut by hand. I love technology and I love the new world of cooking that having this food processor has opened up to me!

Vanilla Rooibis Tazo Tea Caffeine FreeVanilla Rooibis Tazo Tea
Full Leaf Tea-Vanilla Rooibos by Tazo – I had this tea for the first time at Starbucks and I bought a tin because it is so full of flavor and delicious. I have been adding some coconut milk to it and it’s a very nice warm treat. I have this creation almost daily and I love it.

Organic Sunbutter Sunflower Seed ButterOrganic Sunbutter Sunflower Seed Butter
Organic Sunflower Butter-I read the Sunbutter Organic Sunflower Seed Butter in my Whole30 Success guide PDF. It is damn good. I really enjoy this and it makes me feel like I’m eating something decadent, yet staying Whole30 compliant. Be careful not to overeat it though! The Organic Sunbutter Flavor is Whole30 compliant. Make sure to get the organic one because the regular one has added sugar and is not whole30compliant.

Frank's Original Red Hot Saucehot sauce
Frank’s Original Red Hot SauceFrank's Original Red Hot Sauce-I am obsessed with Sriacha and Cholula Hot Sauce. Anything hot and I’m all over it. I read that Frank’s Red Hot Sauce was whole30 compliant and approved so I gave it a whirl. I put this stuff on everything – eggs, chicken, meat. I love spicy food and I love sriacha so this is a good alternative right now on the Whole30.

Practical Paleo By Dian SanfilippoPractical Paleo Book
Practical Paleo: A Customized Approach to Health and a Whole-Foods Lifestyle– I’ve had this book for months now but it has really saved me during my whole30. The author, Diane Sanfilippo, gives 30 day paleo diet plans to help treat specific conditions such as IBS, Celiac Disease, Arthritis, and more. I have been incorporating a lot of the meals from her book into my whole30 plan. My favorite right now are the Mustard Chicken Thighs because they are so easy. The only downside to her book is that it features a lot of delicious looking paleo desserts but unfortunately paleo desserts are not whole30 compliant. Sad.

Courage Chakra Pillow by Gurutej

 

 

 

 

 

Courage Chakra Pillow By Gurutej– I was given this Chakra pillow by Gurutej when I took her kundalini yoga class one day during my Whole30 Journey. The red is for the Root Chakra which stands for Courage. Gurutej gave it to me because changing your eating habits on Whole30 takes courage. The pillow has a wonderful scent of cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. I use it when I am relaxing at night. She makes chakra pillows for all of the chakras and they are amazing and very unique.


OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler– Okay, so people have enjoyed how amused I am with my peeler but seriously folks, this is amazing. It’s another one of those kitchen gadgets I never had but now makes my life easier in the kitchen.

Coconut Aminos
Coconut Aminos – Before Whole30 I used Wheat-Free Tamari as a Soy Sauce Substitute. I tried Coconut Aminos for the first time when I made a beef and broccoli stir fry. It was really good. Highly suggest this for those looking for a soy sauce alternative on Whole30.

bragg acv
Bragg – Apple Cider Vinegar– If you haven’t heard of the benefits of apple cider vinegar, there are many. It may be acidic, but like lemon it becomes alkaline once inside your body. I have been using Apple Cider Vinegar as a replacement for Rice Wine Vinegar during my whole30 and for use in salad dressings. It also makes a great tonic elixir just by mixing it with water.

GT's Kombucha Trilogy Flavor. Whole30 Approved.

Kombucha– I am so happy Kombucha is Whole30 Approved because it is a probiotic and really helps soothe my tummy. Make sure you get the kind with no added sugar. Some of them like the Guava flavor have added sugar which is a no no on Whole30. You can get Kombucha at Whole Foods or any health food store. I’ve even seen it at Von’s / Safeway.

Ecos Coconut Water
Coconut WaterEcos Coconut Water-I am obsessed with this coconut water by Ecos. It tastes really fresh and in my opinion is the best coconut water on the market right now next to the real thing. Ecos is also a local company in Hermosa Beach, Ca and I love supporting local companies. I expect big things from this brand!


SFH – Stronger Faster Healthier Liquid Omega 3 Fish Oil– My crossfit friends turned me onto this one. It is the most potent Omega 3 fish oil on the market. It’s in liquid form so it absorbs more quickly. I got the vanilla flavor which is good, but I don’t recommend taking on its own. I also got a sample of the tangerine flavor which I liked much better. It comes in several different flavors.


Yoga MatI’ve been trying to do yoga once a week while I’m on whole30. But my yoga mat comes in handy for more than just that. I have been using it to do stretches in the morning and help with my mobility. If you don’t have a yoga mat already, do something nice for yourself and get one.

SeaSnax
SeaSnax – I am obsessed with roasted seaweed snacks but the ones I get at Trader Joe’s have a bunch of junk in them and are not Whole30 approved. Who knew? I found these on the Whole30 website and they come in several different flavors and all the roasted seaweed snacks are Whole30 compliant. They taste the same to me as the ones from Trader Joe’s, too. Great snack especially on road trips.

SeaSnax Roasted Seaweed


Cuisinart Blender, Chrome and Black– I use my magic bullet for pretty much everything, but it hasn’t been cutting it for some of the whole30 meals. I have been using our blender to puree and it works great. I also used this blender to make homemade almond milk. This blender is old and we have a brand new one waiting to be opened but we figured we might as well use it while it works great!

coconut oil
Trader Joe’s Organic Virgin Coconut OilTrader Joe's Organic Coconut Oil– Coconut Oil, what would I do without you? I use coconut oil as the main fat source in most of my meals. I especially like it on butternut squash and sweet potatoes when sprinkled with a little cinnamon and nutmeg. Yum. If you are doing whole30 you will probably go through at least one of these jars during your journey especially if it is your main fat source.

Guidi's Aromatherapy Detox Bath Salts

 

 

 

Guidi’s Aromatherapy Detox Bath Salt- This stuff is the bomb. It’s made with lemon, grapefruit, and epsom salt and designed to help detox your lymphatic system. I was introduced to Guidi’s Aromatherapy at a farmer’s market in San Diego and I have been ordering online from her ever since. If you want to indulge in a nice relaxing bath while you’re on Whole30, this is a great option.


Apple Corer and Divider– I was introduced to this genius invention at my office. It automatically divides an cores an apple for you. And it’s super easy to use. I am a big fan!

Celtic Sea Salt
Celtic Sea Salt– I love sea salt especially the Celtic Sea Salt. I even have a mortar and pestle that I use to grind the salt and make it smaller. It’s very flavorful and I enjoy using it in many of the dishes I use. Sea salt makes me happy 🙂


Well Fed: Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat-This book was a lovely accidental surprise to me. I received it as part of a 33 paleo e-book bundle I bought as a promotion. I heard a lot of people talking about this cookbook on the Whole30 forum and low and behold, I already had it! It’s really good for making paleo “comfort food” – thick, hearty meals- which is something I’ve been really wanting during week three of my whole30.


Paleo Slow Cooking: Gluten Free Recipes Made SimplePaleo Slow Cooking-This is another paleo book I’ve had for several months now but I really think it’s great. It’s actually part of what inspired me to try Whole30 because I saw how easy it was to eat paleo and feel good when using the slow cooker. I’ve made a bunch of recipes from here and they are all really yummy.

Farm Fresh to You Groupon Deal CSA Box
Produce CSA Box- I am a big fan of the produce box we’ve been getting from a company called Farm Fresh To You. During Whole30 we’ve been going through one box per week. Before whole30 we were going through one box every three weeks. I guess that’s a sign we’re eating healthier! I encourage you to look into a CSA Box if you are on Whole30.


Purity Farm Organic Ghee, Clarified Butter, 13-Ounce-Whole30 is teaching me all sorts of interesting things like about Clarified Butter, also known as Ghee. I used to read about Ghee in paleo books and think “what the heck is ghee?” It sounded weird to me so I never cared to learn more about it. But Ghee is just another word for clarified butter. And clarified butter is super interesting. Basically butter is 80% animal fat and 20% water and milk proteins. What they do is they separate the water and milk proteins from the animal fat. So you’re left with..pure fat. It actually tastes really good and I am a fan.


KOR Waterbottlekor waterbottle– Drinking water is important, especially on Whole30. I try and carry a waterbottle with me wherever I go so I always have water handy. My favorite is this nice stainless steel waterbottle by Kor.


Amazing Nut-Milk Bag from Elaina Love’s Pure Joy Planet -Oh, the almond nut bag. If you’ve been reading my Whole30 recaps so far you will know how much joy and laughter I’ve gotten out of this thing. It is not an essential for me, but I’m putting it on this list purely because of the laughs I have had from it and shared with others!


Mason Jars-I love mason jars, and I bought a pack of them to make almond milk with. I have also used them to make flavored water. They are a fun addition to the whole30 regimen but definitely more of a novelty.


Thai Kitchen Organic Coconut Milk-I used to buy coconut milk in the carton until I learned it is not good for you. I started buying coconut milk in the can on whole30. I’ve used it to make curry and add to some of my recipes. I also use it as a creamer for my tea. I’ve always drank my tea straight but holy cow, coconut milk is really good in tea. I have about 4 cans of this stuff in our cupboards right now. I don’t think I could ever go back to drinking coconut milk from the carton now and I don’t think I care. I like this kind from Thai Kitchen and the one from Whole Foods.

There you have it, my top 30 on Whole30. I’m feeling pretty courageous for putting this gigantic list together. I think I will go use my root chakra pillow and relax.

What do you think of this list? Is there anything you’d add? Learn something new? Post in the comments and let me know. These items have all really helped me and I hope they help you, too!

Other Posts You May Like: 

  • Paderno Veggie Spiralizer Review – If you want to make yummy, paleo / whole 30 friendly veggie noodles, check this out.
  • Top 5 Paleo Snacks On The Go– A great list of paleo snacks you can take with you on the go.
  • My Whole 30 Days 1-30 Recaps- A list of my daily recaps from the Whole 30.

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  1. Apples and Arteries says

    January 30, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Interesting list. The bath salts sound perfect!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 30, 2013 at 10:11 am

      Interesting in a good way, I hope! The bath salts are pretty great.

      Reply
  2. Nicole says

    January 30, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    So glad I read this- my fiance and I are starting our very first whole 30 on the 1st and needed some great tips!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 30, 2013 at 7:31 pm

      Yay, I’m glad too! Good luck to you and your fiancé. It’s a really incredible program.

      Reply
  3. Caroline Calcote says

    January 30, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Great post! I see many of my “must haves” on your list. Glad you included Frank’s because I put that sh*t on everything 🙂 I bought SeaSnax at Whole Foods before I started my Whole30 when I was getting ready because I knew they were approved. I still haven’t opened them! I got two flavors. I guess I don’t know when to eat them since I haven’t snacked once while on the Whole30 and they don’t seem to go with a meal. Maybe I’ll eat them after my Whole30, ha!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 30, 2013 at 8:23 pm

      Frank’s is great! I think I got that tip from you actually. So thank you for that. I put it on my eggs, my meats, everything! I have been mainly eating the SeaSnax right before or after dinner and I did have some on my road trip to Mammoth. But I haven’t been snacking much either which is very unLindsay of me. Fat adapted? I hope so!

      Reply
  4. Tony Purdy says

    February 5, 2013 at 6:24 am

    Thanks for the recommendations! Just started Day 1 yesterday. After reading your post I’m headed to Whole Foods and Barnes & NOBLES Today. Also a Saracha freak I was glad to hear Frank’s was Whole30 approved. Thanks for taking the time to put this list together. Yours in health!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 5, 2013 at 8:14 am

      You’re welcome. Good luck to you!

      Reply
  5. Ashleigh says

    April 8, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    You’ve already got me looking into getting some Natural Calm!

    Reply
  6. Kristen says

    October 9, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    Im not seeing anywhere except on here where it says Guava Kombucha is not allowed.These are the only ingredients I see: Ingredients: 95 % Organic Raw Kombucha And Organic Guava Juice.. are you sure its not allowed?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 9, 2013 at 7:46 pm

      Hey Kristen- I believe it has to do with added sugar. Maybe it is okay though if it doesn’t say there is any additional sugar. I will look into it and get back to you. -Lindsay

      Reply
  7. Leslie says

    November 19, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    Great list!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 20, 2013 at 12:27 am

      Thanks! Have you done a whole30?

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    January 21, 2014 at 10:32 am

    Really like this list! It is very eclectic and has some good suggestions! I definitely need to find the SeaSnax.

    Reply
  9. Elle says

    February 3, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Pretty good list. I made my own ghee,but only once. I am not really a butter fan and tend to use coconut oil most of the time and EVOO sometimes. I also like fermented sauerkraut, and I couldn’t live without sweet potatoes and squashes! I also found Natural Calm a few months ago and it has been helping me at night with leg cramps.

    There is a book by Jason Sieb call the Paleo Coach that may interest you and another called GATHER that has awesome ideas and recipes for celebrations throughout the year.

    Reply
  10. Whole Gina says

    September 6, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Thanks for the list! Super helpful 🙂 love all the relaxing recommendations 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 7, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      Thanks, Gina! Glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  11. Lisa says

    September 26, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    I just finished the Whole 30 and have decided to continue through a Whole45 or possibly Whole60. There are so many things on your list that were crucial for me, too! I think my tops are a food processor, coconut milk, ghee, a spiralizer and a veggie peeler. I just tried Sunbutter today (amazing!) and started drinking Criobru last week. Criobru has helped when I want something warm and similar to a coffee taste in the afternoons (which is almost always! ) Thanks for posting this list!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 28, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Hey Lisa – Congrats on your Whole30! What is Criobru? I’ve never heard of it but am very interested in learning more!

      Lindsay

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        October 7, 2014 at 9:44 am

        Crio Bru is essentially 100% ground cocoa beans that you brew like coffee. My favorite blend is Maracaibo. I know a lot of people use it for steak rubs, etc., but I have only been enjoying it in my coffee cup so far. : ) Check it out on criobru.com

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        • Lindsay says

          October 7, 2014 at 11:32 am

          Yum, I want Crio Bru on my steak. That sounds delicious!

          Reply
  12. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    May 27, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    COCONUT AMINOS & SEASNAX!! OMG SNEASNAX are the best best best!!! I eat like 5 packages and then FORCE myself to stop! LOL! But I COULD keep going back for 5 more!

    Reply
  13. Kendra Grant says

    May 31, 2015 at 11:19 am

    I’m starting my Paleo journey tomorrow. I am so grateful for this list!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      Kendra, I’m so glad. Please keep me posted and let me know how it goes! -Lindsay

      Reply
  14. Dianne Ward says

    August 23, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    Full Leaf Tea-Vanilla Rooibos by Tazo sounds fabulous but does it have vanilla extract in it? I don’t know if that’s a “No” on Whole 30..

    Reply
  15. LifeHealthHQ (@LifeHealthHQ) says

    May 15, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    I totally agree about Frank’s Red Hot – even 2 weeks after Whole30 I can’t get enough of it – especially on eggs!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 6, 2016 at 9:25 am

      So good! I love it on eggs.

      Reply
  16. Kelley Kassa says

    June 3, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    Question – I picked up the Natural Calm magnesium supplement in raspberry lemon, but after I purchased it I realized it has stevia in it. I thought that was not allowed?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 6, 2016 at 9:27 am

      Hi Kelley – The raspberry lemon Natural Calm is not compliant, but the regular flavor is!

      Reply
  17. Michaela says

    August 3, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    Is the vanilla extract listed in the ingredients of the Tazo Vanilla Rooibos tea compliant?

    Reply
  18. Heather says

    July 11, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    Sounds like you just had a list of items you needed to provide links for for a little kickback….

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 12, 2017 at 10:17 am

      I’m not sure what you mean by this. I used all of these products during my Whole 30. These are all affiliate links which is disclosed in the post.

      Reply

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