Cookbook Giveaway - Whole30 - Three Book Set

January 12, 2017·Jenny

The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom by Dallas Hartwig and Melissa Hartwig started the Whole30 sensation. Food Freedom Forever: Letting Go of Bad Habits, Guilt, and Anxiety Around Food from Melissa Hartwig serves as a reinforcement of the program with strategies for success. And the most current addition to the Whole30 family is The Whole30 Cookbook: 150 Delicious and Totally Compliant Recipes to Help You Succeed with the Whole30 and Beyond also by Melissa Hartwig brings it all together with great recipes, the Whole30 basics as well as tips and variations to keep the program fun.

For more information on these titles and a recipe to try from The Whole30 Cookbook, please see the review and recipe post.

We are pleased to offer two sets of all three Whole30 books to our EYB Members in the U.S.

One of the mandatory entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post:

What are some ways you try to be mindful of the health element when cooking?

Please note that you must be logged into the Rafflecopter contest before posting or your entry won't be counted. If you are not already a Member, you can join at no cost. The contest ends at midnight on February 16, 2017.

Be sure to check your email spam folders for email notifications or check back on this post on the 16th for the names of the winners.

65 comments

lebarron2001January 12, 2017

I strive for my plate to have 50% fruits and vegetables, 25% protein and 25% carbs.

Lsrayd8sJanuary 12, 2017

I try to eat a plant based diet.

ninaarahgnisJanuary 12, 2017

When following a recipe, I try to either substitute some less healthy ingredients or reduce the amount of sugar or salt added.

LeePicardJanuary 12, 2017

Whole grains, tofu, beans, lentils, fish, chicken and lots of veggies incorporated into soups and main courses. I use very little processed food. Participating in a CSA has broadened my horizons by introducing less common healthy produce.

cora429January 12, 2017

I just try to eat whole, unprocessed foods.

uclangel422January 12, 2017

I already eat gluten free but also try to avoid too many other starches, sugar for sure, and soy also

rchesserJanuary 12, 2017

We're trying to eat veggies at every meal.

AlleycatJanuary 12, 2017

I add extra veggies to most meals, and low-sodium, broth-based soup or salad.

mpdeb98January 12, 2017

Focus on vegetables and whole grains

lgroomJanuary 12, 2017

I'm veggie crazy. I snack on them all day and eat a lot with meals. I'm always tucking greens into something.

allthatsleftarethecrumbsJanuary 12, 2017

I do a lot of baking, and I always reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe. I also believe that everything in moderation, but I use butter, whole milk, etc in my baking and just have a small piece and share the rest.

annieskiJanuary 13, 2017

Limit the amount of oil that I cook with.

SiegalJanuary 13, 2017

I've been using whole grains

vicksterJanuary 13, 2017

I try to eat nothing that comes out of a package, and to limit fats and sugars.

JanSchollJanuary 13, 2017

I don't eat anything that has had eyeballs and try to always buy and use organic foods.

lhudsonJanuary 13, 2017

I always watch the amount of salt in recipes and try to use less, My husband had a triple heart by-pass surgery, so this is a must in our family.

laurieskJanuary 12, 2017

I try to eat whole foods as much as possible and limit convenience foods.

sgumpJanuary 12, 2017

I try to avoid saturated fats (especially non-plant-based ones) and hydrogenated oils.

RedhotmamaJanuary 13, 2017

I limit the amount of processed food I use when cooking, and always try to have veggies and/or a salad with my meal.

banba1January 14, 2017

I belong to a CSA to encourage myself to eat a wide array of fruits and vegetables each week.

LafauvetteJanuary 14, 2017

I get a farmer's market box and incorporate all the fresh produce into my cooking, including my desserts.

PotterhillJanuary 14, 2017

Less butter cream sugar. Smaller meat servings. More fish, less beef. Veggies, veggies, veggies. Salad. That's a hard one for me as I hate making salads.....😏 Many fewer carbs. Very little bread, potatoes, rice, pasta. Very few temptations in the house. We have lost weight and are back on track after the holidays. Oh, and very little alcohol intake. I find it deadly....but so lovely with a nice meal. . 😏

ballenJanuary 15, 2017

Strive to use only high quality all natural ingredients and locally sourced when possible.

juazellaJanuary 15, 2017

I eat a lot of paleo, since it fits well with having to be gluten free already due to Celiac Disease

FireRunner2379January 16, 2017

During the cooking/baking process I try to limit the amounts of oils and fats I use and opt for natural sweeteners whenever possible.

alirovJanuary 16, 2017

About once a year, I track what I eat for a few weeks on MyFitnessPal. It's really an eye opener to see how healthy/unhealthy I'm eating and whether the portions I'm eating are too big. The results translate to how I cook and eat for the rest of the year.

motherofpearl81January 16, 2017

We eat a lot of organic fruits and veggies.

sarahawkerJanuary 14, 2017

I add vegetables to everything I can think of.

cocecitycookJanuary 14, 2017

Use fresh vegetables and fruits

SheilaSJanuary 19, 2017

I try to get at least a couple of fruit and vegetable servings in each meal, including breakfast - I always feel rather smug when I've gotten those vegetables in first thing!

keelz23January 17, 2017

I have started to make sure that each meal includes vegetables.

ccavJanuary 19, 2017

Cooking whole foods, cooking seasonally and avoiding sugars and refined carbohydrates most of the time.

alexswangJanuary 16, 2017

Make sure to incorporate vegetables in every dish and add spices to bring more flavors

LyndahermanJanuary 18, 2017

I use a lot of fresh seasonal produce.

nadiam1000January 17, 2017

cook with olive oil and include more vegetables with my meals so they aren't so meat and starch centric

pandapotamusJanuary 18, 2017

eating only seasonal produce.

bstewartJanuary 23, 2017

I always think of Michael Pollan: Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.

NaomiHJanuary 16, 2017

I belong to a CSA so we use a lot of organic vegetables and I try to limit carbs.

t.tJanuary 20, 2017

Trying to add more veggies and beans while reducing refined carbs.

bfg67January 30, 2017

use whole ingredients

WhyvetteFebruary 13, 2017

I focus on lean proteins and vegetables and avoid sugar.

debbygJanuary 31, 2017

We have been constantly pushing our food to be healthier, from making my own seasoning blends to even my own bone broths. Love the way that eating well makes me and my family feel great.

elogibsJanuary 31, 2017

When trying to eat healthy, I pick out one or two ingredients to try out and look up recipes so I can get excited about cooking with them.

NancithJanuary 14, 2017

I buy organic whenever possible, & use whole grains, although I do like regular pasta better than whole wheat!

PennyGJanuary 24, 2017

Eating more vegetarian meals.

CanderanFebruary 4, 2017

I plan my meals the day before and log them in a fitness app so I can make sure I have a good balance of macronutrients and not too many calories.

KatiefayhutsonJanuary 30, 2017

We buy good quality meat and vegetables and use those as the base for all meals.

TeruskaJanuary 31, 2017

I try to have a good array of color on my plate. I try to know the source of as much of my food as I can.

mariehuntoonJanuary 31, 2017

Trying to use way less butter & salt!!!

SfgordonFebruary 1, 2017

I have been tracking calories recently, and I have become very aware of portion size! I would usually eyeball a cup of this or a tablespoon of that to add to my cooking but wow, I must have been so inaccurate...It's a pain to dirty all those measuring cups and spoons and actually measure stuff out, but those extra cals add up. No wonder I've been gaining weight :x

hippiechick1955January 31, 2017

Sign me up; I would even eat grass! Okay, I did once as a child because I thought if I did then that is like a cow eating it and they make milk so I would too. Then the nuns wouldn't make me drink milk at lunch.lol I never have liked milk. But I do love my veggies. I am a Pescatarian who rarely eats fish. I would love to eat a totally plant based diet or a healthy Pescatarian diet.

jenniesbFebruary 13, 2017

I try not to eat processed foods or sugars first. I also make veggies the main portion of my meals.

rajeeFebruary 15, 2017

I will try organic food

GoodCookdorisFebruary 16, 2017

Limit carbs, watch portions, stick to whole ingredients!

CarusoemFebruary 14, 2017

Try to reduce carbs and processed sugar. Sub a lot of carbs with zucchini and cauliflower

PooksPantryFebruary 13, 2017

We eat real food, lots of veggies and lean proteins!

Marcia1206February 15, 2017

This way of eating has helped me a lot with my stomach issues

bamatoFebruary 15, 2017

I use my chiropractor's advice which is to stick to food that grows from the earth or walks upon it.

Alivings07February 4, 2017

We buy from the farmers market, subscribe to a local CSA and try to eat a plant based diet! I've been reading a lot about this diet and would be interested to learn more

PJWilliamsFebruary 4, 2017

I try to eat lots of variety, in types of food, colors, textures, etc. I aim to ensure protein at every meal, and minimize dairy, gluten, and sugar.

TarquinflimbimFebruary 14, 2017

I always try and include fresh produce in every meal. Sugar and carbs are sub-optimal, but I don't try and exclude them.

AsTheNightFebruary 4, 2017

As much as possible, we buy organic, and when possible, local "we know our farmers" food.

cezovskiFebruary 11, 2017

I do try to take into account how healthy the recipe is I want to make. I try to use whole wheat flour, very little sugar, etc. Plus much of the produce I use is organic

niniacedoFebruary 7, 2017

I try to eat products that i know where they come from. I also don't eat gluten or dairy when I'm trying to eat healty

tennyogirlFebruary 11, 2017

I like to cook a lot of vegetables.