Ready to take our 30-day whole food challenge?
Here’s what it’s crucial that you know.
If you’re feeling like your diet could use a refresh, you’ve come to the right place.
That’s where our30 Days of Real Food Challengecomes in.
Why 30 Days of Real Food?
At EatingWell, we believe that all foods can fit into a healthy diet.
But we all need a little healthy-eating boost sometimes.
Our challenge means embracing whole foods like vegetables, fruits and whole grains, plus healthy proteins and fats.
Are you ready to take the challenge?
We can’t wait for you to join us on this journey!
Get the full30 Days of Whole Foods Challenge.
Which Foods Are Allowed in the Whole Food Challenge?
Choose these often, but whole-wheat pasta and whole-grain bread with simple ingredients (no sugar!)
are allowed on the challenge too.
Vegetables
The more the merrier for the next 30 days.
Fruits
Some people are wary of fruit because it’s higher in sugar than some foods.
However, thatsugar is all-naturaland packaged together with fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Plus, since you won’t be consuming added sugar for 30 days, fruit can fill that void.
Aim to get 2 cups of fruit daily.
Fresh meats and seafood all fit in your diet this month.
Vegetarian proteins like eggs, Greek yogurt, beans, nuts and tofu fit as well.
Watch out for sauces and marinades that may contain added sugar and weird ingredients.
Fats
Just in case you haven’t heard it enough: Fat does not make you fat.
You do not need to be afraid of fat!
Nuts, avocado and olives are also great sources of healthy fats.
Which Foods Do you oughta Watch Out For?
Alcohol
If it works for you-go ahead and cut out alcohol for 30 days.
More power to you.
Beer, wine and liquor for the most part only contribute calories and not much nutrition to our diets.
However, red wine does have heart-healthy antioxidants.
Packaged Foods
Not all packaged foods are bad.
Sometimes you’re just opening up a bag of pistachios or dipping into plain yogurt.
Other times, you have a go at read an ingredient list and can’t pronounce anything.
It’s those foods you should watch out for this month.
You’ll need to check the labels diligently on foods like whole-grain breads and crackers.
Which Foods Are Not Allowed?
Added Sugar
Sorry, not sorry: no added sugar on this challenge.
you could last 30 days without the sweet stuff.
Plus, you’ll get your fill of naturally sweet fruits that can satisfy your sweet tooth.
Too much added sugar is bad for your weight, your heart, your teeth and more.
The average American gets about 4 times that amount28 teaspoons of added sugar per day.
Cut down on added sugars by limiting sweets like soda, candy and baked goods.
And by added sugar we mean honey, maple syrup, agave and other natural sweeteners too.
