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Can we start this post with a moment of silent praise for Amazon?
…  K great thanks, now we can continue.  Because seriously you guys- where did I get all my stuff that I needed IMMEDIATELY (and by immediately I mean guaranteed within 2 days) before Amazon Prime!?  
The selection is amazing, but most of all the convenience factor:  it is huge.  So while sometimes the price isn’t the absolute lowest or it’s not the exactly right brand, the fact that so many have access to it is a big deal.  It would take me forever & a day to compile grocery lists for all of the stores you guys have told me that you shop at:  Aldi, H-E-B, Publix, Kroger, Safeway, Raley’s, Costco, Trader Joe’s…  and at the end of the day, there would still be tons of you who don’t have access to that store.
So while I know some of my international friends don’t have the same things available on Amazon, I’m doing my best to please the Amazon-loving masses with this post!
I hope you find it helpful, and are able to use it as a reference when you’re starting or mid- Whole30.  And honestly, even if you’re not Whole30:  these are basic things I use & love all year round, Whole30 or not.

Note that you don’t need EVERYTHING on this list.  But I wanted to give you options!  If you have questions on choosing one thing over another (e.g., Instant Pot vs Slow Cooker) send me an email or leave a comment below!  I just wanted to cover all of the bases.

Also, please know that the links used are Amazon affiliate links, so I receive a small percentage back when you purchase through them.  You by no means have to use my links, but it supports me & my blog when you do, and helps posts like these continue.  Thanks so much guys!!  

PS:  If you have further recommendations, I would love for you to leave them in the comments for others to read & refer back to!  Let’s make this a joint effort.

**Click the links to go to the products!**

  • Kitchen Basics:  Because all of the best ingredients can only get you so far if you don’t have the tools to prep & cook them.  I’ve included some of my favorite cookware, dishes, tools, and more-  even our go-to safer soaps!
Gadgets
  1. Immersion Blender  
  2. Nutri Bullet  
  3. Slow Cooker 
  4. Instant Pot 



Pots & Pans

  1. The Green Pan (10”)
  2. Large Deep Lidded Sauté Pan (my favorite!)
  3. Cast Iron Skillet (12”) 
  4. Grilling Pan 
  5. Saucepan (3 qt)   
  6. Soup Pot w/ Lid (8 qt)   

Bowls
  1. Mixing/Measuring Bowl 
  2. Lidded Mixing Bowl Set
  3. Glass Travel Containers
Tools & Utensils
  1. Tongs 
  2. Wooden Utensil Set
  3. Silicone Brush
  4. Reusable Can Lids
  5. Cutco Knives  –  my favorite, but any good knives will do!

Dishwashing
  1. Soap Dispenser  –  automatic for when you have raw meat hands
  2. Hand & Dish Soap 
  3. Dishwasher Soap  –  because, #allthedishes 
  4. Scrubber Brush  –  for the cast iron


  • Pantry Staples:  From cooking fats to emergency snacks, here’s what you’ll typically find in our cupboards!
For Cooking
  1. Ghee
  2. Avocado Oil
  3. Olive Oil 
  4. Balsamic Vinegar
  5. Coconut Aminos 
  6. Culinary Coconut Milk
  7. Diced Tomatoes
  8. Tomato Sauce
  9. Tomato Paste (tube)
  10. Sun Dried Tomatoes 
  11. Raw Cashew Pieces
  12. Almond Flour
  13. Canned Wild Salmon
  14. Chicken Bone Broth

Sauces & Condiments
  1. Marinara Sauce 
  2. Frank’s Red Hot
  3. Cholula Hot Sauce
  4. Ketchup
  5. BBQ Sauce
  6. Mayo
  7. Ranch Dressing

Emergency Snacks / On-the-Go
  1. RXBARs (adult & kids’)  –  none with peanuts
  2. That’s It Fruit Bars
  3. Epic Bars  –  not the Bison Bacon Cranberry flavor
  4. Epic Jerky Bites
  5. Chomps Sticks 
  6. Jarred Almond Butter
  7. Almond Butter Squeeze Packs

Drinks
  1. La Croix Water
  2. Tazo Herbal Tea  –  the ones linked are compliant, check others for sugar
  3. Instant Tea Crystals
  4. Unsweetened Iced Black Tea
(more in the “coffee favorites” section below!)


    • Go-To Spices:  A dish is only as good as its spices, and finding compliant ones isn’t always as simple as it seems.  These are a few that I mix & match, and use for just about everything!
    1. Salt & Pepper Grinder 
    2. Italian Herb Blend
    3. Garlic Powder
    4. Onion Powder
    5. Bagel Seasoning 
    6. Red Pepper Flakes 
    7. Chili Powder
    8. Smoked Paprika
    9. Oregano
    10. Ginger
    11. Cinnamon 
    12. Spice Cave Whole30 Set 
      • Coffee Favorites:  You all know by now that coffee is important to me.  Here are some Amazon finds to make yours delicious AND nutritious!

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      1. Organic K Cups
      2. Organic Cold Brew
      3. Vanilla Ghee
      4. Nutpods Creamer
      5. Collagen Peptides
      6. Frother
      7. Contigo Travel Mugs




      • Whole30 Resources:  Of all the cookbooks & guides out there, these are the ones on Amazon that I would recommend most.  Books marked with an asterisk* contain some recipes that are not compliant, but I’ve mentioned them anyway because they are great for ideas, and can be used for life after Whole30 as well.
      1. It Starts with Food from Dallas & Melissa Hartwig
        • for theory behind the Whole30
      2. The Whole30:  The 30-Day Guide to Total Health & Food Freedom from Melissa Hartwig and Dallas Hartwig 
        • for guidelines, tips, & recipes
      3. The Whole30 Cookbook from Melissa Hartwig
        • over 150 compliant recipes
      4. The Whole30 Food Freedom Forever from Melissa Hartwig
        • solutions for life-long success during and after the Whole30
      5. The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook from Melissa Hartwig
        • skillet meals, stir-fries, sheet pan suppers, slow cooker- 150 more recipes!
      6. The Whole30 Day by Day from Melissa Hartwig
        • advice & tips for each day of the Whole30
      7. Practical Paleo* from Diane Sanfilippo
        • what I recommend to anyone interested in Paleo- it offers a customized approach for just about everyone, with information AND recipes in one
      8. Meals Made Simple* from Danielle Walker
        • beautiful, easy meals- many of which are or can easily be made Whole30 compliant
      9. Nom Nom Paleo* from Michelle Tam & Henry Fong
        • fun recipes with funner (is that a word?) flavors!
      10. Ready or Not!* from Michelle Tam & Henry Fong
        • make-ahead meals, leftover transformations, and quick weeknight fixes
      That’s all folks.  I’m sure I will add to/edit this list over time.  But until then- I hope you find it helpful!  Happy Whole30!

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