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Survival Products, Whole30 Thursday

August 11, 2016 By Shann 24 Comments

Survival Products

I’m not going to lie. The Whole30 was hard for me. For someone who loved sweetened tea, chocolate, and cheese, giving all those things up at once was difficult. At many points, I didn’t think I would make it the full 30 days. I had to look for some “survival products.” Things that made the challenge a little easier by either making the cooking easier or the food taste better. I also needed to find a few convenience products for when I was on the go.

Not only did those survival products help me through the Whole30, but I continue to use many of them today. The Whole30 really changed my eating habits and cooking habits. Vegetables are part of almost every meal, and I cook a lot more. I haven’t had fast food…wow, I can’t even remember the last time.

You can read about all my results HERE.

The way I shop and look at food was also impacted. I now look at labels very carefully for any and all added sugar. It’s not just the grams of sugar that you need to look at, but the actual ingredient list. Real ingredients with easy names, and not things I can’t pronounce, are a must.  Many of my old favorites have been replaced, and I’m sharing those replacements today.

survival products

Of course, I didn’t keep everything out of my diet. I did bring back dark chocolate, a little dairy, and a little whole grain. Oh, and wine. Mmmmm…wine.

If you’d like to purchase any of the products I’ve included, just click on the picture. I’ve included my Amazon Affiliate link, which helps me run my blog, but there is never any cost to you.

Whole30 Products for Cooking

This group is my survival products that I used to cook with or in recipes.

I couldn’t bring myself to eat raw eggs, which are the main ingredient in homemade mayo. I’m just too weirded out and afraid of food-borne illness. You can take a few precautions, like making sure your eggs are cage-free and organic, but I still was afraid I’d be getting salmonella.

This is the avocado oil mayo I purchased. I didn’t use it a lot, but when I wanted to make chicken salad, it was awesome. I used in tuna, when I got sick of using just plain avocado. A nice way to mix things up a bit. Pun intended.

 

I had never heard of “aminos” before the Whole30. Honestly, I’m still not even sure what they are, but this coconut aminos is a great substitute for soy sauce. I used it in a couple of sauces during the Whole30, and continue to use it in place of soy sauce today.

The last cooking product that I loved was ghee. It’s basically butter with the milk separated from it. With a high burning point, it’s great to cook with. I used it to fry eggs or potatoes, and it gave them a very rich flavor. You can make your own clarified butter, but it involves boiling, cheesecloth, and straining. Too much work for this busy mom. Especially when I was starving!

Condiments

I’m a big fan of condiments. I used to use Ketchup all the time, but that was a pretty big NO on the Whole30 because of all the added sugar. I needed something on my burgers, so I did find one without added sugar by Tessemae’s. It doesn’t taste like the Ketchup you’re used to, but I liked the flavor. It’s very thick, and almost has a barbecue taste.

Mustard is another condiment I love, and that was much easier to find without sugar. Here’s what I used.

As for salad dressing, I tried my hardest to make my own, but it just tasted like vinegar to me. No matter how little I used, that was all I could taste. Instead, I found these amazing dressings from Tessemae’s. This whole pack is Whole30 compliant. If you want to buy them in the store, make sure to check the refrigerated section, as they are not on the shelves with the other dressings.

On the Go

During the Whole30, I was lucky that I mostly could eat at home. However, there were days we were on the go, and I needed to bring a snack. I brought extra food if we went to social functions, just in case there weren’t any vegetables or fruits to eat.

In the book, they only recommend Larabars in an emergency. To me, being hungry on the go was an emergency. These were my three favorite flavors. There are quite a few more, but not all are compliant, so remember to read the ingredient list, if you’re doing the Whole30.

If you’re not, this one is my favorite now.

Another thing that was easy to bring with was nuts. There is a warning in the book against too many of these, but I found that if I ate a small handful with an apple or some grapes, it would be a satisfying snack on the go. I bought the big bag, and just scooped handfuls out, but these 100 calorie packs are great to keep in your purse or car for emergencies.

As I mentioned, I ate a lot of veggies on the Whole30, and continue to do so. Sometimes, plain veggies just get boring, so dipping them in the salad dressings above was great. I loved dipping carrots, celery, broccoli or cauliflower in guacamole. Most of the time, I made my own, but if we were going somewhere, I brought the 100-calorie packs along. I couldn’t find them on Amazon, but they do sell them at Target, Costco, or Sam’s Club, and they are also made by Wholly Guacamole.

I used Sunflower seed butter on fruits and veggies very sparingly. It’s pretty tasty, but again, you’re not supposed to overdo it, if on the Whole30. You could also try almond butter, but I found it hard to find any without traces of peanuts actually in it, which are not Whole30 compliant.

Hopefully, you found these suggestions helpful. Whether you’re doing the Whole30 or just trying to eat a little healthier, these are some great alternatives. No added sugar (except the Larabars with chocolate in them) and plenty of great taste.

For more great recipe ideas or more information on the Whole30, check out these books:

          

If you have any questions, please leave them below. Are there any other healthy survival products I can add?

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Comments

  1. Cara Owens-Kindly Unspoken says

    August 11, 2016 at 8:12 am

    You’ve did an awesome job with this lady! This post is extremely helpful for those who are whole30! I’ve debated doing it once or twice, but have yet to take the plunge.

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  2. Darryon says

    August 11, 2016 at 8:38 am

    I use ketchup like crazy, and I was searching for all kinds of substitutions when I did the whole 30. I’ll definitely have to try yours out. Also love love Chinese food, so maybe the aminos will work for me. Thank you for sharing your whole 30 secrets!

    http://www.fromthedaughter.com

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  3. Chel says

    August 11, 2016 at 8:40 am

    All of these are key! I used mustard and avo mayo literally on everything!

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  4. Katie Arnold says

    August 11, 2016 at 8:52 am

    RxBars are also great while on the Whole 30!

    Reply
  5. Reinventing Julie says

    August 11, 2016 at 8:57 am

    Great list of great ingredients. I still don’t know what bottled aminos actually are, but nice point to a good tasting one!

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  6. My Urban Family says

    August 11, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Sounds hard – but it’s great that you were able to find all these products that you can have during the challenge!

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  7. Becky @Disney in your Day says

    August 11, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    That’s awesome that some of the things from Whole30 have stuck! I found I’ve picked up some better habits through things like the 21 Day Fix, even if I can’t stick to the whole diet all the time!

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  8. Travel Pockets says

    August 11, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Wow, good for you for keeping things healthy! This would be so hard for me cause I’m the worst when it comes to disciplined eating, lol. I can eat some of this stuff tho 🙂

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  9. Fashionable Tigress says

    August 12, 2016 at 9:21 am

    I may have to try this whole30 thing. I eat so unhealthy. I’m talking frozen TV dinners and fast food. I just don’t feel like I ever have time for anything like this. It’s just easier to grab something quick and I think that’s why americans are so unhealthy

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  10. Christine Cox says

    August 12, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I love mixing with mayo and avocado so I will def. be on the lookout for that combo! I kept dairy out of my diet for 8-9 months when I was breastfeeding Cam and it was wonderful being able to have it when I was done! 😛

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  11. Adriana Renee says

    August 12, 2016 at 9:53 am

    I was curious about the Whole 30! I liked how you made it work for you!

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  12. Emily Bendler says

    August 12, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Thanks for sharing these products. I’m not necessarily ready to try the Whole30, but I do like to find healthier options for me and the family!

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  13. Rachel @ STCL says

    August 12, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    This is really helpful! Saving this for once I finally get myself started on some better eating consistently 🙂

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  14. The Home Loving Wife says

    August 12, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    I’m SO glad I found this post because I’ve been super on the fence about trying Whole30. Bookmarking this!!

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  15. Alexis Prieto says

    August 12, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    Bravo! I have been nervous about giving up sugar and cream in my coffee and something sweet after dinner.

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  16. Theresa says

    August 12, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    These ingredients all look so tasty! I don’t know a lot about this diet, but I’m learning so much from following your posts!

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  17. erikathgr8 says

    August 12, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    Great suggestions! Larabars are delish. Thanks for sharing your experience! 🙂

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  18. Courtney Connolly says

    August 13, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    There are some great options in this post! I’m not doing the Whole30 but i’m trying to adjust my eating habits a little bit! I will definitely give some of these a try!

    La Belle Sirene

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  19. Ananda says

    August 13, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    these all look like such yummy and wholesome products! i can see feeling much more energetic and less hungry with this healthy diet! =)

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  20. Mistle says

    August 14, 2016 at 9:14 am

    I absolutely love that you were able to find great alternatives to use! The avocado mayo sounds really interesting. I may have to check that out for sure! My neighbor did the Whole30 and did fairly well with it as well. I’ve done a little research on it and still considering it.

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  21. Lily says

    August 15, 2016 at 12:40 am

    Love these!!! Definitely making this article, thanks love!

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  22. CourtneyLynne Storms says

    August 15, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    Omg I just love coconut aminos!!! I’ve been addicted for years!!!

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  23. Laura says

    August 16, 2016 at 8:02 am

    this is fabulous!

    I’m currently on a bit of a food cleanse (Worried I’m experiencing gluten allergy issues) to reset my system so while I’m not STRICT whole30, a lot of these are helpful!

    coconut amino acids are my NEW FAVOURITE THING! the flavour is so much richer than soy sauce without all the extras. love it

    xxox
    Laura @ http://www.cookwineandthinker.com

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  24. Jennifer Corter says

    August 17, 2016 at 7:50 am

    Ooh! I love Larabars and Blue Diamond products! Maybe this Whole30 thing isn’t so hard after all! I’ve been wanting to try it!

    Reply

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