This is a question that is asked a lot by the Whole30 community. Below is the u003ca rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 href=u0022https://whole30.com/u0022u003eWhole30u003c/au003e creator's answer:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e“Nut cheeses and dips ARE compliant on the program, with a strong caveat that these should be used with caution, especially if you know you rely on cheese as comfort or stress-relieving food, OR if cheese is a trigger for other food cravings (like wine or crackers). As with Larabars or almond butter, Whole30 HQ and our Coaches all recommend that program participants use with caution, and think critically about whether including these foods in their Whole30 is a healthy choice, given their contexts and goals.”