SAKARA Life: Plant Based Meal Delivery Review
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Think Detoxing is Hard? Think Again - Sakara Makes it Effortless
Let’s get real. Even though you might want to create that perfectly balanced meal three times a day, life almost always gets in the way. Nobody has the time. Even when we do have the time, most of us are not culinary wizards so we end up recycling the same three recipes over and over again until we’re bored to tears with that kale salad.
So what can you do? Spend a couple of years studying nutrition to figure out what to eat? Enroll in a chef school? Magically create more time in your day (let me know if you manage that)? Or delegate the science and the cooking to someone with more expertise?
When I thought about it, I realized time was as precious a resource to me as my health, so I began looking for a solution. And I found it in Sakara.
The first thing that impressed me was their unwavering dedication to real nutrition. No calorie counting, no restriction: just delicious, organic, plant-based meals that contain all the nutrients you need to thrive. And they keep impressing me, week after week, with new dishes that leave me feeling satisfied, nourished, and cleansed (and wondering how I can create these amazing flavors myself!).
I just had to shout about Sakara and how great I feel after trying their Detox Level 2 meal plan, so let me tell you a little more about the best addition to my health journey so far.
Plant-Based Nourishment: Sakara’s Pledge
What I love about Sakara is that their meals tick both the deliciousness box and the health box. They are created by chefs AND designed around 9 Pillars of Nutrition, supported by medical and nutrition experts:
• No calorie counting - Unlike many other meal prep companies, Sakara advocate for real food and real nourishment. Not restriction or diet mentality. Even the Level 2 detox program, which takes you on a deeper cleanse than the other plans, felt nourishing and satiating. No hangry vibes here!
• Plant protein - Protein with the benefits of gut-loving fiber, both of which help keep you satisfied for longer. Sakara’s balanced meals ensure there’s no way you’ll ever lack protein on a vegan diet.
• Eat your water - The secret to getting hydration where it is most needed is to eat water-dense foods.
• Greens - Eating enough of these is the key to getting that glow (and there’s so much more to greens than just kale!).
• Good fats - Fat is your friend. Healthy fatty acids in cold pressed olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds feed your brain, balance your hormones, and keep your skin smooth and supple.
• Eat the rainbow - We’ve heard it all before, but it matters. Each color relates to a different set of phytonutrients, each with their specific benefits - the more colors you eat, the more nutrients you absorb.
• Nutrient density - Sometimes you feel hungry not because you’re lacking calories but because you’re lacking nutrients. Sakara add extra micronutrient-dense superfoods to every meal to replenish your nutrients and help you manage your appetite.
• Sulfur rich vegetables - These superfoods nourish your cells’ mitochondria (where energy is produced), support your liver’s detox ability, and are essential for beautiful skin, hair and nails.
• Body intelligence - When you detox from the chemicals that disrupt your hunger signals, you can tap into your natural intuition. Sakara’s meal plans help you reconnect with your body and your appetite.
So Much More than Food
Unlike most meal delivery services, you get more than just food with Saraka.
Firstly, you have the option to modify many of the meals to remove any allergens or potential food sensitivities. So if you’ve had a food sensitivity test that says you can’t have almonds, no problem!
Secondly, regardless of the program you choose, you also get tools and supplements to up-level your detoxing and support your wellness journey:
• Sakara tea - A caffeine-free blend of cleansing herbs and plants to support hydration and detoxing.
• Daily probiotic - Formulated to support a diverse and balanced microbiome (healthy gut: healthy body).
• Access to the team of Sakara Wellness Coaches, for support and guidance on your path to improved wellbeing.
Which Sakara Meal Program Is Right for You?
There are 4 meal programs to choose from. All are free from meat, dairy, gluten, refined sugars, pesticides, chemicals, and GMO.
So far, I’ve tried the Signature Meal Program, and the Detox Level 2 program. I can’t speak highly enough of them. They have made me feel amazing - both because of the meals themselves, and the extra time I’ve had to get on with my to-do list (in other words, I’ve been eating better AND feeling less time-stressed: win-win!)
Signature Meal Program (Level 1)
This is the one to try if you’re new to clean eating and want to dip your toe into detoxing. It’s the one I started with, to get a taste of what Sakara offers. I was hooked after the first delivery!
The Signature Meal Program is the most customizable and flexible program, so a good place to start! You can choose 3 or 5 days of clean eating per week with either 1, 2 or 3 meals a day.
The program comes with daily teas and functional supplements, as well as access to holistic health coaching.
Detox (Level 2)
This is the one to go for if you already eat pretty clean, and you want to go next level.
To fully commit to this 5-day deep detox, clear your schedule, cut back on exercise and take a break from caffeine and alcohol. Sakara will do the rest.
The meals take your detoxing beyond Level 1 (Signature meal program) by eliminating fruit, nuts, soy, and nightshades to reset your body and even reveal food sensitivities you didn’t know you had.
Even though it sounds restrictive, detoxing doesn’t mean you have to compromise on good food. Here’s a sample of the detox meals on the menu:
• Cinnamon Chia Detox Parfait
• Zucchini & jicama noodles with superfood falafels
• Sunshine squash protein frittata
• Cauliflower and white bean burger
And let me tell you - when meals taste this good, I’d be happy to detox every week!
This one is Sakara’s most popular plan - a great one to go for if you want the freedom of making your own meals while adding in Sakara’s unique detox products.
The 10-Day Reset is a DIY detox kit containing everything you need to completely reboot yourself back to wellness, clear your skin, heal your gut, shed those excess pounds and boost your energy:
• 10-day reset recipes
• Beauty water drops
• Detox water drops
• Daily probiotic blend
• Detox bars
• Energy bars
• Sakara life super-powder
• Detox tea
You want to walk down the aisle rocking that dress and feeling the best you’ve ever felt. Sakara’s Bridal Meal Program will help you get there.
For 4 weeks, you get three nourishing and cleansing meals a day, 5 days a week, including daily tea and supplements to boost your inner and outer beauty.
You also get access to a health coach to keep you on track, and a do-it-anywhere fitness program to tone, strengthen and lengthen your body - for a slender and elegant silhouette on your wedding photos.
And because brides should feel pampered, you’ll receive a swag bag of products from some of the best clean beauty brands, like Dr. Barbara Sturm and Inscape, as well as discounts for your bridal party.
Sakara takes the stress out of beautifying for your big day, so you can focus on creating your perfect wedding.
Sakara Founders
The glowing faces behind Sakara are Whitney Tingle and Danielle Duboise, two pioneers of plant-based wellness, determined to feed your body, mind and soul. Passionate about great food and even greater health, Danielle and Whitney created Sakara to make healthy eating effortless and accessible to more people. They get a massive thumbs up from me.
I highly recommend their podcast, where they tackle the most pressing health topics with some of greats in the wellbeing and holistic health world, like Dr. Mark Hyman and Gabby Bernstein.
Time for a Detox?
If you’ve been putting your clean eating plans on hold for lack of time, then the Universe has been listening. Why not let Sakara take charge of the food, so you can detox and experience the benefits?
Click here to see this week’s menu and start your journey to thriving, vibrant health.
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XOXO, MF