Sakara Life founders Danielle Duboise and Whitney Tingle
I always give thoughtful gifts every year to my loved ones. I give them things that aren’t generic and will make them happy. This year I gave everyone gifts from Sakara Life.
When I first heard of the company I was listening to the Skinny Confidential Podcast a few years ago. The two co-founders where being interviewed by Lauryn and Micheal, the husband and Wife team that own DearMedia, and many other influential businesses. Click here if you want to listen to the Podcast. I was intrigued to say the least. Danielle Duboise and Whitney Tingle started the company with about a few hundred dollars and an idea that food could heal. The company has a supplement line, food delivery and an intensive coaching program to go along with their food delivery service. Their food delivery is not your typical, it is more a a extreme clean and organic carefully curated meal plan. You want to clean up your gut and feed your body with expertly crafted meals using only in season organic ingredients; then you hit gold with Sakara Life meal plans and 5 day cleanse programs. Personally, I can not afford the food delivery, but I am a very good cook so i opted to purchase their cook book and fallow their mantras instead. I also use some of their key supplements that are hands down the best on the market.
Yes, the book has many recipes that require unique ingredients and take a bit of time to prep. To me the book is more of an inspirational guide and gives a plan to starting a clean eating life.
I have tried many Probiotics over the years including the popular SEED brand. This is the best on the market. It works quickly and you will see and feel a difference in a week of use.
Every morning the first thing I do is add 12 drops into my large water bottle and finish it. You wouldn’t think something so small as that can make a difference in your health but it sure can!
After I had several phone conversations with my gift receivers about what exactly I scent them they decided to dive in and try this way of living and eating. Not to my surprise I received many thank yous, and a few of my friends that have bigger budgets than I are currently using the food delivery plan. The founders also have a Podcast that is quite informative and worth a listen Click Here to take a Listen. If you are looking to make some changes and see long lasting results then going down the rabbit whole that is Sakara Life is the way to go!
Have a Wonderful Week Everybody,
Shara
Photo Credits: All photos where taken from the Sakara Site.
Half the country is experiencing the hottest days on record and turning on a oven, using a stove or even outdoor grilling just seems too hot and is probably the last thing anyone wants to do. So during the summer I rely on a collection of devices to use to create meals that keep me from using my Oven and Burners which in turn keeps the air conditioning bill waayyyyy down! The little electricity that these small appliances require pales in comparison to what turning on my oven and using my burners does to my living space. Trust me my cats thank me and so does my wallet! I also included some kitchen tools and gadgets that I use a lot in the summer months to make food more fun and easy to prepare.
The first is a Spirlizer. Why boil pasta when you can just Spiralizer some Zucchini. You can also Spiralizer: Carrots, Parsnips, Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage, Beets, Apples. You can pick one up for under $30 click here to get more info.
Nothing I hate more is watery lettuce leaves. I like to give my Romain and Buttery Lettuce leaves a good washing but your home made salad dressing can become watered down without a proper spin. Also under $30 click here for more details.
Ceramic knives are a must for chopping lettuces, vegetables and fruits. Steel knives can brown and oxidize many types of delicate veggies. I have been using mine for over 20 years now. This set will run you about $60 click here for more details.
Glass mason jars are cost effective, practical and have many uses. Making overnight oats, salads to go and storing foods without using toxic plastic containers, these jars are a must. A dozen will run you about $12 and you can get different sizes and colors. Click here for more details.
Crock Pots, Slow Cookers and Instant Pots are your friend in the summer not just for winter. Another tool to cook a whole meal that you can start in the morning and come home to, ready to go. Prices range from about $50 to $300 for some Instant Pot models. The one pictured is highly rated and comes in at $54. Click here for more details.
Air fryers don’t only make the healthiest, least cancer causing fried starches around, but they cook meat, fish and veggies to perfection and without heating up the kitchen. This one works as a food dehydrator as well. Comes in handy making healthy snacks. Food Network gave this model a thumbs up for price and versatility. Coming in under $120 click here for details.
I use my rice cooker to make Quinoa and Sprouted Brown Rice. Another device so you don’t have boiling water heating up your kitchen. It works great for a quick batch of steamed veggies as we. Food&Wine gave this guy a thumbs up for being budget friendly and reliable. Just under $20 you can’t go wrong. Click here for more details.
This device may seem excessive but boiling a pot of water to hard boil eggs heats up the kitchen in no time fast. Instead of cooking eggs on the stove I pop eggs in this baby and throw them in an ice bath once they are ready. I have perfectly cooked eggs for breakfast and late night snacks. Under $20 another great kitchen gadget! Click here for more details.
I know it’s obvious but a blender is your best friend to make smoothies. This one in particular is special though. It is well priced and does a great job and includes single serve attachment pieces. Rated highly on all the Foodie sights for its price point and that it can crush ice in no time flat makes this a fan favorite. Under $150 including the single serve smoothie cups its great quality for a great price. Click here for more details.
You have no idea how great it is to make a batch of Popsicles. I really like this brand because they make perfect pops every time. With my handy blender it is so easy to whip up fruit Popsicles easily. Much better than what you can buy at the stores. These are also a cult favorite across all Foodie sites. Under $15 these are a must have for hot summer days. Click here for more info.
I spent over half my life living in hot climates and found ways to beat the heat and eat well without sacrificing flavor and variety on a small budget. With a little help from these tools and gadgets you can to. Have a great Week everybody!
