Sakara Life Review
I was introduced to Sakara through Melissa Wood (@melissawoodhealth) one of my favorite Health/Wellness Infuencers on Instagram. If you are into plant based food, clean beauty and yoga/pilates, you will love following her. After seeing her post about Sakara meals I started to notice it pop up in more stories of other influencers I follow on Instagram. I was intrigued to find out more about this brand/meal service and how it works.
So here’s the scoop...Sakara delivers fresh organic meals to your door based on a whole-food, plant based diet that is nutrient-heavy and vegan. You can start with a 1 week trial with a choice of 3 or 5 days of meals. You also have the option to do a subscription if you want to order meals on an ongoing basis. They have different levels to choose from level 1 (Signature Program) and level 2 (Detox).
To start, I opted for the 3 day trial of level 1. Over the years, I’ve done variations of vegan and raw diets to feel better, so this wasn’t a huge transition for me. If you have never attempted a vegan diet, I would suggest you start eliminating meat/fish/dairy a few days before you start. It’s also important to note that this isn’t a quick weight loss program. Every meal is meant to make your body feel nourished and each meal was tasty and very carefully crafted. The meals were filling - I never felt hungry during the 3 days. Next time I try Sakara, I’ll choose level 2 detox. I can see why there’s such hype around it within the health/wellness industry.
Sakara is expensive and definitely something you have to be willing to invest in. I ended up spending $236 including a $50 discount @melissawoodhealth. If you break it down it comes to about $26 a meal, but along with the 3 meals for 3 days, they also sent 6 detox teas and probiotics.
A few tips to maximize your experience:
Jump start your cleansing period by eating vegan/raw 2-3 days before you start Sakara.
Clear your schedule and block off 3-5 days to do this in order to reap the full benefits. Remember, Sakara provides all of your meals. I had a few social events planned the week I did this and had to move some of my Sakara meals around to accommodate which wasn’t ideal.
Drink lots of water and use the detox teas.
Here’s the meals I had, my favorites are starred:
Day 1
Breakfast: Golden lassi parfait with pineapple*
Lunch: Sakara classic chopped salad with rice & beans*
Dinner: Middle Eastern bowl with preserved lemon hummus
Day 2
Breakfast: Maize muffin with probiotic berry coulis*
Lunch: Empress rice with sriracha seed crunch
Dinner: Black garlic BBQ burger with daily greens*
Day 3
Breakfast: Superseed muesli with blue majk mylk*
Lunch: Veggie satay bowl with achiote sauce
Dinner: Rustic tomato soup with Sakara grilled cheese*
In September, Sakara announced that some of their products are now being sold at Sephora! You can purchase their metabolism super powder, beauty/detox water drops and their super powder at Sephora.com or in store.
Overall, I had a positive experience and would recommend this meal service if you’re looking for a delicious healthy plant based option or cleanse.
Feel free to comment below with any questions about my experience and I will get back to you! Also, if you try Sakara, I’d love to know your thoughts. If you’re looking to try Sakara, use my referral links below!
Here’s the link for $20 off a 5 day meal program (original value $440)
Here’s the link for $275 which includes a gift card that can supply 3 days of the signature meal delivery program (breakfast, lunch and dinner) plus a 30 day supply of Sakara’s beauty chocolates made for healthy skin
Xo, Syd
