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Published Oct 31, 2017

26: The Sakara Life Founders Share The Secret To Looking Good, Feeling Great & Building A Mission-Driven Company

Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise, founders of Sakara Life, share their transformative journey from personal health challenges to creating a thriving, mission-driven company focused on using food as medicine, embracing holistic wellness, and overcoming entrepreneurial hurdles with passion and authenticity.
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  • Healing Foods

    and share their journey of using food as a healing tool, which eventually led to the creation of Sakara Life. They emphasize the importance of addressing lifestyle diseases through diet, rather than relying solely on pharmaceuticals. Danielle's experience in hospitals highlighted the gap in preventive care, inspiring them to develop a food program focused on healing and wellness 1. Whitney's personal struggle with acne and the side effects of conventional treatments led her to seek natural solutions, turning back to her roots in Sedona for healing through nature 2.

    I want to be developing a place that is healthy and safe, that I don't need to be scared of suicide thoughts and my liver going out on me.

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    Their approach combines ancient practices with modern science to promote health and prevent disease.

       

    Nutritional Basics

    Sakara Life's nutritional philosophy is built on foundational principles like hydration and a balanced diet. and advocate for consuming a variety of greens and colorful foods to nourish the gut and promote overall health 3. They emphasize the concept of "eating your water" by incorporating hydrating foods like cucumbers and leafy greens into daily meals, which transformed Whitney's digestive health 4.

    Eating these hydrating foods changed my digestive system.

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    This approach not only supports digestion but also ensures the body receives essential nutrients for optimal functioning.

       

    Balanced Living

    The Sakara Life philosophy encourages enjoying food without guilt, balancing clean eating with indulgence. discusses the importance of not villainizing foods and how changing her diet altered her cravings and microbiome 5. Their motto, "Eat clean, play dirty," reflects a lifestyle that prioritizes health while embracing life's pleasures 6.

    The more you eat this way, the more you want to eat this way.

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    By focusing on what you do most of the time, they believe you can achieve a joyful and balanced life.

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