Millet Frenzy

Hey everyone! Hope your day is going well <3 Any fun plans for this weekend??

Thank you SO much for the awesome feedback on the egg puff post! Per your requests, I’ll definitely make a b-fast cookie how-to next week 😀

With my egg puff last night, I had a salad beast:

beast

And my beloved millet:

beloved  (with Polaner and Earth Balance)

It’s a millet frenzy in the blogworld right now! So glad those of you who have tried it enjoy millet bread as much as I do 🙂 A little while later, I had some unpictured spelt cereal because I was still feeling snacky.

This morning, I woke up ridiculously early to meet with my Lifestyle Challenge group at the gym. This week’s challenge is to remove processed foods from their diet (each week, we add on a new goal to their lifestyle—last week it was including cardio, strength training and water). We had an AWESOME discussion about processed foods. I just love chatting about white starches, glutamates, high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors and flavors. Good times 😀

Before leaving the casa, I munched a raw superfood bfast cookie 

bfast cookie

-1/3 C oat groats (processed in the food processor)

-1/2 scoop vanilla Sun Warrior

-1 T almond butter

-almond milk

-cinnamon and maca

-1/4 T chia seeds

-sprinkle of goji berries

-1/2 banana

-foodgasms

After meeting with my group, I hopped on the elliptical for an hour and then came home to pack.

Now, we’re ON THE ROAD to Orlando!

main squeeze

We stopped at Main Squeeze before heading out and I had a tropical superfood smoothie (with 1 scoop Sun Warrior and 1 t spirulina that I err, had in my purse in a baggie) and antioxidant blend.

Bella has been lap-hopping the entire time 😉 (Viesa is at the kennel –she loves it there- because she tried to eat my aunt’s yorkie) and I slept for an hour with my mouth wide open (embarrassing).

bella

After driving for a while, I was ready for a Bizzle break, so I grabbed a Refresh tea:

tea

And some snacks.

Bizzle is really starting to impress me with their snack choices:

snacks

Dried organic mango and a raw granola bar!
Check out the first ingredient:

granola

MILLET! Let’s just say I was a fan 😀

I’m off to keep the pilot company (because he’s my hero and is driving the whole way there) but I’ll see you from Orlandy. We’re hitting up the Expo, mall (I hope!) and a glorious dinner.

xoxo,

Gina

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54 Comments

  1. Sarah on March 5, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    Is spelt a whole grain?

  2. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is on March 5, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    I am loving millet bread sooo much. I throw a bit of cheese on it (smoked cheddar or goat) and set i under the broiler. It is so amazing.

  3. Lindsey512 on March 5, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    Good luck and enjoy the race!

  4. Sarah @ THE FOODIE DIARIES on March 5, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    have fun in orlando! have you ever been to food for smile?

    its super cheap deliciosa healthy vegan food sold out of a truck in the UCF area. i’m not sure if it’s open on weekends, but all of my hippie friends who live in the area live off of it!

  5. Allison (Eat Clean Live Green) on March 5, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    Love that you carry protein powder in your purse! 🙂

    Looking forward to the breakfast cookie how-to!

  6. Gena on March 5, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    Millet bread is terrific! I recommend it to many gluten free clients.

  7. Bethany on March 5, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    I would have LOVED to be a fly on the wall of your Lifestyle Challenge group discussion.
    This month on the blog, I’m challenging myself to avoid preservatives, chemicals, mutant ingredients and freak-of-nature fats. If it doesn’t have a mama and doesn’t grow in the ground, I’m not eating it.
    I’m sure your advice would have been helpful!

  8. Kilee on March 5, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    Yah! Have so much fun on your trip! I’m also on a little weekend get away with my (helicopter) pilot. We are hitting up Oregon wine country. Can’t wait for some tastings tomorrow. Have a safe trip!!!

  9. Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble) on March 5, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    I love that bar! I tried it on my last road trip, on my way to Canada!

  10. K from ksgoodeats on March 5, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Millet certainly is taking over the blogs! I’m always intrigued by your millet bread. I hope you had a safe trip to O-town 🙂

  11. Allison @ Food For Healing on March 5, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    i haven’t hopped the millet train yet, maybe i shall.
    I would love to see how a bfast cookie is made, i am curious to try it sometime.

  12. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self on March 5, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    Looking forward to the breakfast cookie how-to!!!

  13. kalli@fitandfortysomething on March 5, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    What a fun weekend! My husband always drives the whole way too. We are lucky girls!

  14. katie on March 5, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    Have a great time in Orlando!

  15. Ariane on March 5, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    good luck at the race, can’t wait to hear about it!

  16. Sri on March 5, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    Bella is sooooo cute!!

  17. Laura (On the Threshold of Greatness) on March 5, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    I also tried millet bread after hearing you rave about it. 🙂

    Have fun in Orlando! Good luck with the race!!!

  18. Karyn on March 5, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    have a great car trip! and no pictures of you sleeping with your mouth open?! haha 🙂

  19. Lauren @ eater not a runner on March 5, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    I saw that raw granola at Starbucks, how was it?

    Have a blast in Orlando and GOOD LUCK!

  20. Tracy on March 5, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    haha, i carry protein powder in my bag too! it came in handy the other day when i met my best friend for coffee on a whim. unprepared, we searched our cars only to find one packet of NuNaturals in mine and one packet of truvia in hers–not enough to sweeten two coffees!! Then I remembered my powder and traded her my scoop of syntrax nectar cappucino for her packet of truvia… heaven. and that is why we’re best friends 🙂

  21. Paige (Running Around Normal) on March 5, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    I wonder if there’s anyone else in this world with Spirulina in their purse… mahaha I love it 😀
    Sounds like a not so bad car ride. And I agree – although pricey, the snacks at Starbucks are impressive!

  22. Hangry Pants on March 5, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    Totally agree about starbucks. I got and loved that same granola bar there a few weeks ago.

  23. Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) on March 5, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    I haven’t tried Millet bread yet….must do it soon! Have a great trip!!

  24. Nicole @ Making Good Choices on March 5, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Good luck at the race!

  25. April on March 5, 2010 at 10:04 pm

    Hi Gina~
    I would love to try millet bread…i currently eat Ezekial. Do i find Millet bread in the freezer aisle like the Ezekial? Dying to try after hearing everyone’s love for it!
    Hav a fab weekend!

  26. Danielle (Coffee Run) on March 5, 2010 at 10:11 pm

    I saw those snacks at Starbucks too! (I’m assuming Bizzle = Starbucks haha). I’m really impressed 🙂

    I always end up sleeping with my mouth wide open on car rides…it never happens anywhere else!

  27. amanda on March 5, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    What kind of dog is bella? She is so cute!!

  28. Megan @ Mego Blog on March 5, 2010 at 10:16 pm

    I always see your millet bread with nutritional yeast and want to try it. I’ve been looking EVERYWHERE for millet bread, but I can’t find any. Where do you buy yours? Is it by the other breads? Good luck this weekend!

  29. Kelli on March 6, 2010 at 12:12 am

    I would love to know how to make the breakfast cookie with pumpkin!

  30. Heather (Heather's Dish) on March 6, 2010 at 12:28 am

    can’t wait to hear about the race tomorrow! and i also can’t wait for the breakfast cookie tutorial 🙂 good luck girl!

  31. Ashlei on March 6, 2010 at 12:32 am

    I recently found out I can’t do wheat/gluten and need to hop on the millet train!! 🙂 Have a safe trip to Orlando! I’m Tampa bound!! Cannot wait for the sun!!!

  32. Emilyeatsclean on March 6, 2010 at 1:47 am

    How how I love Starbucks AND their new selection of healthy foods!!! Have fun in Orlando!!!

    -emily http://www.emilyeatsclean.wordpress.com

  33. Michelle on March 6, 2010 at 2:17 am

    I just bought some millet bread! I’m having it for breakfast tomorrow (along with some millet cereal!). I guess we’re all just craving some millet right now. Good luck on your race! I can’t wait to hear about it.

    P.S. You are such a beautiful gal, Gina. Love the picture of you with your smoothie and sunglasses 🙂 I wish it was that sunny here!

    • Fitnessista on March 6, 2010 at 3:32 pm

      millet is GOOD STUFF 😀
      thank you! <3

  34. Emily on March 6, 2010 at 2:53 am

    I am super impressed with the starbucks choices you guys have over there too! I’m going to go harass the UK branches now 😉

    Enjoy the sunshine and shopping!

  35. coco on March 6, 2010 at 8:01 am

    millet bread? woo. i missed that. where do you get it? sounds great!
    have a great day sweetie! 🙂

  36. Amanda on March 6, 2010 at 8:18 am

    What is the brand of millet bread that you buy? I really want to try it!

  37. Diana @ Fit Girls on the Go on March 6, 2010 at 8:19 am

    I bought one of those bars yesterday when I stopped at Starbucks for some tea! I got the goji berry flavor. I’m saving it for today’s afternoon snack. How was the blueberry one? Good luck on your half marathon!!! Enjoy Orlando 🙂

  38. Abby on March 6, 2010 at 8:31 am

    I’m heading to Whole Foods today and I WILL buy some Millet bread!!

  39. Caitlin @ Right Foot Forward on March 6, 2010 at 8:39 am

    I must say that I’ve been intrigued by millet bread after reading about it on your blog and others. I’m going to have to get some!

    Have fun in Orlando, and good luck at the race!

  40. Kristin on March 6, 2010 at 9:32 am

    Will you please do a post that recaps what you discussed with the group that you worked with this morning? I would love to get your information and opinion on processed foods! Thank you 🙂

  41. skinnyrunner on March 6, 2010 at 10:14 am

    have a fun road trip and weekend. and get some good shopping in!

  42. Jessica @ The Process of Healing on March 6, 2010 at 10:37 am

    I can’t wait for the breakfast cookie how to!!!

  43. Ellen on March 6, 2010 at 10:52 am

    I’m clueless about millet…why do you like it so much and what are the health benefits? I’m trying to slooowly cut out processed foods, too. It’s crazy that I used to eat Lean Cuisine meals every day for lunch. As soon as I looked at the sodium (which wasn’t soon enough), I stopped! I have a ways to go though. Do you ever “cheat” and heat up a frozen meal when you’re crunched for time?

    http://www.firednfabulous.blogspot.com/

  44. Becca on March 6, 2010 at 10:53 am

    You’ve got this!
    Go out there and show them how to run!

  45. Kate Williams on March 6, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    Long time reader, first time commenter! You are adorable- thanks so much for all the great tips and new ideas for fun and healthy living!

  46. kate on March 6, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    i agree 100% with starbucks stepping it up with their snack choices. everytime im in there i notice a new and healthy-foot-forward type choices! kudos to sbucks!

  47. Abbey on March 6, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Just read your sad tweet :'( Oh Gina, I’m sorry your weekend was a disaster :'( All the fitnessistas here are rooting for you girl…we have faith in u <3

  48. Kristina @ MendonPondMusings on March 6, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    Good luck tomorrow Gina!

  49. LisaG on March 6, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    Have fun on your run!

  50. Andrea J on March 6, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    I just bought that granola at starbucks too! It is soo tasty! Kind of pricey but definitely worth it! I’m so glad starbucks is carrying more healthy food now. Have a good race tomorrow!!

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