Un-beetable Lunch + a Giveaway

Heyyyyy 😀 How are ya? Hope your day is going well <3 I loved reading about which workouts get ya excited. It’s always a good idea to take the “work” out of working out 😀

It’s going to STORM here any second.

I know this because Viesa can tell when it’s going to rain:

vies

My little Shiba chicken 😉

This morning, I got some work done and snacked on my beloved smoothie whilst typing away:

smoothie

Choc Cherry Bomb dot com

After a while, I went up to the yoga room to TURBOFIRE it up!

Oh. My. Stars.

What a workout. Today was Fire 45 + Stretch 10 and I loved every schweaty, booty-shaking, jumping second. ‘Twas amazeballs.

Electrolytes:

coco water

For lunch, I really wanted a salad beast but our greens stash is dwindling, so something even better happened.

I peeled a giant beet, chopped it up and seasoned with olive oil, sea salt and pepper.

beet

Mark of a hardcore beet lover:

beet (2)

After roasting for 20 minutes at 400*, I added the chopped beet to an oat bran pita with arugula, goat gouda, Fig vinegar and Garlic Gold.

pita

Mind was blown. I LOVE beet + goat cheese + arugula and in pita form, it was incredible.

Dessert was the last raw cacao-cayenne truffle:

 truffle

Guess I’ll have to make some more 😉

As you guys have probably figured out, I haven’t been eating as raw as usual lately. Our organic produce has been scant here in Valdizzy, but I’ve enjoyed quite a few raw desserts (like this raw strawberry tart and multiple macaroons!).

I’m pretty stoked because Pure Market Express (a raw food delivery service, reviewed *here*) is offering an awesome deal on shipping right now- it’s $10 for orders over $50. This is pretty amazing because shipping is a beast and is usually very expensive in order to get the food delivered quickly. When you add $50 worth of product to your cart, the $10 shipping deal will happen automatically. Baller.

Executive Chef Rebecca Irey:

rebecca

I’m really excited to order some food from Pure Market Express this week (love the Mexi rice!!!) –I know how to make it but food always tastes better when someone else does the work- and am even more excited that Rebecca is offering a giveaway for ya’ll.

Giveaway time!!!

-One lucky winner will receive a free entree or dessert from Pure Market Express

Bonus: I’ll throw in some raw cacao macaroons 😉

How to enter?

-Check out the website and leave a comment with what you would choose for your freebie (entree or dessert)

Winner will be announced before my AM weights sesh tomorrow, 7/13 (around 8AM EST).

Ready… set… go!

xoxo,

Gina

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396 Comments

  1. MISSY on July 12, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    Everything looks so delicious. I’d had to say though, the The Goji Trail mix would be an awesome, healthy on the go snack – something I’m trying to get better with.



  2. Lauren on July 12, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    The Stir-Fry Less!



  3. Katie Cooper on July 12, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    I would so get the chocolate chocolate chip cookies. I am a chocolate kinda girl!



  4. Red on July 12, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    Pizza! Or Strawberry shortcake! Hmmm



  5. Jane B. on July 12, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    Hard to say – I don’t know much about raw food but I think I would definitely try a dessert!



  6. kristin on July 12, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    chocolate chip cookies or the baked mac and cheese!!



  7. Amisha on July 12, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    It’s a toss up between the mexiwrap and the bacon jalapeno poppers. I live for SPICYYYY food.



  8. Tara on July 12, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    I’d love to try the Peanut Butter Ice Cream!



  9. Shannon on July 12, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Aww, my old yellow lab used to go sit by the bathtub when it was about to storm – poor thing was terrified (though a great weatherman)!

    If I won, I’d love to try Spicy Peanut Pasta! And I’d REALLY love to try your macaroons 🙂



  10. Jill on July 12, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    I would LOVE to try to PadThai and the Chocolate chip cookies! YUM!



  11. Lauren Christine. on July 12, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    brownie bites with vanilla frosting please :-).



  12. Kathy on July 12, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    It would be a very tough decision between the Strawberry Shortcake or the Key Lime Cheesecake!



  13. Jen on July 12, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    I would love to try the pad Thai! It sounds fantastic (I love bean sprouts)!



  14. Simone on July 12, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    I would get the tostadas, they look yummy!



  15. Nicole @ Making Good Choices on July 12, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    I would go with the brownie bites!



  16. Sarah R on July 12, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    Julie’s sushi looks great!



  17. andi on July 12, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    the Pineapple Slaw sounds amazing. plus, macaroons for dessert? win-win. 😉 thanks for the giveaway!



  18. Emily on July 12, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    Pepperoni Pizza looks good to me! 🙂



  19. MarathonVal on July 12, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    Ooooo… the ravioli sounds amazing!!



  20. Jenn on July 12, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    Oh my gosh- the banana cream pie FOR SURE! One of my absolute favorites… I’d love to taste the raw version!

    Great to hear you’re loving Turbofire!!



  21. Madison on July 12, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    I would love some sausage pizza. I mean really? Pizza? I havn’t had dairy in so long, I’ve forgotten what it taste like. Please remind me.



  22. annalisa on July 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Key Lime Cheesecake!



  23. Jae on July 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    choco cheesecake !



  24. Rebecca on July 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    I would get the pepperoni pizza, it looks delish!



  25. Julie @ Pickley Pear on July 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Apple pie, yes please!!! And, I’ve yet to experience your macaroons. This would be fabulous to win!



  26. Katie F. on July 12, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    Wow…this is a hard decision everything looks sooo good. Since I am big on desserts I would have to choose the Chocolate cheesecake! : )



  27. Christie on July 12, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    My two faves from the raw food bar at Whole Foods were the zucchini hummus and meatloaf… since moving I haven’t been able to find them so I would definitely get the Hummus & Onion Bread… Basil Friend Rice would come in a close second!



  28. Alexandra on July 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    I am definitely coming out of the woodworks for this giveaway – little ol Tucson has nothing in the way of raw restaurants so I would LOVE to try out one of their entrees. Specifically the mexi-wraps or spanish rice. Sounds delicious!



    • Fitnessista on July 12, 2010 at 4:58 pm

      tucson is my homeland! and you’re right, idon’t think they have any raw places yet



  29. Maggie on July 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    I would get the pad thai! Looks awesome 🙂



  30. Meg on July 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    Mac n’ cheese or cookies, and I WANT YO FLIPPIN’ MACAROONS!



  31. Liz @ Tip Top Shape on July 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    Okay, that beet pita looks DELICOUS! And you are totally right about food tasting better when someone else makes it for you! It’s even better when someone else does the dishes, too 😀



  32. Sami S on July 12, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    Everything looks so yummy! The banana cream pie looks delicious



  33. rebecca on July 12, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    I’d pick the sushi or the mac and cheese. Both look amazing. But mainly I want some ‘ROONS!



  34. Jenny P. on July 12, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Tough call… I have to go with the pepperoni pizza, though! *swoon*



  35. sals on July 12, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    its a toss up between the pad thai and the apple pie… both look amazingly delicious!



  36. Beverly on July 12, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Oh wow, everything looks amazing. Without a doubt I would try the raviolis and the chocolate cheesecake.



  37. Marie on July 12, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    I would love to try the sushi, it looks yummy! I just found out that I’m allergic to white fish so it would be a good replacement.



  38. Mali on July 12, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    So many options! Love the Taco Salad (and Macaroons too)!



  39. Kelly on July 12, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    The chocolate cheesecake looks soo good!



  40. Lauren on July 12, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    I’m dying to try the macaroni and cheese (and your ‘roons!). I’m a cheese head with a bad habit and I’ve never found a vegan recipe that cuts it.



  41. Lauren on July 12, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    I love Pure Market! I just posted this on my blog as well (well a different type of giveaway with them). 🙂 I’m so happy I have a chance to win now! I am going with the tostadas! YUM!



  42. ann on July 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    I can’t wait to try this-I would love to try the donut holes and the chocolate macaroons.

    Thanks.



  43. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine on July 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    Yay great giveaway!! I’m drooling over the sound of the chocolate mudslide, and there’s not even a picture 🙂



  44. Brittany on July 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    I would definitely choose the pad thai. I love pad thai but it’s always so greasy when I order i, and I’m sure this would be much better!



  45. Julie on July 12, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    Wow, I’m drooling! I want to try the pizza, but the desserts look amazing, too!



  46. Ellen@FirednFabulous on July 12, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    I usually go the chocolate route, but the apple pie looks beyond delish! Yumm. And I’ve recently discovered I like beets in my salad…never thought I’d say that!



  47. Jessica on July 12, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    I would choose the portabella herb steak with red pepper corn salsa. Everything looks so good!



  48. Heather (Heather's Dish) on July 12, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    anything where i might get a raw macaroon sounds amazing! and pizza? yes please 🙂



  49. Carly on July 12, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    Apple pie, basil rice, watermelon soup…what to pick?
    It all sounds fabulous, but the Thai salad definitely wins this one 🙂



  50. Laura on July 12, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    I want it all!! I think “the most intricate dish” on the menu, the RAVIOLI sounds pretty good right now. With fitnessista macaroons for dessert!