The fresh factor: Freshii sets up shop in Winnipeg

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They say beauty starts from within.  So naturally, I was super excited to be invited to Freshii’s VIP homecoming party this past Thursday.

For those not in the know, Freshii, located in 60 cities and 12 countries worldwide, provides fresh and nutritious meal choices that energize people on the go. Emphasizing the foods you should eat more of and less on those you should avoid, Freshii provides meals and snacks that help you live your best life. Think: fiber-rich, slow-burning carbs, essential fats and lean proteins. The menu includes custom-made green wraps, salads, quinoa bowls, and fresh pressed juices.

I have to be honest, I’ve never heard of the chain prior to the announcement that they were opening a few locations here in Winnipeg.  But then when I read what it was all about, I was on board.  I’m not going to lie, I eat out a lot. It’s one of my favourite things, but it’s hard to stay on track when it comes to making healthier choices.  I’m happy to skip out on mayo, sauces, and bacon to save the calories, and if a restaurant offers salads, I’ll usually go for that (I LOVE Wendy’s salads). But it can be tough if you are on-the-go and want something substantial, but still low-calorie and good for you.  So when I read that Freshii is all about low-cal, heart-healthy menu items, I was like yassssss.

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Anyways, so this brings me to last Thursday, when the first Winnipeg location (located at 740 Corydon Avenue) held their VIP Homecoming Party, since the founder and brainchild of the brand, Matthew Corrin, was born here. Matthew was actually on hand to to chat about the concept and cut the ribbon on the city’s first location (there are three more in the works). Best of all, we got a chance to sip and savour some of the yummy food that the menu has to offer.

My favourite items were the sushi rolls, the Pangoa bowl (brown rice, avocado, black beans, aged cheddar, corn, grape tomatoes, cilantro, lime wedge, hot sauce) and the low-fat froyo.  I cannot wait to try out the burritos as well.

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Now for the delicious part!

Have you been to Freshii yet?  I teamed up with them to give away a dinner for two to one lucky Canadian winner!  Fill out the Rafflecopter below to enter. Contest closes on August 21, 2015.

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Good luck!

Contest open to Canadian residents the age of majority in their province.