• Vitamix Models: A Comparison Guide

    (updated April 17, 2013)   As you either already know or are now discovering for yourself, there are many options when it comes to high-performance blender manufacturers.  Talk to someone who’s been through the buying process and ended up purchasing a Vitamix.  He or she will likely tell you the hardest decision wasn’t choosing the [...]

  • Review: Vitamix 5200

    (updated April 30, 2013)   The flagship model in their world-famous line of high-performance blenders designed for home use, the Vitamix 5200 continues Vita-Mix Corporation’s decades-old tradition as “the” name in commercial-quality blending.  The 5200 was introduced to the United States in 2007 as a new-and-improved version of the company’s wildly popular 5000 – still [...]

  • Review: OmniBlend V

    (updated March 3, 2013)   Introduced to the United States in 2009, The OmniBlend V is JTC Electronic Corporation’s flagship entry into the North American high-performance blender market.  Manufactured in the Guangdong province in China and having been distributed world-wide for over 25 years, the OmniBlend V (also commonly known in North America as both [...]

  • High-Performance Blenders: What’s the Big Deal?

    If I had a nickel for every time I was asked at one of my roadshows, “What’s so great about the Blendtec ?” or “Why is this so much better than the blender I have?,” I wouldn’t actually have to sell the darn things.  These and others like them are certainly legitimate questions – usually [...]

Vitamix has received a tremendous response to the recent introduction of its latest generation high-performance blenders.  Billed as the most advanced models the company has ever produced, new features on these  machines include stronger, quieter motors, pre-programmed settings, and lower profiles designed for ease of storage on kitchen countertops.  As one might expect, however, these [...]

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This smoothie is as colorful as it is healthy.  Courtesy of Andrew Olson’s recipe on oneingredientchef.com.  Andrew’s blog is devoted to simple but delicious healthy plant-based cooking. 1 1/2 frozen bananas 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (several great recipes on this site!) 2 or 3 large kale leaves 1/4 cup raw cashews 1 tbsp. agave nectar 1 [...]

Another easy and delicious Blendtec “Recipe of the Week.” 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries (thawed) 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 tbsp. honey or agave nectar 1 tbsp. ginger root, peeled Add ingredients to container.  Blend on medium-high speed for 25 to 30 seconds (“Dressings” button on a Blendtec).    

This recipe is modified from one I found on the Nutiva website.  If you need one, here’s a great coconut milk recipe. 1 cup coconut milk 1 banana (preferably frozen) 2 tbsp. almond or cashew butter 2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tbsp. vanilla or unflavored protein powder (optional) Blend on high speed for 45 [...]

This recipe comes courtesy of the Dr. Mommy Online blog and incorporates whole flax seeds into the smoothie.  Flax is a wonder-seed whose properties fight everything from high cholesterol and constipation to diabetes and cancer!  For best results, grind the flax seed first!  You can also use frozen fruit and leave out the ice. 2 [...]

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