• Review: Vitamix 5200

    The latest 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 to this day the world’s [...]

  • 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 asked [...]

  • Fruit Seeds and Skin: Should You Leave Them In?

    I’ve mentioned numerous times in my writings on high-performance blenders that rarely do I sell one to a customer who doesn’t purchase it with a primary goal of improving his or her health.  Yes, these machines are well-known for their wide range of uses – ice cream, bread dough, etc. – and I’ll do my [...]

  • Blendtec Blender Models: Total Blender vs. HP3A

        Although I obviously feel it is money well spent, an investment into a high-performance blender is not one that should be made casually.  I advise all prospective buyers to research their options as thoroughly as possible.  And most do if for no other reason than the price points of the higher-end units.  Unfortunately, [...]

This recipe is courtesy of the Vegan Yack Attack blog which offers great vegan and raw food recipes as well as restaurant reviews.  This is a neat way to incorporate sprouts into your diet even if you’re not a big fan of them!.   1 medium-sized banana 1 orange, peeled 1 c. fresh or strawberries [...]

This dessert is courtesy of Shakaya Leone by way of Tera Warner’s blog.  Easy, fresh, and raw. Serve in a parfait glass or as a dip for fresh fruit. Juice from 4 limes 2 ripe avacados 1/4 c. agave nectar or raw honey, or 8 dates (pitted) 1/3 c. fresh baby spinach Dash pure vanilla [...]

Here’s a good one from Blendtec’s “Recipe of the Week” collection.  Perfect for salads and/or salmon! 1 orange 1 small Roma tomato, seeded 2 tbsp. canola oil 2 tbsp. toasted sesame seed oil 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 1/2 tbsp. rice vinegar 1 tbsp. honey 1 clove garlic 1/2″ to 1″ chunk ginger root, peeled [...]

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 is from celebrity nutritionist, blogger and author Kimberly Snyder.  Kimberly wrote The Beauty Detox Solution which promotes a simple approach to cleansing your digestive system which can result in efficient weight loss, more vibrant and lustrous hair and skin, and better overall health.  For a limited time, this book is included with the [...]

This fun margarita recipe was submitted by Lisa Lewis of Smyrna, Georgia.  Lisa adapted this from a similar concoction served at a favorite restaurant of hers in Atlanta.  Be sure to de-seed the jalapeño – muy importante! Juice from 7 or 8 limes Zest of 1 lime 2 tbsp. agave nectar 2 ripe mangos, peeled [...]

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