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• OLD? OLD?

  • From: raye
  • Description:

    I get a kick out of you 50-somethings feeling old.  My 2 daughters are your age and they, too, seem to feel older than I do. LOL

    But, really, the VitaMix is my best kitchen tool at any age.  For example, I love making my breakfast yogurt with fruit and no extra sugar, so much better than that commercial yogurt with fruit that's mostly sugar.  I could go on, but my VM is calling me to lunch.

  • 3 days ago
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• Heavy whipping cream Heavy whipping cream

  • From: glutenfreegirl
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    I am not sure what ingredients you used to make yours, but here is a recipe I created in the past:

    Organic heavy whipping cream

    Frozen fruit of choice

    Raw honey

    Vanilla bean

     

    I never really measure anything, mostly just eyeball it and adjust to taste.

    Also, no matter what fruit you use, if you add some frozen banana, it makes it even creamier and gives it a definite ice cream texture.

  • 4 days ago
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• homemade appplesauce homemade appplesauce

  • From: ScottKrites
  • Description:

    In refernce to the Vitamix applesauce recipe on page 143 of the Vitamix recepie book we received with our mixer.

    Applesauce is really easy with the vitamix. My family was doing this the traditional way with peeling, coring, and cooking down the apples over heat on the stove and then placing into freezer containers. I walked in and pulled out the vitamix, grabbed the combo apple slicer /corer we have and cut enough apples to fill the vitamix. I added a bit of fruit fresh in a bowl of water to put

  • 6 days ago
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• I've used a different version I've used a different version when we don't have fruit

  • From: candahartz
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    swap in 1c yogurt (Fage has high protein) plus grape juice to desired consistency.

    no skim milk

    no sweetener (comes via the juice)

    no berries

     

    protein-filled shake that's perfect for "empty pantry" days in our house!

  • 1 week ago
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• mixing fruit and vegetables mixing fruit and vegetables

  • From: jharaszko
  • Description:

    Hi everyone. I love my vitamix. Anyways, from several people, I have heard it is not reccomended to mix fruit and vegetables together. I was told that fruit in particular should be eaten on an empty stomach and 3 hours after your last meal. Are there anyone nutritionists out there who have any information to share on this.

    Thanks,

     

    Joe H.

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  • 2 weeks ago
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• Glycemic Index Glycemic Index

  • From: jbattley
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    Take a look at the various glycemic indexes of the various items you would like to try. Low GI means that it will be processed by your body slowly, and thus not spike your blood sugar.

    http://www.glycemicindex.com/

    In general a tarter fruit will not spike as much. Berries like raspberries and blueberries are among the lower GI fruits. Oranges and apples are higher. Carrots are high, celery is low... etc etc etc...

    There are some low GI sweetners as well, so you could make a smooth

  • 2 weeks ago
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• diabetic and green smoothies diabetic and green smoothies

  • From: Carol3233
  • Description:

    I tried the Citrus Carrol Cocktail from vita-mix cookbook. Delious, but blood sugers went sky high. Than I rried vitamix Broccoli, Kale and celery juice.it seemed bitter. Any ideas for me to successfully find combination of fruit and vegetables (green smoothies) that won't increase my blood sugar beyond the limit. Any suggestion would be appreciated.

  • 3 weeks ago
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• VitaMix Drink Machine with ice VitaMix Drink Machine with ice blade

  • From: shumiron
  • Description:

    I found a V-M VM-0100A Drink Machine at a garage sale - I am thrilled.  The machine needs a new drive socket installed and I can't get the old one off.  It must be corroded at

  • 3 weeks ago
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• jsbarker007

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• MJW

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• fruit seeds fruit seeds

  • From: danims
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    First of all, in response to one of those who posted in this thread - fruit seeds do not contain arsenic, some contain small levels of cyanide - although not enough to do any damage. As one poster said, you would have to make an entire smoothie of 100% apple seeds to get to a harmful level of cyanide. The half life of cyanide in the human body is about one hour, so there is also no danger of cumulative build up of the chemical. And an interesting side fact for those who choose to avoid apple seeds due to

  • 4 weeks ago
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• Re: Need help/advice - Fruit d Re: Need help/advice - Fruit drink - too much air

  • From: Adoreraw
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    Where are your greens?  I see fruit but no good vitamin packed green leafys.  I freeze my bananas without peel of course, so it makes my smoothies cold.  Also more berries and lose the prunes.  These are just my suggestions.  Also read books Green For Life and The Green Smoothie Revolution both by Victoria Boutenko sp?. 

  • 4 weeks ago
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• Need help/advice - Fruit drink Need help/advice - Fruit drink - too much air

  • From: deepdish
  • Description:

    I have an older model Maxi-4000 Vitamix.

    I like to put a little bit a water and two prunes in it.

    Then turn it on low and add the following while it it spinning.

    Ice

    Granny Smith Apple (quartered and seeds removed)

    Pair (quartered)

    Orange (no peel)

    Banana (no peel)

     

    I like the taste and consistency plus it is quick and simple.

     

    But my problem is it feels like there is too much air blended into the mush.

  • 2 months ago
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• Just received the new machine Just received the new machine

  • From: hikergirl
  • Description:

    I just got my new brushed stainless finish Vitamix.  Its gorgeous.  I have used vitamix every day for 4 years but let my daughter take it when she moved out.  The new one came today and I've already made my breakfast fruit shake.  Its the most used machine in my kitchen and goes with me when I travel as well (I would love to see the travel bags come back... I could use one of those 

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  • 2 months ago
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• Re: Just picked up a Vitamix y Re: Just picked up a Vitamix yesterday!

  • From: Jockscrap
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    I don't normally need the tamper when I'm making a smoothie. Start by putting one cup of fruit juice in the container, then add fresh fruit or veg (eg, a small apple, kiwi fruit and a stick of celery) and just a handful of frozen fruit (eg, mixed berries) or ice. Start blending on low, turning up rapidly to fast speed then flip the switch to max. After blending for 40secs or so, you should get a smoothie that is pretty thick, but can be sucked through a straw.

  • 2 months ago
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• Just picked up a Vitamix yeste Just picked up a Vitamix yesterday!

  • From: droopdog7
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    Hello all, I an new to the forum and new to the Vitamix world.  Had been itching to buy one for about a year now and finally pulled the trigger yesterday.  Have used it about five times already and it seems there is a learning curve to this thing.

    I decided I would start by making smoothies (using a smoothie mix) since the kids rather enjor them.  It seems I need to figure out the best way to mix since I have yet to be able to have the machine mix the ice and fruit completely

  • 2 months ago
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• Re: Wheat Grass Re: Wheat Grass

  • From: MissBeth
  • Description:

    I've blended wheat grass and barley grass powders in with fruit & veggies to make a green smoothie.  If you use actual wheat grass in the VitaMix to make a whole-food drink just like we do with everything else, wouldn't you still have all the health benefits?

  • 2 months ago
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• 50mcgyver

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• Vitamix my skin is beautiful I Vitamix my skin is beautiful I'm healthier

  • From: shannonlee
  • Description:

    Vitamix Customer Testimonial submitted 7-22-10:

     "I have had my vitamix machine for about 2 months and I am feeling great! I begin each day with a fruit and veggie drink, veggies such as kale, spinach, parsley, cabbage and beets. For lunch I do the same, my health has improved and I have a lot of energy. My 11 year old granddaughter is also juicing and loves making her own.
    My skin is just beautiful. Thank you Vitamix!"
    ~ Barbara M. of Hazel Crest, Ill.

     

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  • 2 months ago
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• Greens causing allergies?????! Greens causing allergies?????!!!!!!!!

  • From: RitaSue
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    About a year ago, I thought I'd try the Hallelujah Diet simply because I thought a good detoxing would do a body good.    I do not have any known serious illnesses.    When I started using the Barleymax I began to have a sinus infection.    I quit the Barleymax immediately.

    I was excited when I found the recipe for green smoothies last week.   What could be better for you than a good dose of "greens."   The recipe was 2 cups of wate

  • 2 months ago
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