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Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:58 pm  |
I purchased my about two months ago and I love it! It may be expensive, but like someone said "the cheaper blenders only have a certain lifespan". Especially, if your going to use it everyday.
My boyfriend and I have started drinking Green Smoothies. I bought the books "Green For Life" and "Green Smoothie Revolution" by Victoria Boutenko. The "Green Smoothie Revolution" has quite a few Green Smoothies recipes!
Here is her guideline to drinking Green Smoothies:
http://greensmoothiesblog.com/guidelines-green-smoothies/
I try to follow these guidelines the best I can! |
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Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:03 pm |
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| sister sweets wrote: |
| natefan - Any blender is a good start. cut your fruit up smaller, always blend in smaller amounts. Add purified water to help it blend. I had a non-fancy cuisanart at first and it worked. Go for it.... |
Thanks for the response! Should I expect any side effects? |
I did not experience any 'side effects' in a negative ... You can expect... better hydration, better elimation, better skin, better immune response, energy and overall well being. |
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Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:03 pm |
So, here is my update.
I started, tentatively, three weeks ago or so replacing my breakfast with green smoothies. I was suprised how palatable they were (using spinach or mixed salad leaves, spirulina powder, sometimes a tomatoe, and then topping that with a fruit, usually pineapple).
I didn't notice anything at first (energy, skin), but because I found them easy to make and drinkable, I continued.
Over 2 weeks, I gained about 2kg. By this time, I was sleeping well and enjoying throwing different fruit into the mix and enjoying different flavours. Also, since I started this primarily to improve my skin I decided to stick with it, even though I wasn't impressed with the weight gain. I realised, though, that it wasn't the smoothies themselves making me gain weight, but the nuts and avocado etc I had replaced my morning boiled egg brekkie with, plus still eating normally the rest of the day.
This past week I have been having 2 smoothies a day, one for breakfast, followed by fruit for snacking until lunch, then my second smoothie along with a salad (e.g. the super wholefood salad from M&S, for UK readers). So no animal products during the day. At dinner, I'd eat as per usual, e.g. roast chicken with veg, and a little bit of chocolate after dinner.
I have been sleeping like the dead (I don't have a sleep problem, other than being a light sleeper who can't sleep when my husband snores - and I've been sleeping thru his snoring!), waking up fresh, and I have now lost the 2kg that I gained intially - in fact it just melted off in the past 2 days!
I have seen no benefit yet in my skin, but it's still early days, and just the way I feel has motivated me to sign up for the Raw Diva's 7 day raw food detox, which starts tomorrow night.
All this - from someone who has always called herself a 'meatatarian'! |
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Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:13 pm |
Karenlee,
Great news about your venture with green smoothies.  It is just amazing how wonderful they make you feel. When I started it took about three weeks before I noticed the skin changes so hang in there I am sure you see that. With the weather in the US getting warmer in my region I am loving the smoothies with lots of ice... |
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Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:34 pm |
I'm with Toby - great job karenlee. This I know- IF you would by chance get away from the smoothies - you would notice what a difference they have made. I think it takes a while for your skin to evolve and the changes to be evident. It's not overnight. Your body will start the good changes on the inside which will then reflect on the outside.
Hey I think your idea of the raw food detox sounds very interesting.
Have you ever looked at Tonya Zavasta's site? She changed her entire life by drinking smoothies and a raw food lifestyle It's very interesting reading. I can't remember her web address off-hand but if you google - it's there. |
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Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:48 am |
| Hi i posted some time ago as i was starting the green smoothies ,i think i was doing it about 6 months.I have recently had to stop as i was getting terrible trapped wind at top of stomach.But i think i was adding to much veg but it did seem to get worse when i was adding tomato puree and around 3 or 4 tomatoes .So im having a wee break to see if my stomach goes back to normal.I was adding spinach,watercress ,big spoonfull of tomato puree ,tomatoes,apple,berries.Anyone else had this problem.kind regards |
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Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:57 am |
The tomato could have really been the issue for you,it is for some people. I have heard that it is better not to drink the smoothies too quickly....take a little at a time and even move it around in your mouth to get some enzyme action going for better digestion. You might only need to drink part of it at one time and then the other later. Eventaully you would probably adjust....
Came back to add, are you putting ginger root into your smoothies? It is good for digestion.  |
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Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:48 am |
| Hi toby thanks for your reply ,thats a good point i have been drinking the smoothies basically in 1 go as i dont like the taste .The tomatoes i do think adding the tomato paste was a big mistake especially with 4 tomatoes.I have stopped drinking them for about a week now and my stomach isnt as bad as it was,i think its taking time to adjust.I will give it another 2 weeks and then gradually go back ,drinking it throughout the day and not in 1 go.I really noticed the problems after around 4 months of drinking the smoothie and after i was adding the tomato puree and lots of tomatoes.No i didnt add ginger but when i start back i will add some to see if that helps.Really has been a nightmare with my stomach the last month or 2 ,i just didnt want to stop the drinks but i think the connection was the tomato paste.kind regards |
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Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:36 pm |
I always have wind if I combine fruit with other food including veg or grains, so it could be the fruit causing your trapped wind, try to do a green veg only smoothie and see if that helps  |
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Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:04 pm |
Just picked up bagfulls of smoothie fixin's today. It will be so nice when it can come from my own garden or from the Farmer's markets.
I was dismayed to see there is still a pumpkin shortage - I was able to get some last November but apparently - as the grocery manager told me - there is no stock to be had for current purchase. He said to try WalMart as they may have bought up more when there was a window of availability back in late Fall. |
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Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:51 am |
| Hi yes i also think the combining fruit and veg was the problem especially the tomatoes ,it just seems to have kicked off a problem with my stomach.But hopefully i will get back on track in a few months kind regards |
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Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:59 am |
Toby & Sister Sweets - thanks for the encouragement! Yes, smoothies with lots of ice are lovely - my best one so far is fresh mango, frozen blueberries, spinach and coconut water plus extra ice - delish! It comes up like a slush puppy, and it I don't add a lot of water I can eat it with a spoon.
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| Have you ever looked at Tonya Zavasta's site? |
No, I haven't but will do.
So, I signed up for the 7 day detox but decided at the start to only do 5 days as my hubby would back from a biz trip on the Friday, and I knew he'd want to meet for a drink at the river when he got back!
The 5 days were tough, I won't deny it. I was hungry a LOT. On the 5th day my poo was the colour of avocado!  That's when I knew my insides must be clean!
I'd love to say I felt great, but to be honest, the hunger was debilitating, like long nails clawing at my insides every day. (After a lifetime of diets, I found what works best for me - the low-carb lifestyle: animal protein + veg/salads, no breads and other processed food - a way of eating that satisfies my hunger and keeps the weight off with very little bother). Because of my no junk food low-carb diet prior to detoxing, I didn't suffer cravings or headaches etc on the detox, only towards day 4 I was really needing a proper meal and starting fantasising about roast chicken.
I lost 3kg (roughly 6lb) over the 5 days, but gained them back immediately I ate solid food again. I wasn't madly upset, though, because I am still within my normal weight (just touching on the upper end, though, whereas I'd rather be in the middle), and my primary goal for this is to plump my skin somehow.
I don't know if my skin has improved - I'm at that stage, you know the one, where one minute you think you look better then the next you think you're imagining it. So, if there ARE improvements, it's not enough to state with confidence. (Yet last week I was categorical that there were NO improvements, so...?)
I am now trying to find a comfortable balance between raw and cooked food, and animal protein and veg/fruit. I definately know too many carbs simply doesn't agree with me, and the last few days I've had quite a bad outbreak of spots.
Yesterday I had a green smoothie for breakfast, a superfood salad (215g of quinoa, mango, chickpeas, raisins, soya beans, lentils, blueberries plus 1 small avo) for lunch and organic salmon plus a beetroot salad for dinner. A handful of nuts and raisins as a TV snack later. I'm hoping to eat like this permanently now, and I'm finding it enjoyable so I think it's something I can stick with.
I'd love to go completely raw, but the reality is, I love roast chicken way too much! |
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Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:42 pm |
A FYI for "Blendtec" owners;
It has a 3 year warranty, and I just took advantage of that.. My 'blades' got very stiff, and while making my last smoothie, all of a sudden I noticed smoke coming out..
I called the 800#, they confirmed it was still under warranty, and they sent me a new *jug* (or whatever you call it  )..
$11. USD shipping, and return of the faulty *jug*.. Very nice folks to deal with BTW, and helpful as well.
A few points I learned per my conversation, that might help others.
- After washing, DO dry it standing right side up. (This didn't make sense to me, and I thought it was a mistake in the booklet  )
- Even better; once you've washed it out, just dry it with a dish towel so water can't find it's way into the seal.
- From time to time just rotate the blades manually from the underside of the *jug*, which does keep them limber
- If you use a lot of sugar containing products, (as I do..i.e. fruit smoothies + frozen coffee's), do this each time: Put 1 drop of liquid dish detergent into the jug (after it's rinsed), and put it back on the base and use the "pulse" button a few times, which will remove every last remnant of the sugar.. (This is a must for those using "seeds" as well.)
- Last but not least, I would advise anybody who has a Blendtec, to call and complain about it (whether your having trouble or not) before your 3 years is up!
I purchased mine in Aug 09, and I have every intention of taking advantage of this warranty again, prior to Aug 12.
The rep I spoke with on the phone, wasn't surprised about my dilemma, and said "motors and blades wear out fairly quickly"...  I then told her that "perhaps I shouldn't have been so quick to throw out my 41 year old Kitchen Aid blender, that was still working perfectly, and even had a lovely GLASS *jug*"... 
Anyhoo, hope the heads up helps someone...
ETA: Not sure if I made it clear but the 3 year warranty is from the original date of purchase..(Mine still expires in Aug 12.)
Enjoying a 'grande mocha frappucino loaded with whipped cream while I write this... |
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Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:21 pm |
| Oh no - You threw out your 41 year old Kitchen Aid blender. Waaaa. |
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Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:18 am |
Hi there karenlee. Wow it sounds like you are doing great. I couldn't go completely raw either but I think if you can manage over 50% you are in a good place. I suggested Tonya because she is inspiring and a story of wonderful positive change based on diet and exercise.
I also think as individuals our bodies have different nutrition needs. (absolutely). I have a friend who swears by the blood type diet and has been marvelous with it. When she diverts she notices it and she could never be a raw food vegan....
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Toby & Sister Sweets - thanks for the encouragement! Yes, smoothies with lots of ice are lovely - my best one so far is fresh mango, frozen blueberries, spinach and coconut water plus extra ice - delish! It comes up like a slush puppy, and it I don't add a lot of water I can eat it with a spoon.
Sister sweets -
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| Have you ever looked at Tonya Zavasta's site? |
No, I haven't but will do.
So, I signed up for the 7 day detox but decided at the start to only do 5 days as my hubby would back from a biz trip on the Friday, and I knew he'd want to meet for a drink at the river when he got back!
The 5 days were tough, I won't deny it. I was hungry a LOT. On the 5th day my poo was the colour of avocado! That's when I knew my insides must be clean!
I'd love to say I felt great, but to be honest, the hunger was debilitating, like long nails clawing at my insides every day. (After a lifetime of diets, I found what works best for me - the low-carb lifestyle: animal protein + veg/salads, no breads and other processed food - a way of eating that satisfies my hunger and keeps the weight off with very little bother). Because of my no junk food low-carb diet prior to detoxing, I didn't suffer cravings or headaches etc on the detox, only towards day 4 I was really needing a proper meal and starting fantasising about roast chicken.
I lost 3kg (roughly 6lb) over the 5 days, but gained them back immediately I ate solid food again. I wasn't madly upset, though, because I am still within my normal weight (just touching on the upper end, though, whereas I'd rather be in the middle), and my primary goal for this is to plump my skin somehow.
I don't know if my skin has improved - I'm at that stage, you know the one, where one minute you think you look better then the next you think you're imagining it. So, if there ARE improvements, it's not enough to state with confidence. (Yet last week I was categorical that there were NO improvements, so...?)
I am now trying to find a comfortable balance between raw and cooked food, and animal protein and veg/fruit. I definately know too many carbs simply doesn't agree with me, and the last few days I've had quite a bad outbreak of spots.
Yesterday I had a green smoothie for breakfast, a superfood salad (215g of quinoa, mango, chickpeas, raisins, soya beans, lentils, blueberries plus 1 small avo) for lunch and organic salmon plus a beetroot salad for dinner. A handful of nuts and raisins as a TV snack later. I'm hoping to eat like this permanently now, and I'm finding it enjoyable so I think it's something I can stick with.
I'd love to go completely raw, but the reality is, I love roast chicken way too much! |
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Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:11 am |
| I purchased a juicer and blender some years ago. But after reading today’s thread I intend to pull them out, dust them off and finally start using them!! Enjoyed today’s topic ty !! |
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Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:35 am |
| Hyde wrote: |
| I purchased a juicer and blender some years ago. But after reading today’s thread I intend to pull them out, dust them off and finally start using them!! Enjoyed today’s topic ty !! |
You'll be glad you did!! I have a wonderful Vitamix; I just finished my weight routine and whipped up a green smoothie with home grown swiss chard, banana, strawberries, blueberries and hemp powder! WOW - so love it!
I never put dish soap in it - I always spray a spritz or two of VEGGIE WASH and then add water to it - it cuts the gunk and it is very easy to wash out unlike soap which can leave a taste or takes a while to wash out - for a Vitamix anyway.
SIS - I am on Tonya Z's list and enjoy her info - even if I am not totally raw either. She has AMAZING skin - and there's lots of great tips - like her knuckle massage!!
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Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:40 am |
| Kassy_A wrote: |
A FYI for "Blendtec" owners;
It has a 3 year warranty, and I just took advantage of that.. My 'blades' got very stiff, and while making my last smoothie, all of a sudden I noticed smoke coming out..
I called the 800#, they confirmed it was still under warranty, and they sent me a new *jug* (or whatever you call it )..
$11. USD shipping, and return of the faulty *jug*.. Very nice folks to deal with BTW, and helpful as well.
A few points I learned per my conversation, that might help others.
- After washing, DO dry it standing right side up. (This didn't make sense to me, and I thought it was a mistake in the booklet )
- Even better; once you've washed it out, just dry it with a dish towel so water can't find it's way into the seal.
- From time to time just rotate the blades manually from the underside of the *jug*, which does keep them limber
- If you use a lot of sugar containing products, (as I do..i.e. fruit smoothies + frozen coffee's), do this each time: Put 1 drop of liquid dish detergent into the jug (after it's rinsed), and put it back on the base and use the "pulse" button a few times, which will remove every last remnant of the sugar.. (This is a must for those using "seeds" as well.)
- Last but not least, I would advise anybody who has a Blendtec, to call and complain about it (whether your having trouble or not) before your 3 years is up!
I purchased mine in Aug 09, and I have every intention of taking advantage of this warranty again, prior to Aug 12.
The rep I spoke with on the phone, wasn't surprised about my dilemma, and said "motors and blades wear out fairly quickly"... I then told her that "perhaps I shouldn't have been so quick to throw out my 41 year old Kitchen Aid blender, that was still working perfectly, and even had a lovely GLASS *jug*"...
Anyhoo, hope the heads up helps someone...
ETA: Not sure if I made it clear but the 3 year warranty is from the original date of purchase..(Mine still expires in Aug 12.)
Enjoying a 'grande mocha frappucino loaded with whipped cream while I write this... |
That makes me even happier that my newest is a Vitamix (my ancient metal one is still working like new, only ever replaced rubber top gasket)
The warranty on my new one.....
Quite simply, there is nothing that compares to the power, performance and versatility of the Vitamix machine. And no coverage that comes close to our Full 7-Year Warranty.
Far beyond the scope of the typical kitchen appliance warranty that merely covers defects in workmanship, we guarantee that your Vitamix machine will perform like new for a full seven years from the date of purchase--or we will fix or repair it for FREE.
When you invest in a Vitamix machine, you are getting the highest-performing, longest-lasting, most user-friendly appliance available--along with a warranty that has truly met it's match.
I'll take the 7 years for basically the same price! |
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Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:43 am |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
Quite simply, there is nothing that compares to the power, performance and versatility of the Vitamix machine. And no coverage that comes close to our Full 7-Year Warranty.
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I agree - there's nothing like it! I've not had any trouble with mine over the many years I've had it - and I use it a LOT.
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Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:05 am |
| Gidget wrote: |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
Quite simply, there is nothing that compares to the power, performance and versatility of the Vitamix machine. And no coverage that comes close to our Full 7-Year Warranty.
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I agree - there's nothing like it! I've not had any trouble with mine over the many years I've had it - and I use it a LOT.
Gidget |
I use both, I decided to use the old faithful metal one for grains ect. (hard foods) and my new one for smoothies!
They also got quite a workout while taking care of my dad before he passed, making pureed food for him, and smoothies for me to keep up my strength! |
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Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:32 pm |
Wow, the Vitamix warranty sounds fabulous..
I remember back to when I was trying to decide on which one to buy, and the important factors to me were that; 1.) It fit under the cabinet, 2.) It make ice cream and 3.) It make hot soup as well. It also didn't hurt that it's the same one Starbuck's uses for my beloved frozen coffees. ♥
I think the Blendtec was the only one that did the ice cream and soup, and most importantly, fit under the cabinet.
I'm really disappointed though that a blender that costs hundreds of dollars, could have the mechanism wear out so quickly.. My previous blender experience, was with equipment I couldn't kill if I tried..
Wish to God I kept my old one, but simply didn't have room for more than two. (Sure couldn't throw away the "Magic Bullet" with a gazillion pieces that my little guys gave me... )
Is anybody else disgusted with paying top dollar for all kinds of merchandise, only to have it fall apart in short order? Frankly, I'm sick of it.. |
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Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:07 pm |
| Kassy_A wrote: |
Wow, the Vitamix warranty sounds fabulous..
I remember back to when I was trying to decide on which one to buy, and the important factors to me were that; 1.) It fit under the cabinet, 2.) It make ice cream and 3.) It make hot soup as well. It also didn't hurt that it's the same one Starbuck's uses for my beloved frozen coffees. ♥
I think the Blendtec was the only one that did the ice cream and soup, and most importantly, fit under the cabinet.
I'm really disappointed though that a blender that costs hundreds of dollars, could have the mechanism wear out so quickly.. My previous blender experience, was with equipment I couldn't kill if I tried..
Wish to God I kept my old one, but simply didn't have room for more than two. (Sure couldn't throw away the "Magic Bullet" with a gazillion pieces that my little guys gave me... )
Is anybody else disgusted with paying top dollar for all kinds of merchandise, only to have it fall apart in short order? Frankly, I'm sick of it.. |
Don't hate me just the messenger, Vitamix does make soup nice and hot, ice cream with frozen food used, and you can buy a shorter container portion that fits under a cabinet, believe it's 48 oz. The one you get with is 64. They do last, and have a great warranty.
Now you do hate me! |
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Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:50 pm |
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They also got quite a workout while taking care of my dad before he passed, making pureed food for him, and smoothies for me to keep up my strength! |
Sorry for your loss - I lost my dad too.
DM I find this most interesting as I've always wanted to put my mother in law on green smoothies - she has advanced Parkinson's. It won't happen now, too late and I'm not in her neck of the woods to do this for her, but I would think for digestion, nutrition, taste, etc... GS's would be a wonder for the elderly and infirmed. I have a friend who gave them to her dog dying of cancer and it was the only thing that brought her around. Eventually, she did die, but it seemed to help her for quite some time. |
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Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:06 pm |
Not a smoothie, although I MUST share this with you ladies!!!
http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/stepbystep-instructions-for-oneingredient-ice-cream-097170
One-ingredient "banana" ice cream. It's no powerhouse food, but it's a raw foodie treat made only of bananas. Something amazing happens to the frozen banana in the food processor and it turns into ice cream.
I just made this and swirled in some almond butter and topped it with toasted crushed almonds. It's AMAZING.
And it took me about 3 minutes to make it (2 hours freezing the bananas)
We all have green smoothies, but even the best of us crave ice cream and sweets! This is a no-refined sugar indulgence, one that won't necessarily invalidate the anti-inflammatory benefits of the smoothies.
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