[einalems]

What makes the Vitamix better from a nutritional standpoint? I have an Osterizer blender that I use for smoothies, juices, soups, etc., but I've heard that the Vitamix doesn't destroy as many nutrients. I would really love one (my blender doesn't really do it for me!), but can't justify the price.

Any info would be great!

 

[mllrym]

Can you throw an apple in your blender....seeds, core and all?!!

A vitamix can do it.

I cut an apple in half, and throw in other fruits and juices..... It makes great smoothies!

I made the creamiest hummus the other day. I did not even have to worry about that outer "shell" of the garbanzo bean in the blender.

Basically, it is just a super powerful blender. I really like mine. I say, if you have the funds, go for it. If you don't, a nice blender is going to do basically the same, but foods might come out a bit chunkier!!!

 

[VikingKvinna]

Check E-bay and the reconditioned Vitamixes -- we got ours reconditioned and it saved us a bundle. My VM is worth every penny and more than we paid, though. I use it a couple of times a day and not only do I make everything the pp mentioned, I make soups, velvety smooth sauces, pudding, ice cream, floofy coffee drinks, smoothies that really merit the name

, and killer frozen margaritas. I also chop veggies and herbs, grind grains, shred cheese. You can use a VM to make nut butters and grind your own meat.

I don't know about the destruction of nutrients, but I do know that we eat better with the Vitamix b/c we use it more than we ever did a blender -- it's easier and makes superior juices/smoothies. I also like to make veggie soups (gazpacho) and juices, which I never would have done with the regular blender. And I can puree all kinds of veggies into sauces, for Stealth Nutrition...murhahhahah!

Anyway, save your pennies, ask for it for birthday/Christmas/Hannukah/Guy Fawkes Day presents, sell blood if necessary. They're worth it.

 

[einalems]

Thank you, ladies. You are definitely making my decision much easier. Anything to make eating healthy easier is worth it's weight in gold around here. And there are days when a frozen margharita is, too!