You’re fasting and using green juice to get healthy, fit, lose weight, and prevent illness and disease. But lately, it seems you’re not losing the weight you once did, yet you can’t figure out why. Could it be the green juice you’re drinking while you’re fasting? Green juice will break a fast because it contains […]
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Do Smoothies Lose Nutrients Overnight?
My mother-in-law came to stay a few weeks ago (don’t worry, I’m nearly recovered now!). She always has a habit of saying the most stressful things at the wrong time and this visit was no exception! Early one morning, as I was juggling a million different things, trying to see to my emails, sort her […]
Pasteurized vs Unpasteurized Orange Juice
Let’s face it, all of us in the juicing community are only trying to be as healthy as we possibly can be. Cold-pressed juice is packed full of goodness and nothing makes me feel better than a well planned and tailor-made juice cleanse. Being a health-conscious individual, I had been going out of my way […]
Do Blenders Destroy Nutrients?
My blender is my favorite kitchen appliance. I just love every part of it. There’s something so fulfilling about throwing all that fresh fruit into it and the smug feeling you get knowing that made a good decision. At least, that was how I used to feel. I was scrolling through one of my favorite […]
Can You Put Grapes In A Smoothie?
Smoothies are life. If I had to choose between giving up the internet or giving away my Vitamix for one week I know which one would win! There’s not much that could separate me from my morning smoothie and no one has been brave enough to try! I thought I was some sort of an […]
How To Make Cold Pressed Juices At Home
Juicing is very popular these days and is certainly more than just a fad. It’s so well known that fruit and veggies are super important in our diet and what better way to consume all those healthy vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants than in a delicious juice form? People like us, who really care about their […]
How To Prepare Beets For Smoothies
Beetroot is a daunting veggie to work with. Known for its earthy flavor and deep crimson/purple staining qualities it’s no wonder it isn’t the most popular ingredient when it comes to smoothie recipes. I hadn’t given beetroot much attention until one day I was out with a friend in her favorite vegan-friendly cafe and I […]
What Are Hand Blenders Used For?
Kitchen appliances seem to be getting bigger and bigger by the year! I know I can’t be alone in the struggle to find enough counter space for my food processor, smoothie maker, juicer, stand mixer, coffee grinder and that’s just a short summary! I love how easy cooking can be with all the kitchen aids […]
Vitamix Smells Like Burning, What’s Wrong?
I love smoothies and I love my Vitamix. One thing I don’t love is the smell of an overworked hair-dryer. My Vitamix Pro has served me well over the years, whether it’s making protein powder into a shake or frozen bananas into ice cream I can always count on it to not let me down. […]
Do All Vitamix Blenders Make Hot Soup
I’ve had a Vitamix blender in pride of place on the kitchen cabinet-top for a few years now. Being an avid, smoothie junkie, this had always bee my sole requirement from my beloved blender. A couple of weeks ago I was searching for some recipe inspiration online and I encountered the Vitamix soup cookbook. Figuring […]