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| revolutionoftheheart
Joined: 01/07/10 Location: NYC Posts: 164 |
Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 9:47 AM Take for instance kale or spinach. I have a Jack La Lanne juicer which I love. I guess I'm not getting the fiber. Is that where a Vitamix would be better? "In their behavior toward creatures, all men are Nazis. Human beings see oppression vividly when they're the victims. Otherwise they victimize blindly and without a thought." Isaac Bashevis Singer, author, Nobel Prize 1978 |
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| Susan Levin
Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1191 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 9:56 AM I hate to say it but, technically, a Vitammix or just a regular blender would be better. Susan Levin, MS, RD |
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cch22
 Location: New York State Posts: 1000 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 10:51 AM Is there a blender out there that works as well as a vitamix? Those things are definately awesome. So far my regular blenders need a little coaxing to turn out something even similar. |
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Oceandog
 Location: California, USA Posts: 642 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 11:35 AM Sorry to say, I have had several blenders and killed them all. I got a Vita-Mix and would never consider anything else. You can purchase refurbished ones from the company that is a lower cost that may be worth looking into. Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them. |
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| wen
Joined: 09/08/10 Posts: 54 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 11:53 AM kitchenware, one of my best investment is Vitamix...I LOOOOOOVE it...I make green juice, with ice cubes...blend so well, and smooth... |
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| wen
Joined: 09/08/10 Posts: 54 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 11:53 AM kitchenware, one of my best investment is Vitamix...I LOOOOOOVE it...I make green juice, with ice cubes...blend so well, and smooth... |
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| cch22
Location: New York State Posts: 1000 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 12:03 PM I used to make a breakfast drink (an apple, an orange and a bannana, sometimes w/protein powder) with one i had... it blended the stuff so well it would actually separate if i didn't drink it fast enough. I saw on their website it can do so much more.. put a bunch of veggies in it.. turn it on for 4 min.. hot soup.. then add a little bit more veggies, turn it on low.. and chucks in your soup.. sounds good. then i like the carrot soup from here.. that would be a lot easier.. and what is your favorite concotion? |
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| revolutionoftheheart
Joined: 01/07/10 Location: NYC Posts: 164 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 1:58 PM cch22 wrote: and what is your favorite concotion? Well I don't have the Vitamix (by the way I think Costco has a good price on it sometimes) ... I have the Jack LaLanne juicer. But I love anything with ginger! "In their behavior toward creatures, all men are Nazis. Human beings see oppression vividly when they're the victims. Otherwise they victimize blindly and without a thought." Isaac Bashevis Singer, author, Nobel Prize 1978 |
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| Oceandog
Location: California, USA Posts: 642 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 2:02 PM Ginger, there is another one I can't quite get around. Gingerbread and cookies are yummy for flavor but ginger in anything else I don't care for. I also have a Jack LaLane juicer that I LOVE! I would be lost without my Vita-Mix though. Smoothies on the weekends and a great tomato soup! But since the soup is made with cashew cream, sadly, it isn't low fat. But that soup with fresh tortillas... yum! Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them. |
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| agie
Joined: 09/06/10 Posts: 27 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 2:21 PM I use a Breville and I have never had an issue with it. I know that the Vitamix is supposed to be the gold standard but I love my Breville. In the morning I have a smoothie with fruit, spinach, ice, beans, flax and some water. In the evening, I have a smoothie with lettuce, spinach, oranges, flax seed, beans and some water. I also have the Jack LaLane juicer and I use it sparingly because I do not get the nutrition from the whole fruit that I use in the blender. |
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| cathyb
Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 149 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 2:23 PM I have a Blendtec blender that I got from Amazon. I absolutely love it. My husband did some research on them and found (from reviews) that it was easier to clean than the vitamix. It may be quieter also, but I never heard a vitamix. I have gone through so many oster mixers I lost count. I think this will last a long time. It is the kind that many coffee and juice places use. Wen, and anyone else out there, please share your green smoothie recipes that you love. I have several recipes, but have been too chicken to try them and waste good ingredients if I don't like it. It would be nice to try one that has been approved. btw I love kale, but I always eat it cooked, usually just sauteed in water, Braggs aminos, and onion powder. |
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| Oceandog
Location: California, USA Posts: 642 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 2:28 PM Thanks for the info on the other 2 blenders! Nice to know what else is available! Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them. |
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| Oceandog
Location: California, USA Posts: 642 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 2:32 PM I decided to look up the other 2 blenders, Christmas is coming. The Blendtec is near the same price as a Vita-Mix but it has this recipe Carrot Juice Now I must admit I LOVE carrot juice and this has the whole carrot...nice! Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them. |
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| Oceandog
Location: California, USA Posts: 642 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 2:33 PM Plumberry Granita 2 cups apple juice Add apple juice and plums to WildSide pitcher and secure lid. Press “Smoothies”. Add the remaining ingredients and secure lid. Press the “Whole Juice” button. Pour into 9? x 13? pan and freeze for 30 minutes. Using a large spoon or fork, scrape frozen crystals from edges of pan into liquid. Repeat this process every 30 minutes or until mixture is frozen about 2-3 hours. Using a fork, scrape and break up granita into shaving pieces and serve in chilled dessert dishes. Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them. |
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| Oceandog
Location: California, USA Posts: 642 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 2:36 PM Okay This is just silly, but I saw a U Tube video on the Blendtec and iPhone. Some odd looking fellow puts an iPhone in the blender and blends to dust, smoke and a strip of metal. Several questions come to mind.... Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them. |
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| ndg212
Joined: 09/02/10 Location: carmel, ny Posts: 10 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 3:18 PM agie I have a breville that i love too however I find the pulp to be a waste of good organics and money..do you use it for other things? I did that years ago and it was not good at all like adding to soups and adding pulp to muffins...I am considering a vita mix as well. thnx |
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| Oceandog
Location: California, USA Posts: 642 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 3:30 PM In the interest of people saying they are considering different models, I found this link that I thought was interesting: http://gotgreensrevolution.com/Vitamix-versus-blendtec-review.html Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them. |
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mollyhorn
 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 582 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 4:47 PM America's Test Kitchen reviewed all of the "normal" (read: not Vitamix or Blendtec) blenders, and the Kitchenaid 5-Speed won out. I just bought one for myself. Haven't used it yet, but I'll let you guys know what happens when I do. Molly Horn |
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| revolutionoftheheart
Joined: 01/07/10 Location: NYC Posts: 164 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 4:55 PM mollyhorn wrote: America's Test Kitchen reviewed all of the "normal" (read: not Vitamix or Blendtec) blenders, and the Kitchenaid 5-Speed won out. I just bought one for myself. Haven't used it yet, but I'll let you guys know what happens when I do. Yes please do let us know. That's quite a difference in price from the Vitamix or Blendtec. When I make my juices with the Jack LaLanne I always feel like it's such a waste when I throw out all that beautiful pulp. Would compost if if I could. Time to consider a blender type. "In their behavior toward creatures, all men are Nazis. Human beings see oppression vividly when they're the victims. Otherwise they victimize blindly and without a thought." Isaac Bashevis Singer, author, Nobel Prize 1978 |
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| Oceandog
Location: California, USA Posts: 642 |
RE: Juicing vs. Cooking Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 5:42 PM There are recipes somewhere on how to use the pulp in baking. Though I have never tried it, I have heard it makes backed goods amazing! My worms (vermiculture bin) get my pulp these days. Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them. |
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