by Kami | Jul 29, 2013 | How to Get Healthy, Kitchen Essentials for Getting Healthy
My husband is an amazing and patient man. How does this apply to you needing to purchase a Vitamix? Well, we have always loved making smoothies. Correction: HE has always loved making smoothies even when it took 20 minutes in our old blender. He would pack that thing full then spend FOREVER attempting to blend it all up with numerous of stops and stirs in between. It was exhausting, and I didn’t have the patience for the ritual. One year for our anniversary, we decided to buy a Blendtec as our gift to each other. Romantic, I know. BUT I was beginning to loathe and detest our old blender. That thing needed to go! I was over and done with the 20 minute smoothie making routine. SO, we purchased a Blendtec. We anxiously packed it full of fruits, veggies, and ice according to the directions. We put the lid on, looked at each other full of anticipation and excitement, flipped on the switch, and…. NOTHING! The engine was blazing, but none of the ingredients even moved! SO DISAPPOINTED! Since this was an expensive, high quality blender we were willing to give it a second try. Same thing. Third, fourth, fifth, and final try… same thing. Since Bed Bath and Beyond have an amazing return policy, we returned it for a Vitamix. We are in love with our Vitamix! I use it at least once a day. It blends anything and everything and has a tamper to stir ingredients while blending. I use it for smoothies, dough, soups, batters, and grinding whole wheat, flax seeds, and other grains. It’s a NDA kitchen essential and a must...
by Kami | Jun 24, 2013 | Health Myths, Healthy Eating Tips, Kitchen Essentials for Getting Healthy
Okay, be honest with me. Do you wash your fruits and vegetables? I’ve discovered everyone interprets the meaning of ‘washing’ a little different. Do you think blowing off any visible dirt or rubbing it on your shirt is a valid cleansing method? Or do you briefly run it under water or give it a ‘spit shine’ and think it will do the trick? I’m here to tell ya… If you don’t wash them, THEY’RE DISGUSTINGLY DIRTY! They have wax, pesticides, soil, and other things such as bacteria that can lead to food-borne illnesses. Trust me. It’s worth the few extra seconds to clean your veggies. These grapes have NOT been washed. Do you notice the wax, dirt, and film on their surface? These grapes have now been washed and rinsed with WATER ONLY. They don’t look much different than the previous picture, right? These grapes have been WASHED with Fit Fruit & Vegetable Wash and rinsed. Look at their clean and smooth surface! Not only can you see a distinct difference, you can feel and taste the difference. You’ll never look back. Promise. Fit: Fruit and Vegetable Wash has become a kitchen essential here at No Diets Allowed. Fit Fruit & Vegetable Wash is a 100% natural produce wash. I’ve tried NUMEROUS different produce washes and methods, but I keep coming back to Fit. Tips and Suggestions for washing fruits and vegetables 1) Fit has 12 oz spray bottles and 32 oz large refill bottles (picture above). The spray bottle is reusable, of course. I always mix 1/2 water with 1/2 washing solution in the spray bottle. It’s just as effective and allows the solution to last longer. 2)...
