Easy Cleaning

One great thing about the Vitamix is that it's super easy to clean. There is no taking the machine apart and running it through the dishwasher to get it clean.

All you do is run some hot water with a drop of soap when you are done mixing and turn it on high for about 30 seconds. After that just rinse it out and let it dry.

Of course there are some things though, like the almond raisin bars, that take a little longer to clean out of the machine however it is a self cleaning machine!

Top 10 Raw Foods

This is a list compiled by the Vitamix Corp. of the top 10 raw foods to eat. Raw foods are a much better option than processed food, like most people in our society today eat.

The raw foods contain more vitamins and nutrients that help your body stay healthy. They also are proven to help you live longer. Reason being is that they help your body avoid health problems such as heart disease, heart attacks and many forms of cancer.

If you go to the Vitamix website you can read all about it.

Top 10 Raw Foods

1. Leafy Greens

2. Whole Food Juice (made in a Vitamix of course)

3. Sprouts

4. Seaweed

5. Fresh Herbs

6. Dried Fruit

7. Avacodo

8. Raw Agave Nector (looks a lot like honey)

9. Coconut Oil

10. Raw Nuts

A little bit of everything.

Most smoothies we make have just about everything in them. This one has six ingredients: carrots, spinach, bannanas, oranges, kiwi and a bag of frozen mixed berries. My wife and I have found out that the key to a good smoothie is the frozen fruit because it makes it nice and cool.

Almond Raisin Bars

So here's the recipe to make these tasty knockoff Clif Bar's in the Vitamix.

All you need is equal parts Almonds...

And Raisins...

After mixing it all up you have to roll it out flat on a cutting board and cut it up into squares.

You can add other things to give it some more flavor such as carrob chips, apricots or even cranberries. Basically whatever you want to try. The best part is that they are not full of preservatives!