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Q: What's the best blender?

What's the best blender for making juices and smoothies?

By: Question from: The Editors, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Vitamix

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A:

Check out the Vitamix line of blenders. They’re powerful, versatile, and developed with raw foods in mind. Starting at around $449, Vitamix blenders are relatively pricey but valuable for making healthy soups, juices, and smoothies. They can also blend cereals and knead dough for homemade breads.

If a high-end blender isn’t in your budget, you can still make healthy smoothies and delicious juices with less expensive blenders. Just be sure that you have enough liquid in your mixes and don’t pack it with too much ice.

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Author's Bio

Amanda Carlson-Phillips

As vice president of nutrition and research for Athletes' Performance, Amanda Carlson-Phillips, MS, RD, CSSD, oversees the nutrition programs for athletes of all sports, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. Ask her about the latest advances in nutritional science to improve your health and performance. Find more of her articles at http://www.coreperformance.com/.

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Michelle Mueller

Blendtec - hands down

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