I Want One of Those!

Dec 17, 2012 | Testimonials

Years ago I owned a good blender that I used often to make smoothies with fruit and other soft, easy to blend ingredients. I was disappointed that I could not incorporate more fibrous produce into my smoothies and “drink” my veggies. One evening about... read more

The Ultimate Hollywood Special Effect

Dec 17, 2012 | Testimonials

VitaMix is the ultimate Hollywood special effect. Not only does it transform virtually anything in the kitchen into great soups, smoothies, sauces and more, it has also achieved something for which my mother strived my entire childhood: it’s gotten me to eat... read more

The “Yummification Machine”

Dec 17, 2012 | Testimonials

My husband recently “discovered” our VitaMix, and I can’t keep him away form it! He now uses it every single day. He calls it the “Yummification Machine” or the “Yummifier,” because he says that everything he puts into it... read more

The Anticipation of a Vitamix

Dec 17, 2012 | Testimonials

My wife, Alyson, has very simple desires, and the greatest two are to spend time with our family of eight children and for all of us to be healthy. She knew that a VitaMix would give us the opportunity to have raw fruits and vegetables bursting with nutrition and... read more

A Tribute to Dr. Ann Wigmore by Victoria Boutenko

Dec 9, 2012 | Health

I truly admire Dr. Ann Wigmore. (1909-1994). Whenever I order a shot of wheatgrass, I feel that I personally know Dr. Ann. Wheatgrass juice makes me healthier. I owe the opportunity of drinking it at my local co-op to Dr. Ann. Thanks to her, people in the whole world... read more

Gluten

Dec 5, 2012 | Health

Gluten sensitivity is epidemic. Gluten sensitivity is triggered by eating products containing gluten. The only way to avoid its complications is to avoid foods (such as wheat, barley, rye, oats) containing gluten. Dozens of ailments are exacerbated by gluten... read more

Mineral Deficiencies and Athletes

Nov 28, 2012 | Health

Minerals are critical to our entire physiology: teeth, bones, blood, muscle, tissue, nerve cells. They are integral to transporting oxygen to the blood, maintaining pressure of body fluids to pass through the body. For example, potassium, calcium and sodium help... read more

Six Steps Toward a Healthful Diet

Nov 25, 2012 | Health

Focus on alkali-forming foods. The Standard Australian Diet (SAD) consists of mostly acid-forming foods. Fake fats, sugar, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), bleached white breads and pastries and meat are extremely acid-forming. Focus on organic green veggies,... read more

How to Survive Long Flights

Nov 18, 2012 | Health

Confession: I hate to fly, and that hatred hasn’t diminished one single iota in my years of hauling myself around the world. This abhorrence doesn’t stem from anxiety, or from fear of crashing. It’s the almost unbearable hassle involved at every step... read more

Life’s A Very Funny Proposition, After All

Nov 14, 2012 | Self-Improvement

Do you have a favourite song that has lyrics that seem to capture your ideas about life, including why we’re here and what it’s all about? Here’s mine. “No matter what may happen, whatever may befall, I only know I’m mighty glad I’m... read more