A smoothie is a meal on glass. Fruits and vegetables smoothies will provide you with a raw food treat that is full of enzymes that will be much easier to digest than eating the raw veggie in its whole form. They are also healthier than fruit juices because you are drinking all parts of the vegetable, including the fiber. Just one smoothie containing a banana, an orange and a pear can contain up to 5g of fibre, almost a third of your daily recommended amount.
Choosing the best blender will result in enjoying the best smoothies. Cheap blenders might save you money in the short term, but they wear out and you will quickly outgrow their capabilities for making smoothies on a regular basis. You will find yourself replacing a 20 blender soon after you purchase it. There are advantages to spending the extra money on a high-end blender. Many people care a lot about the design but you shouldnt be fooled by and attractive design.
Things to consider when buying a a blender:
Ability to mix ice
Ability to prepare a smoothie
Ability to prepare a frozen margarita
Ease of using the controls
Ease of assembling blade parts
Ease of putting on and removing the jar lid
Ease of reading the measurement markings on the jar
Ease of using the pulse feature
How easy they are to clean
Loudness
Stain resistance
Durability
Energy saver
With so many blenders available, finding one within your budget that best meets your needs, can be very quite complicated. You'll need to consider capacity, power and what your blending needs are. If you're looking for a basic blender for general blending, mixing and pureeing, the Oster Beehive would be a good choice. However, if your needs include ice-crushing for smoothies, a higher-powered blender would be the better option. While price doesn't necessarily guarantee durability, professional quality and adequate power goes a long way towards providing a reliable and functional appliance.
When making an important purchase ask friends and family for advice. See what type of blender they have and what they like and dislike about it. Additionally, check the reviews in amazon.co.uk and which.co.uk. This site is particular useful because they test a diverse range of blenders and rate their performance taking into consideration a relevant number of factors
A Great Smoothie Recipe
Remember, consuming healthy smoothies on a regular basis is whats really important, not the blender on your counter top.
This is a simple a great recipe that you eat as healthy breakfast or afternoon snack. Go and test your blender right now
2 cup Baby spinach
2 Ripe bananas, frozen
1/2 cup Blueberries
1/4 cup Water
1/2 teaspoon of chia
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
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