anybody own a vitamix substitute?

[CowgirlJane 14,261]

I have been thinking about upping my natural intake of micronutrients by increasing kale, other greens, other veggies etc in some sort of Protein drink concoction. sounds gross, but I cant think of a better way to get all that good stuff without popping supplement pills - i want real foodsources.

Those vitamixes are pricey. I own a magic bullet, not sure how well it cando the job I will test it. Curious if there are others who do this and what type of device is needed.

[gamergirl 4,610]

I have been thinking about upping my natural intake of micronutrients by increasing kale' date=' other greens, other veggies etc in some sort of Protein drink concoction. sounds gross, but I cant think of a better way to get all that good stuff without popping supplement pills - i want real foodsources. Those vitamixes are pricey. I own a magic bullet, not sure how well it cando the job I will test it. Curious if there are others who do this and what type of device is needed.[/quote']

Honestly the vitamix is worth every penny. It pulverizes all the skins, fruits, veggies, seeds, everything. I hesitated for years thinking "it's just a blender!" and now I wish I hadn't. It breaks down all the cell walls and makes the nutrients that much more bio-available. As little as we can eat the more nutrition you can suck up and digest out of your food, the better off you'd be.

Pre-sleeve we had a shake daily for Breakfast. Protein powder mixed frozen berries, ground flax seeds. I has also started doing Green shakes with spinach and kale. So so yummy, not at all gritty, just creamy smooth goodness.

They also have amazing customer service. Ours made a weird sound. They guarantee them for 10 years or something. The customer service lady had us hold the phone up to it and listened to if. Said "ah I better send you a new one!" And by golly she did. Just like that! It was amazing.

I didn't answer your question but if you do get a vitamix, you'll enjoy it.

[Megabuck886 62]

I had a blender and a mini processor at home before surgery, as well as these single drink serve blender bottles too-- none of them had the power I really wanted so I was in a similar situation... Looking for a vitamix or something comparable. My friend has a vitamix and SWEARS by it. I wanted something more versatile, so I ended up buying the Ninja® MEGA Kitchen System 1500, which has just about (if not the same) amount of power as the vitamix, and does so much more! It is AWESOME! and less than half the price, if you buy at bed bath beyond you can use a 20%off coupon too! I bought it in store but you can buy it here, https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/bedbathbeyond/product/detail.do?itemId=40517957 or on Amazon, or other places online. It is incredible- I completely recommend you try it- if you hate it return to BBB (they take everything back, no matter condition or length of time), but I don't think you will want to... It's really an amazing system

[gamergirl 4,610]

My son has a magic bullet. It can't do the greens. But the nutribullet I know has great reviews on Amazon for being able to liquefy seeds, greens etc.

[rivergirl 12]

I second the ninja mega if you're looking for a cheaper option. I make a perfectly smooth spinach blueberry Protein smoothie in the individual cup. We picked it up at kohls with a 30% coupon on top of a sale. Favorite thing in my kitchen right now!

[slvrsax 301]

I have a Vitamix and love it! I'm sure it will come in handy post op but honestly, if I know myself I'll probably drink mostly rtd shakes. I also grate carrots, cheese (more cheese crumbles than shreds), chop onions with mine. Truly worth the money. I'd like to make Soup with it after surgery.

[SkinnyScrapper 57]

I had a blender and a mini processor at home before surgery' date=' as well as these single drink serve blender bottles too-- none of them had the power I really wanted so I was in a similar situation... Looking for a vitamix or something comparable. My friend has a vitamix and SWEARS by it. I wanted something more versatile, so I ended up buying the Ninja® MEGA Kitchen System 1500, which has just about (if not the same) amount of power as the vitamix, and does so much more! It is AWESOME! and less than half the price, if you buy at bed bath beyond you can use a 20%off coupon too! I bought it in store but you can buy it here, https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/bedbathbeyond/product/detail.do?itemId=40517957 or on Amazon, or other places online. It is incredible- I completely recommend you try it- if you hate it return to BBB (they take everything back, no matter condition or length of time), but I don't think you will want to... It's really an amazing system [/quote']

What does the ninja do that the Vitamin can't?

[Megabuck886 62]

What does the ninja do that the Vitamin can't?

The mega system lets you make single serve shakes, or use it as either a small or large food processor (different attachments), and it's a large and very powerful blender too! It just has more versatility and options with it- instead of using several different kitchen appliances, you can do it all with the same one!

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Nobody has mentioned clean up, how big a hassle is clean up with the vitamix vs the ninja vs the magic bullet etc.?

[Megabuck886 62]

Nobody has mentioned clean up' date=' how big a hassle is clean up with the vitamix vs the ninja vs the magic bullet etc.?[/quote']

Everything on ninja is dishwasher safe- I have not had any issues (other than if you do decide to hand wash blades, must be careful as they are wicked sharp!!!). Don't know about the others though...

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[Butterthebean 8,146]

Nobody has mentioned clean up' date=' how big a hassle is clean up with the vitamix vs the ninja vs the magic bullet etc.?[/quote']

With the vitamix....you just put in about 1-2 cups of hot Water and a drop of dish washing soap. Put it on high for 20-30 seconds and it's perfectly clean.

[Megabuck886 62]

I think the ninja can be cleaned that way too but haven't tried yet- thanks for the tip, I'll try it next time!!

[Globetrotter 1,340]

What about all the leftover fiberous pulp? If you are juicing all that stuff has to go somewhere ...

[Butterthebean 8,146]

What about all the leftover fiberous pulp? If you are juicing all that stuff has to go somewhere ...

The vitamix doesn't juice. It liquifies. I believe the ninja does the same thing. You drink everything because everything is blended up and nothing is left behind.

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Ooh!! If it (Vitamix) lasts 10 years under warranty, and you use it just about daily, you are paying about a dollar a day to own it, if I have the price correct. Considering how it can be utilized in your life, that's a well spent dollar!