Do high-end blenders destroy nutrients?

[crystalmoon]

Hi I will need to save up for along time for a blendtec or vita-mix...I chose to get an excaliber dehydrator first, probably shouldnt have now i realise how important green smoothies are....anyway to get to the point...
Is it worth trying to make GS in a standard cheapo blender? Could I juice the ingredients first then re add the pulp & blend?
I know the vitamix breaks down the greens extra well so all the nutrients can be utilised, is there another metod to achieve same result?

[Stina]

Hi I will need to save up for along time for a blendtec or vita-mix...I chose to get an excaliber dehydrator first, probably shouldnt have now i realise how important green smoothies are....anyway to get to the point...
Is it worth trying to make GS in a standard cheapo blender? Could I juice the ingredients first then re add the pulp & blend?
I know the vitamix breaks down the greens extra well so all the nutrients can be utilised, is there another metod to achieve same result?

I've successfully made them in low-grade quality blenders, and lots of other people have mentioned it too. I'd cut up the greens into smaller pieces to start with and not cram them in whole like I do with a powerful Vita-mix. The real trick is to chew each mouthful slowly. Do the first-step of digestion yourself. Good question though. Green smoothies have been tremendously healing for me.

[crystalmoon]

Thank you so much Stina for your quick reply & encouraging words.
Ive been feeling disheartened cos it seemed like I wouldnt be able to heal/detox/alkalinise (dont know if thats spelt right) myself without an expensive blender. Im a single mum & am on incapacity benefit due to ill health so money is very tight to say the least! And I need the healing 'magic' of green smoothies so I can get back to work.

[EZ rider]

My concern is that these high-end blenders seem to be so powerful that the friction from the blades generate heat so much so that you can make steaming hot soup in several minutes.

I have a vitamix and unless I am making a warm soup I always put in plenty of good quality ice and I don't run it any longer then is necessary to get the job done.

[Rubyred]

Hi I will need to save up for along time for a blendtec or vita-mix...I chose to get an excaliber dehydrator first, probably shouldnt have now i realise how important green smoothies are....anyway to get to the point...
Is it worth trying to make GS in a standard cheapo blender? Could I juice the ingredients first then re add the pulp & blend?
I know the vitamix breaks down the greens extra well so all the nutrients can be utilised, is there another metod to achieve same result?

There are several people who have said they use a standard blender. It just takes a lot longer. You will probably just wear it out faster than you normally would.

Also, you might try cutting your greens into small pieces with kitchen shears and then throw it in your blender, and then use lots of ice to keep it cool enough. Maybe add water, ice, greens and blend, then add whatever fruit you might want. I think the juicers do break down the greens (Anyone know for sure?)but, you don't get all the fiber.

Save for a blender. :) They are terrific for making raw foods. I make all kinds of smoothies, and other things in mine. Who knows, maybe you could get a used older model off Ebay for a really good price. I once bought a used, older model Palm Pilot for around $100.00. SOunds expensive but it was originally around $500.00, plus the seller threw in a few expensive extras. I would have paid around $700.00 for everything new, but who cares that it was a used older model. It was still in great condition. I got the great price because he wanted to upgrade - same could happen for for you.

[crystalmoon]

Hi Rubyred thats a great idea, thanks. I will check out ebay & amazon for used ones. Our charity shops in the UK (thrift stores?) arent allowed to sell electrical goods anymore so second hand kitchen stuff is hard to come by.
Ive got one very cheap blender & one thats abit better so they can keep me going for now...til i burn them out LOL
Think I will also put some wanted ads in local free papers & in shop windows.