Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I dropped my blender last week and am in dire need of a replacement. Is there a paleo-approved frontrunner? I'm thinking I'll get a hand/stick one (like the kitchenaid immersion) for small stuff, mayo, and baby food but I really need a regular one as well. Smoothies are a favorite so something that does well with ice please.

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Eric · Answer 1 · 2011-06-20 14:56:20Z UTC

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I have the vitamix and it worls great.

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Vitamix was the first thing that came to mind. Worth the $$, no question? – robust_ly Jun 20 2011 at 15:02

It tackles every job very easily. – Eric Jun 20 2011 at 15:28

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My roommate has one and it's excellent. I was dying for ice cream last night and whipped up two frozen bananas and an ounce of cream (I do dairy, but don't usually eat fruit) and it came out like soft serve ice cream. I chopped up some walnuts on top and and an ounce of 92 percent dark chocolate, and it was better than Ben and Jerry's chunky monkey ice cream. And when you don't regularly eat fruit...wow, that was an amazing treat! Anyway, just wanted to say that it does a great job with ice, frozen fruit, etc. I use it to make salad dressing and chimmichurri sauce. – Suzanna Jun 20 2011 at 15:45

+1 The Vitamix is an expensive toy, but worth every penny IMO. – Kimmie Jun 20 2011 at 15:46

Damn all of you... I've been wanting a Vitamix for so long but can't afford it. I'll be getting one soon!!!! – Primal Toad Jun 20 2011 at 16:44

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RaspberryCoconut · Answer 2 · 2011-06-20 14:56:30Z UTC

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I've gone through big blenders, magic bullets, etc. This $14 Hamilton Beach blender is my current one and all time favorite. Does mayo and crushes ice better than the most expensive one I've had.

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Interesting! Can't beat $14! – robust_ly Jun 20 2011 at 15:03

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I use this exact blender for every single smoothie I make. I've been using it almost daily for over a year :) – Primal Toad Jun 20 2011 at 16:45

For $14, who cares if it breaks? – Dave S. Jun 20 2011 at 16:57

These are actually very good little blenders....I've had about 6 or 7 of them, in combination with my (one) VitaMix. Now that's not to say that they are terribly inferior - I consider them just....different. They are good for when you don't want a large quantity of smoothie, and if you don't want it as stiff as soft-serve ice cream. It really does do a great job of blending ice, but it's just note quite stout enough for heavy-duty blending. – GHarkness Jun 20 2011 at 19:10

Rock_Paper_Shirley · Answer 3 · 2011-06-20 14:57:42Z UTC

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I absolutely love the stick blender combo made by Kitchenade that comes with the whisk, stick and container. I got it one, in red from Amazon. I noticed they now have one made by Nesco for about half as much, but I'm not sure I'd be happy with a cheapie for something I use quite a bit. It's really powerful, easy to clean, and the blades can be sharpened.

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	That's the one I plan to get! Thanks for the recommendation, I'm looking forward to my new toy! – robust_ly Jun 20 2011 at 15:02
	Ditto the recommendation on this. – UncleLongHair Jun 20 2011 at 17:07

wheelhouse · Answer 4 · 2011-06-20 17:20:48Z UTC

I've got the classic Oster Beehive in red. Looks awesome in my kitchen and does what I need it to do. A Vita mix would be totally badass, but I think about what it does that my current blender doesnt, and I cant think of anything. I'm sure it crushes ice better, but I prefer my NorCal Margaritas on the rocks. :)

themommybug · Answer 5 · 2011-06-20 18:44:29Z UTC

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I'm a green smoothie addict and I love my Bledtec. Use it multiple times a day!

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My Blendtec rocks too! I use it all the time. I got it at Costco, so it came with an extra long warranty. I have had it for 3 years and no problems at all so far. I use it for ice and frozen fruit. Also to make cauliflower rice, pesto, and sauces. The trick with the Blendtec is to blend dry, wet, frozen, separately. Then mix at the end. – Senneth Jun 20 2011 at 21:17

Digby · Answer 6 · 2011-06-20 23:25:01Z UTC

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For power the Vitamix is the best bar none, and a complete 3year warranty. I had an Oster for years, and it worked great too.

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Bill1102inf · Answer 7 · 2011-06-21 19:25:27Z UTC

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Mush your food with dirty fingers like your cavemen ancestors did.

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	I'd like to see that on an infomercial! – Karin Jun 22 2011 at 15:21
	we should do some type of infomerical, want to do one? – Bill1102inf Jun 22 2011 at 18:27
	But, wait. How does one clean the device afterwards. Oh, right. Lick said fingers. – Dorado Galore Nov 1 2011 at 16:42

Ben Nash · Answer 8 · 2011-11-01 16:38:49Z UTC

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Get the NINJA express chop! You can find it at Target for $20. I've made smoothies with it, chopped almonds (pretty much into almond meal), and I also made whipped cream with it in about a minute! I highly recommend it!

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	does the ninja express blend fast enough to make butter/coconut oil and coffee frothy? – Anthony Pierre May 18 2012 at 11:41
	yes it does. I just bought one and its great – Anthony Pierre May 19 2012 at 0:24

Aughra · Answer 9 · 2011-06-20 15:11:07Z UTC

I love my Waring blender. It works really well, it's super minimalist, and has a fun retro style with very little plastic. I also have a, don't laugh, a magic bullet which is great for grinding coffee, making quick shakes to go, etc. The Waring is my powerhouse, the bullet is for everyday stuff.

none · Answer 10 · 2011-06-20 15:32:49Z UTC

I am a kitchen gadget fanatic. I guess it depends on what you blend the most. Do you make sauces, mayo, etc.? Then an immersion blender is great for that. I have a Vitamix to make everything else, from nut butter to real butter to soup. I bought it used on Ebay - still pricey but nowhere near the top $ they are trying to get for those new ones!

Karin · Answer 11 · 2011-06-20 16:39:10Z UTC

Vitamix is great, had one...it blew it's gears (had it for 5 years). We now have just a regular blender by hamilton beach, works just fine, BUT...I have heard MANY good things about that "Ninja" blender thingy...am checking into one of those. I know some people that have one and LOVE it.

JitzGrrl · Answer 12 · 2011-06-20 17:20:25Z UTC

I love my Bamix hand blender...it's not quite as powerful as a full-on vitamix, but much cheaper and no big glass container to mess with. Awesome smoothies, great mayo, makes nut flour...I don't know what i'd do without it!

Here it is on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000VZBVW/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/175-6986915-6039739

Rhonda · Answer 13 · 2011-06-20 17:54:21Z UTC

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Love my immersion blender! Actually gave my regular blender to my daughter moving into her own place next month as I never use it any more.

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TomInTexas · Answer 14 · 2011-06-20 17:55:54Z UTC

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I <3 my Magic Bullet. I use it every day, often times multiple times a day. I don't think I was actually alive before I got it.

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Kathi · Answer 15 · 2011-06-20 18:08:07Z UTC

I second the magic bullet. I would have never bought it but my husband did. He was right. It is so convenient, being able to blend, mix so many things without having to stop and wash out the huge heavy jar. Many little jars. Also a stick blender is a must.

luckylildevil7 · Answer 16 · 2011-06-21 03:09:25Z UTC

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My magic bullet is a life saver I use it every day!

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Lilly · Answer 17 · 2011-10-31 17:11:47Z UTC

You can't beat a vitamix, I love making my green soups in there, but for an immersion blender I use my handy cuisinart it's so easy to grab out of the drawer and I can do so much with it. It's reasonably priced too. Read about it here.

Renee · Answer 18 · 2011-11-01 14:57:17Z UTC

I have a related question. I am really sensitive to ingesting air - one sip of a carbonated drink and I'm instantly uncomfortable. Can't burp properly. Wondering if any of the above brands are less "airy" than others, like they whip less air into whatever's being blended. I'd love to drink smoothies but it's the air that I fear.

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