Best Affordable Blender

buffalorising

I have a Black & Decker which worked fine until I became raw. It really has a hard time with my green smoothies. I can’t afford the Vita Mix, but want something under $100 that will work hard (is it asking to much to have it make hummus, too?) and is preferably glass.

jayybee30

http://www.ultimate-weight-products.com/page/UN…

Here’s a link to a side-by-side comparison of the Blendtec, Vitamix and Jack Lalanne

Ventri

I use the Oster classic beehive blender and so far it’s been great. I only do green smoothies in it, no nuts. I do Kale, Chard, Dandelion, all sorts of greens with fruits etc. 4 months, no problems. I do not use a juicer, I hate to loss all the good fiber and bulk parts of the fruits and vegies. (But yes, if want pure juice a blender will not cut it, you will need both items.)

bicyclegoddess

I also use the Oster classic beehive blender without any problems. I think smoothies are better than juice anyway, then you get your fiber! :)

whonoswho

Healthmaster 100s have some refurbished units if you call their customer support which is for 79 dollars and come with a longer warrenty 3 years on everything and 100 on motor, then they give with new ones which is 100 on motor and 60 days on everythin else. I heard a weakness is their jar? (leaking) it looks alot like a Vitamix and I was wondering if their jars might interchange, that woul be cool.

mandelicious

i have the cuisinart blender/food processor. i admit it won’t pass the “kale litmus test” (i tried yesterday and chunky grossness ensued) but mostly it works great. but it makes a fine spinach smoothie. see link below:

http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=...

also, people make juice with their blenders by just straining the smoothie through a nut milk bag. check out http://www.juicefeasting.com for more info on that.