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I need a blender a food processor, any suggestions?

LibbyLibby
in Food Preparation

I’m pretty new to going raw and I need to update my blender. I’ve read alot about the vitamix but I am concerned about the high speed heating my food past healthy temperature.

Also do I need a food processor also?

Thanks for any help you can give me, Libby

Comments

  • MammaCassaMammaCassa

    I have a vitamix and it is well worth the cost. I use it several times a day. You can use it for so much more than a regular blender because it is so powerful. Typically, it blends things in less than 20 seconds and doesn’t warm it at all. The only time it heats stuff is if I put nuts in it with very little liquid, or something quite thick, even then, it has never gotten near 105 degrees.

    For a food processor, I would say cuisinart as an investment. Hamilton Beach is only $30 though and it is the best until you can get a cuisinart.

  • cskinnercskinner

    I have a cuisinart combo food processor and blender all in one and I am thrilled. It’s very loud though – almost too powerful. I think I paid about $70 for it.

  • janetfijanetfi

    The chefs at Chaco Canyon Cafe in Seattle teach classes now and then, and they always say in class, “You can deal with a crappy blender, but you simply have to have a high quality food processor.” I went the opposite way (Vitamix and a cheap processor), and I have to say, I’m totally frustrated with how poorly my processor works. It affects me wayyy more than a poor blender would. The Vitamix is powerful and will last a long time, but if you only have limited resources, I’d say go for the expensive processor. If you have a Costco near you, you can save a bunch on a good quality processor.

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