Enter my FREE Vitamix Blender Giveaway here!
This Beauty of a Blender could be Yours for FREE!
Just in case you don’t know what a Vitamix is, it’s a blender. That means it blends the fiber and the liquid of whatever you put inside. It is not a juicer (a juicer separates the fiber from the liquid, leaving only the liquid for you to drink). A blender is very practical for busy people because it takes a just a few minutes to prepare your creation, is very easy to clean, and with a blender, you get all the nutrients from your food plus you get the fiber too. Most people are simply not eating enough fiber in their daily diet; the result can lead to poor digestion, acid reflux, arthritis, bad skin, weak liver, sluggishness, foul breath and even restless sleep. Getting fiber in your diet is so easy when you simply have 1 healthy smoothie a day. Add superfoods to your smoothie and you can really maximize the power of your foods to get the most fiber, nutrients, minerals and chlorophyll – all valuable tools for healing and all elements needed to make you feel that Healthy Bliss!
The ‘BMW’ of blender motors!
The Vitamix Blender ($449.00 value): What it can do for you
Enter in the Comments below to Win!
- Easy-to-use equipment paired with extreme versatility
- The ability to chop, cream, blend, heat, grind, churn, and more, with a single machine
- Quick and easy self-cleaning with a drop of dish soap and warm water; just run on High for 30 seconds
- 7-year full warranty – Industry’s best
- Ongoing recipe ideas and community support
An Online Iridology Analysis ($99.95 value): What it can do for you
Iridology is the science of the iris, or colored portion, of the eye. The iris is connected to every organ and tissue of the body by way of the brain and central nervous system through the optic nerve. The optic nerve connects to the central nervous system (CNS) which is the main communication link to everything that goes on in the body.
Jennifer Offers Iridology via Skype, Phone or Email
- The skype call is 1-hour in length and is recorded. The video file is sent to you by email after the call.
- Any skype chat is also sent by email after the call so you have all records of any scientific terms discussed.
- Follow-up Q&A by email is available for up to 2 months your consultation to ensure you have all knowledge and information needed to achieve your goals.
Green Smoothie DVD and eKit ($69.95 value): What it can do for you
The Green Smoothie DVD and eKit Course
With the DVD, you also receive 3 eBooks. Use the Quick Reference Guide eBook to get started immediately. Read the How to Make Green Smoothies eBook for inspiration and motivation. Experiment with 200 amazing recipes in the Green Smoothie Recipe eBook. You can be making your first Green Smoothie within minutes!
- Green Smoothie DVD by Jennifer Thompson
- How to Make Green Smoothies eBook by Jennifer Thompson
- Green Smoothie Quick Start Guide eBook by Jennifer Thompson
- 200 Green Smoothie Recipes for Your Health & Well-Being eBook by Jennifer Thompson
- How to Sprout and How to Make Nut/Seed Milk book by Jennifer Thompson
- Set of 2 Sprout and Nut/Seed Milk Bags (9.5×11″, 100% Cotton)
Sample Smoothie Recipe for the Lucky Vitamix Winner
Here’s a fun recipe to make in a your new Vitamix Blender: Hearty Selenium Boosting High Anti-Oxidant Smoothie! This Smoothie is so fast, easy and yummy! It’s perfect for a cold winter morning or after a workout when you’re really hungry and want something filling!
Now that’s some Healthy Bliss!
– 1 red apple, cut into slices and core
– 1 banana
– 1 large handful of fresh blackberries
– 1/3 cup raw walnuts
– 1 Tbsp. organic tahini (sesame paste)
– 2 Tbsp. ground flax seed
– 1 Tbsp. Fresh organic aloe vera juice
– 1/2 cup filtered water
DIRECTIONS
Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Blackberries are very high in anti-oxidants (for immune system); Tahini is high in calcium (for the bones); Walnuts are high in selenium (for the brain); Aloe vera is great for the skin and digestion. Let your food be your medicine!
How to Sign-Up for the FREE Vitamix Giveaway
All you need to do is this:
1. Follow me (@rawfoodbliss) on twitter
2. Follow Vitamix (@vitamix) on twitter
3. Leave a Comment on this post, answering the following question:
Thanks for entering, and Good Luck!
All entries must be received by 25 December 2012 at 12 midnight USA EST.
The winner will be announced on 26 December, 2012 at 12 noon USA EST.
The winner will receive a FREE Vitamix Blender, a FREE online Iridology Analysis and a FREE Green Smoothie DVD eKit course.
This contest is open up to all entries worldwide. Please note: The winner will receive a blender with whatever voltage is required for their country (either 220v or 110v). Any import duties imposed at delivery (for an international winner outside of USA or EU) are the sole responsibilty of the recipient.
Answer this in the comments below:
Your comment will not appear immediately as all comments are moderated for spam before approval. The winner will be contacted by email, and will also be announced on my Twitter feed and Facebook page on December 26, 2012 at 12 noon USA EST. Thank you!
And the winner is…….
Lois and Earl Stokes of Volcano, Hawaii!!
Congratulations to Lois and here is her entry:
“My husband had a stroke and found out that he was a diabetic one year ago. We have turned his diabetes around (no more insulin shots) and have improved his blood work by limiting processed foods and drinking two green smoothies a day. I as a side benefit have lost 30 pounds and no longer suffer from bowel spasms. Mahalo (Thank You) for this generous offer and for the opportunity to become a winner. Actually I am already a winner because of our lifestyle change.”
Thank you to everyone who entered this amazing contest…I wish I had a free Vitamix to give to all of you…..your stories of healing touched my heart!!
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- Beginner’s Guide to Green Smoothies
- Battle of the Blenders: Which one is best?
- Detox Soup to Make You Feel Awesome Recipe
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- Recipe: Raw Tahini, Garlic and Lemon Salad Dressing or Veggie Dip…and it’s Amazing!
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After going gluten, meat and dairy free, I have more energy and sleep WAY better than I ever have! No more mucous in my sinuses and clear thoughts everyday!
I’m on my 2nd Vitamix. Sold the first one for what I paid for it so I could get the new model. Have used a Vitamix, almost daily, for almost 20 years . . . love it . . . best and most versatile kitchen appliance I own.
It opened up a whole new world of healthy eating options . . . use it for old habit breakfast replacement smoothies, make organic soups, fruit sorbets, have ground wheat berry for whole wheat flour to make healthy breads, salsa, and so much more.
Using my Vitamix was a key move to eat healthier . . . family history of high cholesterol and high blood pressure . . . now they are all normal . . . for the first time in my life!
One of my favorite smoothies: 1 whole orange (peeled), can add 1/2 grapefruit (peeled), 1 whole banana (peeled), 1/8 of a whole fresh pineapple (peeled), 2-3 large strawberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, can add your favorite protein powder, if you choose, 1-1/2 cups ice cubes, 1-2 cups water . . . blend in your Vitamix and then ENJOY!
I buy a large quantity of the strawberries and blueberries when on sale, wash then let them dry, freeze on cookie sheets, then store in zip-lock bags in the freezer . . . always ready to go and don’t spoil . . . love this one!
Whispering Aloha in gratitude and appreciation for healthy living. My husband had a stroke and found out that he was a diabetic one year ago. We have turned his diabetes around (no more insulin shots) and have improved his blood work by limiting processed foods and drinking two green smoothies a day. I as a side benefit have lost 30 pounds and no longer suffer from bowel spasms. Mahalo (Thank You) for this generous offer and for the opportunity to become a winner. Actually I am already a winner because of our lifestyle change.
I am a 56 year old women who just completed running 1000 Km’s in 2102, I have a Vita mix that is 10 years old, I use it every morning for my green drink and after every run for my post run protein drink, if you think that using a Vita mix wont change your life and give you energy…the proof in is the Km’s, I have never felt better and will be running 3 half marathons next year.
The best thing I ever did was make a diet journal and a daily weight loss progress chart/line graph that I kept on the fridge door. So I was constantly reminded of how much and what quality food I consumed every day and how it affected my weight. … It was fascinating and it worked! I’ve added a lot more raw and whole foods to my diet, cut out a lot of junk, and been walking, practicing yoga and learning belly dancing! Since new year’s day 2012, I have lost a total of 42lbs! And I really didn’t change anything too dramatically… just slowly over time, changing small habits here and there… 🙂
I’ve stopped drinking milk. Now only use non-dairy milk. So mostly dairy free now. Cheese is greatly reduced.
Eating plant-strong 80% of the time, too.
I’ve been adding protein supplements to my diet to increase my daily protein intake. When I was pregnant with our daughter, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and had to meet with a dietician, had to workout with my trainer 3 times a week, and with my strict diet and workout routines I was able to maintain my blood sugars without insulin. After our daughter was born I was told that there is a 70% chance that I will develop type 2 diabetes. I took what I learned from my dietician and have monitored my protein to carb intake for 1 year now post pregnancy and feel great! I would love to add a Vitamix and your Green Smoothie recipes to my daily routine. We are trying to expand our family so any extra help to try and avoid Gestational Diabetes again would be great!!! Thanks for a great giveaway to provide a healthier lifestyle 🙂
Ever since I started working at a health store I have been able to get all the information I need to eat healthier. One thing I have done is eating meat that is raised locally and without hormones and antibiotics. Not only does it taste better but my body doesn’t feel like it used to when eating meat from a fast food restaurant. Plus its better for the environment.
I started adding more veggies along with vitamins and minerals to my diet and I’ve noticed that I have no room for junk food which has positively left me feeling with no bloating at all, I was so used to it that it was so unnoticeable to me after many years.
I have several friends that own Vitamix blenders and swear by them, I love to sample the amazing smoothies, raw nut spreads and other wonderful things they make with their amazing Vitamix blenders.
I have slowly been incorporating a better balance of interesting new foods into my family’s diet but I think that having a Vitamix would really help me do this in a (faster) more creative way!
Regularly consuming green smoothies gives me the wellness, energy and vitality to live the life I desire.
Our family has cut out all processed, packaged, boxed, most canned food items. We also eliminated all sugar except raw honey, and dates. It has been life changing, not to mention adding fresh juice in the morning. I am full of energy, my kids are learning why and what not to eat at very young ages. They know when they see a Coke delivery truck that it is icky food and why! (ages 2 and 3)
I want to get healthy in 2013 and stay healthy! I don’t like eating veggies but sure love them in a smoothie and so will my kids!
I have increased the number of raw meals each week in my diet and cut down on my consumption of gluten. Result – flatter tummy, less bloating (and the by-products of bloating!) and better sleep!
I juice some veges once a day for a micro nutrient boost and since I started doing that about 3 months ago I have more energy and my skin seems clearer and younger looking
I’ve decided to eat more fruits and vegetables and to include them with each meal. Since that change, I’ve felt a lot more energetic, wake up feeling great and am more productive at work.
About a year ago I went raw. The changes I’ve seen have been AMAZING!! I have so much more energy, I have lost weight, I never get sick. It’s been truly incredible!
have eaten more fruits and veggies by juicing and enjoy healthy ice cream now
A smoothie a day busts the fat away
One of the best inventions and worthy products to come down the pike in a long time . This is an excellent way to get fiber from the foods put into it and also nutrients from the skins of the foods too , where many vitamins are
I have changed my views on eating from boxed and processed foods over to whole, simple eating. My entire little family is benefiting from this small, easy change.
I have started eating only whole foods and I have dropped more than 10 pounds in 4 weeks! Would love to add smoothies with a Vitamix.
I’ve always been fairly healthy. However last November after I gave birth to my first child I weighed in at 200lbs! As soon as I was cleared to exercise post c-section I started a work out routine that I love! In addition, I now eat very clean! I focus on a whole foods/plant-based diet and am in transition to a raw vegan diet. I NEED a Vitamix! It would revolutionize the way I prepare food for my family and I. I’m happy to say that I have lost 65lbs! My husband has also lost weight. The most important thing to me though is the health of my child and I feel so blessed to be able to bring her up with a healthy outlook on food/life! Thanks!
I now try to only buy and eat organic whenever possible. My skin has improved, as has my energy level and immune system.
Green smoothies have greatly improved my health, oh and of course becoming a vegetarian in 2008 was the best thing I ever did
I eliminated artificial sweeteners from my diet. I’ve stopped craving sweets and feel better than ever. Before, I added splenda to everything and drank lots of diet soda.
I have lived kind of healthy all my life, but a few months ago, I have started to do green smoothies in the morning. The most positive thing that came out of it – my 5-year old son loves it! So if I am tired or short on time trying to forego the smoothie-making, he is my conscience, demanding to get his smoothie! “But mommy, we need our liquid health every day!” he says… and so right he is!
I have been eating more chicken and less beef and less pork. The difference in how I feel has surprised me. I feel stronger, less sluggish and have less sugar cravings.
The one major change that I’ve made is to quit smoking. It’s been 7 months now and I’m feeling so much better. Now I want to make healthy vegetable and fruit mixed drinks to be the healthiest I can be.
I started adding more leafy veges to my diet. I always loved fruit but leaves were hard to eat and incorporate in to my diet. Initially I forced myself but now I kind of like them. Most importantly is that when I eat them I feel full, my stools and bowel movements are softer and more regular, and I have lost weight as a result :-}}}}}. Additionally, I have more energy and my skin looks better too. Yeah me!!
Thank you,
Aneta
We have significantly reduced the gluten we eat and it has reduced the bloating and upset tummies we used to get.
removing all wheat, dairy and GMO products from my diet and adding more raw organic foods has changed everything in my life for the positive.
Eating fruits and veggies helped improve my weight loss. I would like to make smoothies in a vitamix.
I’ve kept with my new year resolution now almost a year come January 1, 2013. One positive change I’ve made in my diet is the elimination of wheat in all forms. My aches and pains from osteoarthritis are gone.
I have tried to stick with whole foods – nothing processed, everything natural and wholesome. It truly makes a difference!
I’ve been able to integrate more greens into my diet!
One benefit I get from my vita mix is adding a tablespoon of, (whole), flaxseed too smoothies. Not only does it make for a perfectly thick consistency, the grinding of the whole seed allows for other benefits too.
Of course the seed disappears, but the fresh grind gives beneficial oils and excellence fiber allowing for perfect stools.
this has become beneficial to my health and vibrancy.
Thom Dodds
Thom43210@yahoo.com
Going Vegetarian than Vegan and now incorporating more raw foods into my diet has changed my life dramatically! I’ve lost 110 lbs, reversed my Fatty Liver Disease, and tons of my health issues have melted away 😀
I have been trying to cut way back on processed sugars. So hard, but definitely feel so much better and suffer from less migraines! I have been wanting a vitamix for so long! I know it could help me even more on the track to a healthy lifestyle! Thanks for the opportunity!
I stopped eating red meat & pork years ago. I try not to eat too much fried foods. I really try to eat home cooked meals mostly. I like to know what is in my food. I have started using my VitaMix to make the best green juices. My skin has a glow. I loss a few pounds, I feel healthier!
the one positive change that Ive made in my diet and how has my health improved as a result is by drinking green smoothies. I also exercise 6 days a week.
Hope I win the Vitamix…it would make the green smoothies better!!
Incorporating more veggies into my diet, practicing yoga and eliminating fried foods to help alleviate my asthma are thing that I have been doing to live a fuller life. I have wanted a vitamix forever, I would cherish it forever. 🙂
We as a family decided to eat red meat just once a week! Our cholesterol levels have been dropping !!
This year I have cleansed our home of everything artificial … colors, favors, sweeteners, etc. It has really opened my eyes (and body) to a new path of healthy eating. 2013 is my year to take it a step further and learn & apply more raw food choices and recipes. I am hoping something like the Vitamix will help concoct meals that appeal to my husband and five year old, also. Smoothies will rule our family home!
In our son’s best interest we became a gluten free family in May. Unexpected and amazing side effects are a greater degree of muscle tone and the disappearance of chronic pain in my knee which has been reconstructed and is one injury away from a replacement, there is virtually nothing holding it in place, yet my muscle tone is improving and I enjoy regularly paddle boarding, practicing yoga, bicycling water aerobics (with shoes), pain free.
I can’t wait for my Vitamix blender to arrive. I been making smoothies in a Sunbeam blender, the motor tends to freeze up every now and then. Vitamix will put me in smoothie bliss.
I have recently discovered the awesomeness of juicing after buying myself a little juicer at a second hand store. The amount of lost nutrients in the discarded “pulp” just sickens me! I know that there are lots of health benefits being tossed away that a Vitamix would allow to remain in the juice!
I’ve managed to lose a few pounds with the help of diet, exercise and that juicer…..i’d like to think that with a Vitamix and some great recipes would be an added boost to my get healthier goals….ih, and it would be a GREAT 50th birthday present for me!! 🙂
I’ve cut out dairy. And, eat strictly organic/free range local meat; and as much organic fruits & veggies, as I can. I’m also learning about the alchemic use of herbs and spices- Forgotten magic for the body mind and soul.
I’ve been keeping more fruits and vegetables around the house. I know they’ll spoil if I don’t eat them, and that makes me reach for them first when I want a snack. I also make sure each dinner has a bunch of veggies, even if I’m sneaking them in purees and sauces to fool the rest of my family. Snacking on and eating more veggies keeps me from feeling as lethargic as I used to.
Smoothies made with lots of different healthy fruits and veggies! It is such an amazing way to get a bunch of nutrients in all at once!
Eating more fruit and vegetables in the morning really gives my day a kick start!!