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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After suffering with depression from the age of 16 due to bullying. I always wondered why? Why me? There’s nothing wrong with my life? I started to binge eat and gained 80lb from the age of 16 to 20. It’s only been this year (with the help of following your twitter account) that I realised that my diet could of had an effect on my emotions even before I started to binge. I started to print screen your tweets and put them as my screen saver so whenever I thought about eating something bad for me I’d look at that therefore I have pretty much cut out all starchy carbs (apart from special occasions, thankfully there aren’t many of them) and if I have a sweet treat it’ll be the darkest organic chocolate I can find. I have lost 15lb so far, still lots more to go. I feel so much better making baby steps and I am going to try and buy many raw food recipe books to keep improving. And I hope but this time next year I will be in great health and full of healthy knowledge so I can continue to improve my health.
Fran
I have cut out processed food and eat a LOT more veggies and greens. I no longer crave sugar and I feel great!
I went VEGAN in 2007 and have never looked back. It was the best change I ever did in my LIFE 🙂
I have just recently started a Gluten, Wheat and diary free detox as I have allergies and suffer from eczema if I consume too much dairy….After just 1 week I am feeling alive and bursting with energy, I have increased my green intake, whether it being juice, salad, bite size on the run snacks…wow no more reflux, eczema is disappearing and the whites of my eye’s are becoming brighter
I suffer from arthritis and changing my diet to vegan plus fasting, has really helped me a lot. Never thought that it wood make such a huge difference in my health. Can only recommend this kind of life style to other people.
Start now its never to late 😉
I have PCOS and have cut way back on carbs and processed foods. It’s extremely hard for me to lose weight, but at least I’ve been able to maintain at a decent weight (rather than gain like I had been miserably the past few years). I feel good… and hopefully with even more changes and my new workout routine I’ll be able to lose a few more pounds (and keep them off)!
I’ve made many dietary changes over the years in my quest for optimal health and reversing my chronic conditions. The two that made the biggest impact were without a doubt, eliminating gluten and adding green smoothies to my diet. I’ve never really eaten processed foods and have always eaten a lot of produce, but I wasn’t absorbing the nutrients because I had Celiac’s. After cutting out gluten, I used green smoothies to get more absorbable nutrients back into my body and facilitate the healing process. For the first time in my life, my finger nails grew in white and thick instead of clear and brittle, my hair color became more vibrant, my digestive issues reversed, and I was able to completely reverse my autoimmune thyroid disease (along with some other lifestyle changes). I additionally had to cut out a lot of other delayed allergic reaction foods (some of which would normally be healthy – almonds, some seeds, some fruits), and was also able to completely reverse my asthma and get off all of my medications.
About a year ago, we started drinking fruit smoothies with kale every morning for breakfast. We’ve had a lot less illness over the past year and are trusting we’ll have another good cold/flu season without catching all the bugs again.
I’ve been eating much more from the fresh fruit and vegetable categories. Digestion has improved and overall I just feel better. Also, some nagging health issues have improved.
i just am learning how to live on a juice diet and love it,and cut out everything but vegetables n fruit
Cut my soda consumption by 80-90%… As a result, I have more energy and have lost about 7lbs….
I cut out meat and dairy over a year ago and i have never felt better. My body processes food much better and my allergies have significantly improved.
I’ve been trying to eat healthier, especially after being pregnant/having my baby. I want to set a good example for her.
The changes I’ve made include eating less processed foods, cooking healthier (and with healthier oils, who knew!), no soda, and way less snacking. Also working on making the rest of my life healthier too with exercise and greener cleaning & healing.
I have given up all caffeine drinks, no more sodas or sugary juices!! I now drink seltzer water to satisfy my bubbly cravings!
Love the fact so many things can be made with Vita Mix. Love the soups, during the holidays cut down on prep time.
Eating a pro biotic yoghurt every day is really helping with digestion. Thanks for the chance to win such an AWESOME prize.
I have started eating almost 100% organic GMO free, I feel much better know that I am eliminating chemicals in my body.
When I began my raw food diet some years ago and my knee got better. I recommend people of my age to change the way they eat and feel a whole lot better!!! I am young at 65 yrs!!
Thank you.
I started drinking green smoothies about a year ago. My husband and our kids drink them too!! We have added lots more fresh fruits and veggies to our daily diets.
Since I started reading about healthy eating I have made considerable changes in my diet, started juicing, eating much more plant based foods as well as nuts and seeds. Replaced most dairy with nut milk based products. I feel healthier than ever, and it’s all thanks to choosing the right foods every day. I have been an advocate to the people around me to also make these changes because of how it has changed my life. Happy Holidays to all!
Limiting fried foods has improved my cholesterol.
I gave up gluten & it has definitely helped my psoriasis. Next step will be giving up dairy.
Merry Christmas! Thanks for the chance to win.
In the morning, I put a slice of organic lemon in a mug and pour hot water over it, then let it sit for a few minutes before drinking. My hair feels softer, I have more energy, and am less congested. I like it better than drinking tea!
OK! So the best thing that I have done for my health lately is: TRY EVERYTHING! The first time that I had a green smoothie the thought of putting kale in a blender almost made me sick to my stomach LOL BUT now I can’t get enough…..so I started opening up to new idea’s almond milk….wheat grass……sea weed……and so on. I love eating this way and showing my daughter how delicious it can be to be healthy!
I recently started doing a green smoothie every morning and I feel like it has changed my life! I never ate enough fruits and veggies before and this way I can get them in with no problem! I have more energy, less cravings and feel so much healthier!
I eat raw, as much as possible! I also juice & make smoothies each morning. I would love a vitamix to make my juicing & smoothies easier! I have lost weight, have more energy & I think I look great lol 🙂 I also tell all of my friends & loves ones to do the same, I hope I’m setting a great example for them.
I’m following you & vitamix on twitter now. @politicalblondi
Merry Christmas!!
I try to eat two smoothies a day with my main ‘regular’ meal at lunch, so I am getting lots more fruit and veggies and now have so much energy I don’t need my afternoon naps on the weekend.
This year I’ve added a lot of raw recipes to my life. Many new clean eating foods, and basically reduced chemicals (I had already reduced sugars). But 2 months ago I started drinking green smoothies. With a regular blender these get a bit discouraging simply because you spend so much time trying to get it to blend, and you wind up with froth while you try getting lettuce or banana or whatever to blend so you can add more things.
I gave up wheat, it changed how I feel drastically. I also eat 99% organic and can really feel the difference if I’m out of town or end up eating out, since most restaurants are not organic. It REALLY makes a difference. I don’t get sick nearly as often as I used to.
I have started consuming raw fruit and vegetable along with raw soaked almonds and seeds. I love waking up in the morning and starting my day with whole fruit and green juices thanks to my VITAMIX . I am blessed to have healthy food intake including grassfed meat and no more chips and salsa with preservatives and additives. I love my new life and supporting the farmers market has been one of my favorite things to do since i started this summer!!!!! I love you alll such a nice community 🙂
Sincerely,
Regenerated Albert
I gave up all grains and gluten-free flour replacements. Although I know I am celiac I thought the gluten-free baked goods were still okay to be on my plate but I felt sluggish and bloated still after eating them. So I have given up stocking it at home and baking at home. Occasionally when I get a craving I will travel to a bakery that specializes in gluten-free goods and splurge, but that is definitely a rare occasion now!
I’ve started taking in more greens and fruits and I feel way more energized and healthier.
I don’t have health insurance so I’ve never been officially diagnosed with anything but for almost a year and half I was in pain almost daily (uterus and one of my ovaries). I can honestly say, adding sprouts and other live and raw foods along with green smoothies and juices to my life and daily nutrition completely changed my life. They also changed my son’s life, now 4. He used to be “asthmatic” and on 2 allergy medicines, 2 steroids, constant antibiotics, and a fungicide that countered a reaction to the steroids (this all for a 2 year old!). I took charge of his health by changing his diet with conviction, I gave him green smoothies every day twice a day, added super foods and live foods, along with topical uses of essentials oils and a total change the detergents and products I used in our home and skin. He is asthma free and PHARMA free now 2 years.
As a low income, single mother, this has been such a major victory for me. I researched information and put a plan into action, even when my environment and culture were less than supportive.
But, now, my son is proof as am I.
I am thankful for tweeters and leaders like Jennifer. I actually have her sprouts bags and the peeler and tell everyone about them. I think they are the most economically accessible tools EVER and they are just fantastic.
This would be an awesome giveaway for my son and I but, also for anyone else who wins it so, good luck everyone.
Namaste!
I started having a green smoothie every day 4 months ago and I felt so much better, my digestion changed, my skin is getting better from rosacea, I don´t feel swollen any more. But most of all I have learned to believe in myself! To believe that I can do a change in my life, in my health, in my mind. That feeling better and happy helps the ones around me feel better and happier too. That you can do small changes to reach your dream!! Thanks Jen for helping me in this journey and thanks for this opportunity to win a Vitamix! Good luck to everyone.
I have drastically reduced my sugar intake, and I realize that my energy has really increased. I am a classic sugar addict, and I’m better off not touching it at all!
Over the last year or so, I have reduced or nearly eliminated all processed foods from my diet. This effort started as a way to try to identify issues I was having with recurring upper respiratory issues thought to be caused by food allergies. However, one month into my nutrition change, I learned that I actually had a chronic lung disease. Specifically, my lungs were scarred after having swine flu back in 2009, and as a result I have a restrictive lung disorder. When I met with my lung specialist for the first time, I told him my goal was to get off of (or significantly reduce) the many medications he was putting me on so I could breathe. As well, as an avid marathon racewalker, I told him I wanted to increase my race participation in half-marathons while decreasing my pace per mile time. Since my initial diagnosis in August 2011, I have lost about 20 lbs; decreased my average pace per mile time from 19:30 to 17:05 (my goal is 15:30); decreased or eliminated some of the asthma/breathing meds prescribed; and I have finished 5 more half marathons (for a total of 18 now). As fate would have it, I was laid off from my job (effective 11/30/12). I’ve lost my health benefits (temporarily) but I know that I can manage my health effectively through nutrition and exercise. I’m hopeful that I will win, but wish everyone the best of luck! (PS – Twitter handle is @theliterati)
My children love fresh almond milk.
I have started added fermented foods to my diet regular basis and notice a huge difference in energy, digestion and overall wellness. I have been fermenting vegetables, fruits, drinks…everything!!
I have changed over to organic produce and milk. I feel like this is helping me and my family stay away from unnecessary pesticides and hormones. Hopefully this will help our overall health in the long term.
I do 45 minutes on the elliptical four times a week, I have cut out empty carbs, and eat lean meat. I have loss 75 lbs and counting I would love to own a VITAMIX to make green smoothies!
I’ve added more fresh fruits and veggies to my diet
I’ve stopped eating dairy that does not note the absence of hormones. I’ve noticed I have clearer skin and am less irritable!
I switched to eating nearly all organic foods. I feel better knowing that I’m not eating pesticides on a regular basis! I don’t have as many stomach problems and I don’t get food poisoning as often, since I tend to eat more locally grown foods from smaller farmers (and thus avoid the distribution problems the larger food manufacturers have).
In April, I went plant-based. I lost a total of 91lbs. I am now able to walk without the use of forearm crutches or a cane. I have about 25lbs to go to reach a normal weight. I never had too much an issue with blood pressure or cholesterol and those numbers came down to a much better range. Cholesterol is well under 150 now from 178. I may have been considered pre-diabetic with an a1c of 6.1 and am now 5.2
I would love to have a Vitamix! It would help me with meal options, add a little excitement to foods! I have gluten intolerance and I am a raw vegan in the summer exclusively! But in the winter, with -30 below weather in canada I eat some cooked vegan foods, having a Vitamix would mean I could make warm raw soups! Good luck everyone! Vitamix you are gonna make some lucky winners Christmas fanatastic!! X0X0
Eating at home more often and eating out a lot less makes me feel better about myself. When I do eat out, I’m very picky about where I go and what I order. Making better choices all around for a healthier heart and teaching my children the same. I have not lost any weight but my taste buds and “eyes” have changed. Fast food makes me cringe now…..
I greatly reduced the amount of refined sugar, dairy, and flour (of any kind) in my diet and started making smoothies and raw desserts in my vitamix. Within a few months I was a new person! No medications (got rid of 5 of them), and no need for antidepressants, after 10 straight years on them. Hurray!
I went to no processed foods and said goodbye to headaches!!!! I have shared with friends and families with organic being helpful and have friends who share amazing stories of getting off medications that doctors cant explain! Im so thankful for this opportunity and hope to win to help my family become more healthy now that we are gluten free! Thanks again.
Last year I started raw food diet. It was very good my thinking was crystal clear. Unfortunately I stopped it because I have to learn more about this diet, but I will start it again soon. I don’t eat meat and wheat I have more energy than ever before.
Juicing everyday sometimes multiple times has dramatically changed my life. Energy is always high, skin looks great, digestion is perfect, no colds or allergies since I started about 2 years ago. – “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”
Here’s my favorite combo, I call it my Elixir of Life™:
cucumber
half a head of celery
three apples
one orange
a green bell pepper
half a head of red cabbage
3-4 carrots
Two stocks of broccoli
one tomato.
Love what you do Jennifer, found you on YouTube a year or so ago? Will follow you via my VocoDesigns twitter account. Much love.