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!!
More on Vitamix:
- Enter my FREE Vitamix Blender Giveaway here!
- Battle of the Blenders: Which one is best?
- Recipe: Banana Softie with Cinnamon Sauce, A Raw Food Vegan ‘Ice-Cream’
- Beginner’s Guide to Green Smoothies
- Recipe: Raw Tahini, Garlic and Lemon Salad Dressing or Veggie Dip…and it’s Amazing!
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I start every day with a green smoothie and I don’t feel complete when I’m not able to have one. It helps aid my digestive issues and has me craving greens at every meal! LOVE IT!!!!
I am drinking more greens and I have noticed a major difference to my energy level and even my moods. I would love to win the Vitamix to make it even easier to “drink” my greens. 🙂
Hey,
I got the ‘system’ completely out of my System and saw the Light*
Everything I eat now is alive, and I have never felt so ALIVE! I know see the beauty in everything 🙂
I cut out all the heavy cream and lard in my diet. Now I feel much better.
Drink more water, smaller portions, GREENS, and more sleep (when possible;).
More energy, better complexion, better digestion, happier!
Sorry but I do crave my frappuccinos! However, with proper blending I have eliminated 80% of the calories and reduced all of the fat to zero.
I’ve been losing a pound a week just drinking frappacinnos made at home!
My wife wants a vitamix in the worst way. I hope I can win the vitamix and make her dreams come true.
Thanks,
Ray
I have regulated my intake of dairy, refined sugar and red meat. This has removed my sluggish morning starts!! I am now full of energy first thing and wake up very naturally.
I love being almost 100% raw (around 70% currently.) Being 25 I feel so much more positive about my life and body and use to be a highly insecure young person who ate mainly cooked foods. I would go through major ups and downs in my mood and my weight when I ate cooked foods. Now being more raw has made me feel more stablized and more in control of my body and moods! Its as though I can feel the raw fruits and vegetables give me a whole sort of energy that I never had from cooked foods. I can only say to people who have not tried being raw to do so, it truly can change your life and in a postive way too!
One positive change I made regarding diet this year, was adding healthy fats back into my diet and not fearing fat. I did some major metabolic damage through physique competitions and realized that what I was doing was NOT healthy. I started adding a tbsp of coconut oil every morning, eating whole organic eggs and taking krill oil and eating lots of avocados and its helped my skin and just my overall health and mental function.
Less refined sugar! I feel more energetic and have less of a sweet tooth.
I have been using a magic bullet for a while to create my own green smoothies but have dreamed to own my own vitamix blender. There is no comparison. I also want to learn more about green smoothies since I have have seen health benefits so far with them
Since becoming vegan seven months ago (eating nearly entirely whole foods with a minimal amount of processed vegan foods), I’ve noticed several positive changes. My skin and scalp are no longer dry and flaky, my complexion is wonderful, and my energy and mood are at an all-time high!
I started incorporating green smoothies into my diet a year ago. From that I went vegetarian and I now eat a mostly raw diet. I have more energy, feel better on a daily basis and greatly decreased the number of headaches and migraines I suffer from.
One major thing I have given up is that High fructose corn syrup. Since I have, I don’t have nearly all those highs and lows energy wise or in my blood sugar levels
Green smoothies – even better when I make a large batch and freeze portions for quick smoothie access onthe go! Sadly our blender broke last month…..
I have been exercising and trying to eat 33% protein, 33% carbs, and 33% fat each day–I find it hard to reach 33% in the protein department, but am working on it–lots of fish. I feel great and have lost 15 lbs in just 2 months.
After moving to West Virginia for college in 2008 my diet and health really suffered. WV is one of the top unhealthiest states in the US and the offerings, especially for a struggling college student, were not the best food choices. I have made an effort in the last year to avoid fast food and greasy biscuits at all costs (taco bell has been especially hard to give up). Now I spend my all-nighters snacking on fruits, veggies and nuts. I feel and look much healthier. I haven’t let any predisposition ruin my health.
As a family we have found that we have increased our intake of Vegetables and Fruits – we eat far more raw foods (with less cooking) – We enjoy the healthful benefits of super foods that we may never have received when consuming processed foods (which we now eat very little of).
We’ve seen the Vita-Mix presentations and have always been amazed by the ease of creating Soups & Sauces and Smoothies & Ice-Cream type treats. It’s amazing what a lifestyle difference 1 Kitchen tool can make!
Enjoying the journey of healthy living 🙂
I have tried to cut out a lot of gluten, which is SOOO hard for me cause I come from a family of bread and pasta lovers!…
I find that if I am strict with that including beer and gluten filled condiments then I experience less puffiness, clearer head, and inflamation in my joints. Its definetly a struggle, but a vitamix would make throwing yummy stuff into one place and having a quick meal so easy!.
I also drink a few cups or herbal or green tea daily and it calms me and gives me extra herbal nutrients and is a nice ritual to have at some point during the day.
Deep breathing and taking time for myself also helps with anxiety and recharges my energy. There’s a few of my tips!
I have two actually :). I started a healthy exercise regimen (P90X) and started having green smoothies for breakfast. I’m 60 lbs lighter than I was and I’ve never felt better!
Once I began the day with a green drink, and or a fresh raw lemon squeezed into cold water, it set the tone for the day. Immediately I feel my alkaline/acid is balanced and my energy is clear and strong. This is only one of many positive changes that have affected my life.
Beside the major shift to becoming vegan, the major change I have made in my diet is to eat and cook food with pleasure. Inspired by my 2-year-old-son, who by the way loves watching me cook and juice, I seek to make each meal a delicious and colorful experience that is not just “energy intake” but a sensory intake as well. I love adding surprise ingredients like a touch of apple or a certain spice or nut crumble to dishes to enliven them and keep us loving what we are eating.
Thank you for this lovely offer and chance to share,
Claudia
Rome, Italy
I eat a plant-based diet, lost 72 pounds in one year, feel GREAT, went through “traditional” cancer treatments this year and am now CANCER-FREE. Just six weeks after I finished chemo and radiation, I was in Reno, Nevada, and bowled in the Women’s National Bowling Tournament and bowled two games in the 200s. I would love to win a Vitamix so I can help someone else in my family fix more nutritious recipes. My old Vitamix was 20 years old and still going strong!
With the start of 2012, I did my first detox that I now do every quarter. It consists of 3 weeks of no gluten, meat, dairy, sugar, processed foods or alcohol with the first week being fruits, veggies and plant-based foods only.
After the first detox/cleanse, my eyes were opened as to how certain foods affect me and my overall well-being. I eat far less meat, dairy and processed foods now and even more veggies and smoothies. The Vitamix would be most useful in getting the most out of my smoothies, allowing me to get more goodness in. I only have an immersion blender! 🙂
I have a green smoothie or fresh juice every morning for breakfast in addition to adding more raw foods to my diet and cutting down (almost out) all processed foods, dairy & meat
I have started drinking smoothies everyday and find it gives me more energy 🙂
Taking B-12 Supplements! : )
What is the one change that I’ve made to my diet, that is POSITIVE and what change to my health has resulted from it?
Well, oddly enough I’ve started casually ingesting Essential Oils such as organic lemon oil, and the state of my lower G.I. health has improved because of it. I won’t get any more graphic than that, sorry (lol) 😉
Green smoothie every morning, trying to incorporate more fruits and veggies into my day with lots of plain water.
Love the green smoothies and my old school Osterizer blender is on it’s last leg. Would love to win the Vitamix blender.
Thanks.
I have type 2 diabetes and was on medication. I’ve made the gym my favorite place to be and I no longer have to take the meds with an 80 lb weight loss to boot. We love green smoothies in the am.
I transitioned from vegetarian to a plant-based diet. Since that change a bit over a year ago, I have lost weight, gotten more energy, cleared up my skin, quieted my often upset belly and gained confidence. I also encouraged my mom to make the switch and she has lost over 50lbs and is getting out more and enjoying life again!
I think before I eat and I am making changes for myself not for anyone else. I am losing weight because I am more conscious of my eating patterns and environment.
When I stopped eating oil, sugar and salt my intense cravings for sweets went away. I have always had difficulty with overeating and these changes made a big difference. I now make my desserts from fruit and they are yummy.
The biggest positive change I have noticed has been from incorporating superfood drinks to my diet like kombucha, blue green algae, hibiscus flower tea…. Eating organic food and avoiding gluten. Also once a month I have been doing a lemon, maple syrup, cayenne pepper fast which is amazing.
I juice vegetables now and my fatigue has improved because I get more whole foods in my diet…I had gastric bypass surgery on Feb. 7, 2011 and eating enough raw foods or any foods for that matter is difficult because of the bulk…so juicing has really improved my nutrient intake…we lost the entire contents of our little house on the NJ shore, because of hurricane Sandy but my juicer survived because it was up high….it’s a little juicer so a new vitamix would give me more fiber plus the juice, it would be a great win and a great moral booster…thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway!
I have added a green juice every day, some days I take a superfood Smoothie that I prepare my self for me and my Family, my energy, thoughts and life perception has changed completely. I am very happy about it.
Hi Jennifer ,
A few month s ago I became vegan and I am working on being raw vegan because I feel happy ,I lost weight and at the end of the day WE ARE WHAT We EAT!
Best wishes and Good Luck!
I undertook an RBTI analysis and found out that I was too acid and not able to properly digest protein and carbs so have changed my diet by eating more greens, cutting out processed foods and cutting down my sugars except for fruit and taking a calcium mix and I am now back in the healing zone. The info I got from the analysis was amazing and this included what I needed to do to change my health – so much so that I am now trained and offering RBTI to my clients. Loving my green smoothies.
I have started juicing and having green smoothies to up my veggie intake. I’ve lost 10 lbs and i feel energized.
using our new Vita Mix for breakfast smoothies, soups, ice cream, and improved diet support
In addition to being an avid runner, my raw food intake has changed my body and health!
Hi Jennifer,
I follow to principles when it comes to my health; ‘you are what you eat’ and more importantly ‘you are HOW you eat’!
This means choosing foods that are as close to nature, organic, unprocessed and made with love. As well as preparing and eating my meals in love and in gratitude.
For me, the way I buy, prepare and eat my meals has radically shifted my relationship with food and with myself, and has helped me to become stronger, more energized, and centered.
Paying attention to what my body feels from the foods I eat has allowed me to slowly rid myself of foods that make me feel unhealthy. I now feel much more energy and happier. It’s definitely helped my depression.
I am plant-based, more and more raw everyday, part-time fruitatarian and feeling better everyday.
My kids are eating more green food and they dont even knowing because they love icecream…whua hahaha!!!!
I have cut out processed foods and eat natural foods now and have meat very occasionally and no dairy. I have a lot of health issues and now that I have changed the foods that I eat I have never felt better. I wish I were a lot wiser years ago about what you put into your body and just maybe I wouldn’t have all these health issues that I have today!!
I always drool over the Vitamix when visiting stores here in Australia. It is on my list of ” must haves” but at a price of $995 here in Oz I am still waiting 🙁 . So when I saw your post – eeekkk so excited for the chance to win one. Yippee !!
I don’t like to label myself as I think we should eat what our bodies tell us we may need. I feel that when you eat a clean diet you don’t crave the crappy foods that have high sugar in them. I eat a plant based diet, I juice and make amazing daily smoothies. My health has improved, I also have more energy and clearer skin. My moods are levelled out and I feel amazing.
Merry Christmas, cheers to your health xx
Cut down on dairy and eat more fresh veggies, feel much better