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Juice, one of today's hottest trends "rediscovers" traditional health benefits

Juice is healthy fast food.

Juice bars and smoothie bars are popping up all over the country and--in this era of too many genetically modified, over-refined, chemical-laden packaged, processed foods, that's good news! Research consistently shows that people who eat the greatest quantity of fruits and vegetables are the most likely to have a long and healthy life. That's why the latest "food pyramid" from the USDA recommends nine servings of fruits and vegetables along with three servings of whole grains as part of a 2,000-calorie day.

Now, those nine servings are a tall order, even for the most disciplined person, but Vita-Mix whole food juice can make "eating" those nine servings a lot easier. Even better, the Vita-Mix makes the nutrients in the fruits and vegetables more "bioavailable."

Bioavailability refers to the difference between the amount of a substance (drug, chemical or nutrient) to which a person is exposed and the actual does of the substance that the body receives. If a nutrient (in a food) is ingested, bioavailability relates to the amount that is absorbed by the intestinal tract.

The concept of bioavailability takes into consideration that certain key nutrients are found in the seeds and skins of fruits and vegetables and they simply cannot be absorbed when food is simply chewed. The Vita-Mix blades pulverize food fiber to rupture the cell walls of these difficult-to-digest parts of whole foods. In turn, up to three times more nutrition is released.

Extracted juice discards the pulp-which is where the nutrients like vitamin A, C and E and the minerals like iron , copper, iodine and magnesium are trapped. What you get with extracted juice is essentially "healthy" sugar-a handful of nutrients and pure fruit sugar. (See the chart provided by FDA-registered Lancaster Labs.)

"The Vita-Mix doesn't throw out the most nutritious part of fruits and vegetables. My knowledge of the healing nutrients and fibers contained in the pulp of fruits and vegetables would never allow me to use any juicer that discards this precious pulp."
John Heinerman, Ph. D.
Author of "Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices"

"Virtually every beauty factor-skin, hair bones and overall vitality-is dramatically affected by what we choose to drink. The Vita-mix machine not only liberates every nutrient trapped within the cell walls of produce, but also liberates me from the prohibitive time, cost and produce storage constraints of my old juicing program."
Kat James
Author and public television host of "The Truth about Beauty";
founder and creator of www.informedbeauty.com and Total Transformation®

More taste-more nutrition-less money!

When you're out and about, grabbing a quick smoothie is a healthy option, but the cost of just 3 or 4 each week can really add up.

Check the chart to see how much you can save by making professional quality whole fruit smoothies or fresh vegetable juices at home in your Vita-Mix machine. Vita-Mix commercial blending equipment is found in many of your favorite places, and you get the same power and dependability when you put a Vita-Mix Super 5200 in your own kitchen.

Vita-Mix Broccoli, Kale and Celery Juice
	Drink to your bones, your eyes and potent protection from disease! Kale may not be the first thing you think of when making a smoothie, but it is definitely one of the best. Dark leafy greens like kale are packed with calcium in a form that is easier for the body to absorb than the calcium found in milk-and that is a bonus for your bones. Broccoli offers an arsenal of protective compounds, but the biggest buzz is about sulforaphane, a compound that stimulates our cells to produce detoxification enzymes that zap cancer-causing chemicals. Both broccoli and carrots are strong on the carotenoids that prevent macular degeneration. The ingredients in this "super juice" combine for a unique flavor, and the Vita-Mix machine blends everything to a smooth, creamy consistency. 2 broccoli florettes 1/2 kale leaf 1/2 (20 g) celery stalk 2 (100 g) small carrots 1/4 (34 g) apple 1/4 cup (60 mL) cold water 1/2 cup (120 mL) ice cubes Directions Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix container in order listed. Secure two-part lid. Select VARIABLE speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 1 minute until smooth. Serve immediately. Nutritional analysis and more
Vita-Mix Citrus Carrot Cocktail
	Refreshing for summer, this is perfect for the whole family and packed with beta-carotene for heart disease and cancer protection and alpha-carotene for keeping LDL cholesterol in the healthy range. 1 cup (240 mL) pineapple with juice 1/2 cup (120 mL) carrots 1/8-inch (3 mm) slice lemon, with peel 1 cup (240 mL) ice cubes Directions Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix container in order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 1 minute or until smooth. Serve immediately. Nutritional analysis and more
Vita-Mix Wheat Grass Smoothie
	The full potential of wheat grass has yet to be fully explored, but medical professionals who recognize the benefits of alternative medicine have found it to be a therapeutic agent in the treatment of diseases ranging from allergies to diabetes. The following table suggests the nutrient content of 100 grams of wheat grass: Vitamin A 23,136 IU Chlorophyll 543mg Iron 34mg Calcium 277mg Vitamin C 51mg Folic Acid 100mcg Source: "Cereal Grass, Nature's Greatest Gift" by Ronald Siebold 1 cup grapes 1/2 cup pineapple 1/2 cup wheat grass 1 cup ice Directions Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix container. Secure two-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10, then flip the switch up to the High Speed setting. Blend on High for 1 minute. Nutritional analysis and more
Vita-Mix Key Lime Kiwi Smoothie
	Kiwi is the star of this smoothie and Vitamin C and fiber are the antioxidant headliners. Fiber is essential for heart health and weight control and there is a long list of health bonuses for Vitamin C, the immune-boosting, bone-protecting, anti-aging, disease preventing super power. 2 (152 g) medium kiwi, peeled 1 (230 g) large ripe pear 1 tablespoon (15 mL) key lime juice or 1/4" slice of lime with peel 2 tablespoons (30 mL) agave nectar or honey 1/4 cup (60 mL) water 1 cup (240 mL) ice Directions Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix container in order listed. Secure two-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve immediately. Nutritional analysis and more