How to Justify Buying a $400 (High-Powered) Blender
Most people assume that all blenders are the same. The truth of the matter is each blender on the market has its own unique set of benefits. Some are easier to clean, some have more horsepower, some are short, and some are tall … therefore it’s import to read the best blender reviews before making a purchase. While a $400 blender might seem like an expensive waste of money when there are cheaper options, overall it could very well provide you with a number of benefits that can help to improve your health and get you some of the results you are looking for.
One of the first things to consider when looking over the brands available, … is it trusted by the consumer? Just because a blender is expensive, doesn’t mean it is good. Find out what actual buyers are saying on sites such as amazon and facebook. Take a note of the brands that do make an impact on how they prepare meals. You will quickly find the two well-known brands that deliver excellent products and great customer service after the sale are Vitamix and Blendtec. Both of these blenders make it easy to eat more raw or whole foods and try different recipes that are just not the same without a high powered blender.
A review of websites, such as Amazon, reflects the exceptional experience that users have with these products. With an array of 5 star reviews and strong recommendations, you will find these blenders have proven to be very effective choices for someone who wants to prepare healthy smoothies and raw soups at home, among many other options.
Something to keep in mind when you shell out $400 is it will likely be the last blender you buy for at least the next seven years (which is how long the warranty lasts). While cheaper choices are going to break down over time with frequent use, the quality and design of Vitamix or Blendtec blenders are going to ensure they last for years.
Be sure you understand a blender in general has several parts that will need to hold up over time. The following are things you should verify in a blender to ensure you are not shelling out money in a product that is going to break down over time.
Vital Parts of a Blender
Some people will look for glass jars. However, these glass jars break. Plastic in turn can be too cheap and break due to temperature fluctuations. To help ensure you have a long lasting jar, choose a blender that uses polycarbonate material.
Stainless steel blades are a common feature of the high end blenders because they provide long blade life and do a great job blending frozen foods, ice, nuts and grains.
Focus on the quality of the motor. Higher horsepower motors are going to provide more power and allow the blender to handle thicker mixtures and more volume without any concerns of damage to the motor.
With these items in mind, you are going to want to take a moment to consider some of the features you would like in a blender. These features are going to help improve the overall durability of the machine, which can result in frequent use which will have a positive impact on your health. If your current blender isn’t capable of handling the demands your are placing on it, then you will want to consider some of the newer models of blenders. Spending $400 on a blender should have the ability to handle all the tasks you give it.
Nutritious Affordable Smoothies
The first thing your blender should be able to do is create nutritious smoothies without problems. These smoothies will use a variety of ingredients and when blended together should appear rich and creamy, rather than gritty and chunky from the ingredients not being processed enough. By creating these smoothies at home you can increase the amount of protein, vitamins, and nutrients you take in and there is no comparison in taste to the expensive store bought smoothies. Hands down, homemade smoothies are better tasting. More importantly, they are going to be healthier for you in the long run and the money you save over a year will quickly help to offset the cost of this blender.
Consider this example of potential savings:
A typical smoothie chain store smoothie is about $5 to $8. If you buy a smoothie on average once per week ( 1/week x 50 weeks/year x $8.00 = $400/year). I don’t know about you, but I can make an awesome smoothie at home for less than $8.00.
If you have a family of four, and you can make a smoothie for $2.00/each.
4/week x 50 weeks/year x $2.00 = $400/year (cost to make the smoothies)
4/week x 50 weeks/year x $8.00 = $1600/year for an annual savings of $800 when you consider you paid $400 for your blender. So after six months your blender and smoothies are free compared to buying them at a local smoothie chain.
Delicious Desserts
Creating delicious desserts is another task your new blender should be able to handle. It is easy to spend a fortune on fruit sorbets and fat free ice cream from stores. While you can continue to head out and spend the money on these desserts, you are going to find how easy it is to make them in a high powered blender at home. For the sorbet, you can blend the fruit and ice together and stick it in the freezer or just blend the frozen fruit with a few added ingredients like vanilla and nutmeg. This will take just a few moments and the results are remarkable. And you are less likely to limit yourself or feel guilty afterwards.
Nut Milks
Nut milks are another product you can produce with a high powered blender. Store-bought milks have been heated to high temperature, which destroys the much needed nutrients, then few vitamins have been added back to the milk making it ‘fortified’. Why not make your own nut milk and provide yourself with the original vitamins and minerals from the nut? This includes everything from almond milk to coconut milk as well. In fact, when it comes to whole food nutrition, you are going to find this blender will help ensure you get the most nutritional value from your foods.
What most people tend to find with this blender is they do end up eating healthier as well. Since it can replace many of the expensive appliances in your kitchen, you can begin to chop your food, make all-natural homemade dishes and avoid prepackaged and processed foods that can be detrimental to your health. As an additional bonus, parents will love the fact that with a high powered blender, they can puree vegetables to the point that they can be hidden in foods and your children will never realize that they are eating healthy as well. This can be done for pennies on the dollar and it will essentially save you money.
With that in mind, you are going to find your family does start to eat healthier. From the baby food you can make from fresh organic vegetables to the smoothies and foods your family loves, there will be no end to the possibilities you can create with some experimentation. Best of all, there is less wasted food, so you are able to take the money you spend on food and make it go further by freezing fruits and veggies before they spoil to blend later. In addition to blending fruits, veggies and nuts, you will have the ability to grind grains for custom flours which can be quite costly from specialty stores.
When you consider the potential savings, healthier meal options, and the added variety possible with a high performance blender in your kitchen, you begin to understand how this unit can pay for itself quickly with frequent use. In return, this saved money is going to offset the price of a $400 blender that you likely will not have to buy again in your lifetime.
Author: April Jones is the author of a blender review site. Make sure to check out the fantastic new and FREE download cookbook pdf at Kitchen Blender Reviews. com, with full color pictures of recipes using a blender to prepare!
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