NutriBullet Review and Giveaway

The Essential Weight Loss Support Group on Facebook is giving out a free 12 piece NutriBullet Blender in its End of Year Contest. So, I just thought I should review the benefits on this blog. When  own box, I was so excited to try it.  

It came with 12 pieces: 

THE EXTRACTOR BLADE

The unique design of the all-new Extractor Blade, when combined with the Magic Bullet exclusive Cyclonic Action, generates the power to break through tough seeds, thick stems and tough skin to access the hidden nutrition inside. The blade is made of stainless steel and never needs sharpening.

THE MILLING BLADE

The Flat Blade is ideal for milling grains, grinding fresh herbs and chopping nuts. The blade is made of stainless steel and never needs sharpening.

THE POWER BASE

The Power Base is the heart of the NUTRIBULLET. Simply plug in the NUTRIBULLET, place the Tall Cup onto the powerful 600 WATT, High-Torque Power Base and press. No buttons to press, no complicated manuals to read. It doesn’t get any easier!

THE TALL CUP

The extra-large Tall Cup is the main cup used for emulsifying and creating the healthy and nutritious life boosting NUTRIBLASTS to add years to your life!

1 SHORT CUP AND 1 HANDLED COMFORT LIP RING

This self-blending Short Cup is perfect for making single serving NUTRIBLASTS. Make and drink right in the same cup! It even comes with a handled Comfort Lip Ring to make drinks easier to hold.

1 HANDLED SHORT CUP AND 1 COMFORT LIP RING

Just like the standard Short Cup, with this Handled Short Cup, you can make and enjoy healthy drinks right in the same cup! It comes with a Comfort Lip Ring to make drinks easier to enjoy.

2 STAY FRESH RESEALABLE LIDS

No plastic wrap or storage containers are needed to keep your drinks fresh. Your NUTRIBULLET comes with two Stay-Fresh, Re-sealable Lids that fit right on to the Short and Tall Cups. Great for taking your NUTRIBLASTS on the go!

1 USER GUIDE AND RECIPE BOOK

The user guide and recipe book is full of delicious and nutritious life boosting recipes that will rejuvenate your body and make you feel better. Plus, it also includes the NUTRIBULLET 6-Week Transformation Plan that will have you feeling YEARS younger in just weeks.

1 POCKET NUTRITIONIST

The "magic" behind the NUTRIBULLET System starts with your handy in-store companion, the "Pocket Nutritionist" which teaches:

• Which foods should be organic
• How to choose a well-rounded weekly menu
• How to select the freshest produce
• Exactly how much produce to buy
• The health benefits associated with the foods you choose
• And more!

What Makes the NutriBullet Different?

David Wolfe, Health and Nutrition expert and bestselling author, endorses the NutriBullet.  Why?  Because, as David would say, “We are not what we eat, we are what we absorb!”  Aside from a very powerful motor, fantastic (patented) extractor blades, and a handy, super-easy cup filling system, the NutriBullet “breaks down and pulverizes the stems, seeds, and skins where most of the essential nutrition lies – unlike what juicers and blenders do… Eating extracted food is great for EVERYONE in any state of health – from top performing athlete to someone suffering from fibromyalgia – because extracted food is virtually predigested, so your body can effortlessly absorb and utilize all of the nutrition that food has to offer. Even when we eat the healthiest foods, like a salad for example, it’s a lot of work for the body to break that salad down to get it ready for absorption into the body. When we prepare extracted foods with the NutriBullet, the foods are consumed in their most absorptive state, so we get the nutrition WITHOUT having to rely on proper chewing, effective stomach acids, digestive enzymes and the like to break down the food. It’s done for us!” (Nutribullet Website)

Good News- A GIVEAWAY!

I am so excited to announce that Essential Weight Loss Support Group will be giving away one FREE 12 piece NutriBullet blender set to one lucky Essential Weight Loss reader! Follow this link to find out how you can win this blender.

Original review first posted here.

Health Benefits of Some Common Herbs (and How to Use Them!)

Herbs, fresh or dried, are an excellent addition to your home cooked dishes. They are great for seasoning and often help to bring out the flavors of other ingredients in your dish. If you are trying to limit your sodium intake, herbs can help increase the flavor without all the added salt. Not only do herbs bring more complexity to your meal, but they also increase the nutritional value! Check out the health benefits of some of our favorite herbs to cook with:

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne is a potent stimulant for the whole body and is especially useful for aiding digestion, normalizing circulation, toning the nervous system and relieving pain and inflammation. It contains a great deal of Vitamin C and beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body and is important to eyesight. Cayenne also contains essential oils which are responsible for stimulating the skin, as well as for the spice's appetizing colour and aroma. Therapeutically, use uncooked cayenne,  either fresh or dried, because it is less irritating than cooked cayenne pepper. It is often blended with other herbs to enhance their medicinal actions. Click here to get one of my favourite chili recipes.

Parsley

This herb is a diuretic that purifies the blood and accelerates the excretion of toxins. It stimulates appetite and aids digestion and metabolism. It can also relieve bloating, stomach cramps and nausea, as well as relive arthritis symptoms. When eaten regularly, it reduces heart rate and lowers blood pressure. If you want to keep your breath fresh, chew on fresh parsley leaves, and for the treatment of kidney stones, brew up some parsley tea. You can also throw in a handful of parsley into your favourite green juice recipe.

Basil

Thanks to its anti-spasmodic properties, basil is used for treating flatulence and stomach upset. It also helps ease tension and induce sleep. Its pungent taste triggers the production of saliva, enabling the body to digest food more effectively. It further aids digestion by increasing appetite and the flow of bile. Basil can also stimulate the cilia in the nose, helping to clear the nasal passages of mucus and disease-causing bacteria. 

Basil wine is a digestive aid. to prepare, follow this simple recipe:

• Steep a small bunch of fresh basil in a bottle of white wine for 24 hours.
• Then strain the wine and refrigerate.
• Drink a 4-oz. (approx. 120 ml) glass after meals.

Ginger

Ginger helps stimulate the heart and circulatory system and has an antibacterial effect. In addition, it promotes appetite and digestion because its spicy components actually activate the flow of saliva and the production of digestive juices. Finally, ginger is well known for its ability to reduce inflammation, promote respiration and help treat colds and coughs. These amazing ginger recipes are a delight anytime!

Oregano

This herb is commonly used both fresh and dry in Italian sauces. It’s rich in antioxidants and has a surprisingly strong antibacterial property. In fact, oregano has been proven to treat the digestive disease giardia better than prescription medications. If you are making pasta for dinner, give this awesome Five Herb Pesto a try for a healthy dose of oregano, or sprinkle dry oregano into tomato sauce as it cooks! 

If you’re trying to decide if you should use fresh versus dry herbs, it’s a good idea to use the same rule of thumb that you may use when buying other produce. Buy what is in season in your area. Like most produce, herbs are available year round, but they can be expensive. When the herb you need isn’t in season, it’s OK to buy it dried instead! 

Dried herbs are general better in sauces and dishes that bake or simmer for a long time because the flavor gets stronger as it cooks. Fresh herbs are great chopped up and added to a dish at the end, or even sprinkled on top of a salad.

What herb do you plan to use in your next dish?