Vitamix and Health - my review

I know many of you have come to expect a writing lesson on Fridays (and I do hope they've been helpful!), and though I have other topics I could discuss in that regard, and I truly do love to help other writers, this blog's main focus surrounds these themes

• Bringing God glory
• Encouraging the Saints
• Christianity and Culture
• News about my books!
• History
• Bringing your attention to other great books and products
• Tall ships and pirates!

 So, I've decided to change Friday's format to what I'll call Funky Friday.  Which basically means anything goes! It will be a time for me to just blab about anything in particular that's been on my mind during the week, which could be anything from the state of our world, the coming apocalypse, politics, new products I've bought and loved, a book review and recommendation (with a giveaway sometimes!), how my organic garden is coming along (I know you're dying to know), and of course any book news I have regarding my own books.

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I also want to make it a time when you can ask me anything. In fact, if you're too shy to leave a comment, you may email your questions to marylu_tyndall@yahoo.com and I'd be happy to answer them here on Friday. Or if you simply have some comment or something to say, you can email that to me as well.

For those of you non-shy people (And you know who you are), I'd like to hear from you, so please pour your hearts out to me and let's have a Friday chat!

Before we get to today's blabbing, I'd like to announce that June will be Veil of Pearls Month !  Yes, you heard it here first. Every Friday in June, I'll be posting something about my new release, Veil of Pearls.. things like an indepth look at the characters, a video trailer, a you-guess-what-the-character-says-next contest, and other surprises. All you have to do is leave a comment and your name will be entered to receive a free, signed copy of the book!

Topic of the week: My New Vitamix!

Some of you may remember that I'm on a quest to lose ten pounds before July when hubby and I are going to a Sandals resort in Jamaica!  Well, so far I've lost 4 pounds. Doesn't sound like a lot, I know. But hey, I'm only 5'1" and over 50, so give me a break!  In addition to my weight loss, I'm trying to become super healthy. Everything I read on the topic leads me to believe that my diet should consist of a bunch of organic fruits and veggies, whole grains, limited lean meats and chicken, less sugar and more exercise.

So I bought a Vitamix! My husband call it my Woman's Power Tool.     It's a glorified, awesome blender that doesn't just blend, it does so much more!  You know how some people have juicers that extract juice from veggies and fruit? Well, the Vitamix actually takes the whole fruit and veggies and grinds them up so small that you can make a smoothie out of them, using the whole fruit and not just the juice. So, it's SUPER good for you.

Here you see me about to make my smoothie. I put into the Vitamix
1 Orange
Frozen strawberries and blueberries
1/2 Zukinni
Kale
Grapes
Spinach
1/2 Banana
1 cup of coconut milk
1/2 cup Kefir 

I usually also add an apple and some broccoli. Actually, you can put anything you want in it

Here's the result.  It's a delicious smoothie that really fills me up and lasts all day.  Plus, I'm getting all those nutrients from all the fresh organic fruits and veggies! (I mean, who wants to eat all that stuff raw?)

I have to tell you that since I've started this, I feel really good!! 
The Vitamix also does other things. It chops veggies for salads, makes salsa, hummus, ice cream, soup, peanut butter, and grinds whole grain then kneads dough to make bread.. 

The only trouble is, it is expensive. But it comes with a 7 year warranty and I can tell you, it's top quality.  If you are considering becoming healthier and eating right, this is the way to go.. and it is worth saving your pennies for. (And no, I'm not being paid by Vitamix to say any of this) :-)


Have a great weekend!!!