The Blender- A Runnersbest Kitchen Friend

I have been using a blender for a couple of years as a regular tool in my vegetarian kitchen.

I make smoothies, mix dressings and sauces. As a Vegan athlete I have found it to be extremely valuable in making smoothies for post-workout refueling and recovery as well as daily consumption of greens, veggies and fruit.

To eat the amount of greens I can blend( 1 pound plus) and drink would take me- with a human mouth- 60-90 minutes. I can make a smoothie( with some good water) and drink in 10-30 minutes.
I can add a veggie protein powder (hemp is a current fave) to a celery, grapefruit,banana, frozen berry, soy yogurt and water smoothie and have a great carb , electrolyte and protein recovery drink for after a workout and my belly has an easy time digesting and extra blood can go to the recently used and abused muscles.

I recently bought a blender from Blendtec , http://www.blendtec.com/Blenders.aspx and love it. I had worn out 2 smaller blenders in the last year and the Blendtec blade and motor (3hp) were appealing in the speed potential. And I have not been disappointed.

I can blend a pound of kale or other heavy green in a few minutes compared to the 15 minutes in the past. I can have the smoothie in a cup and bottle ( for consuming during the day) and the blender clean in 15 minutes total.