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10 great things you can make in your Health Master

January 27, 2012 in Fruits & Veggies Tips, Health Tipsby Jen

Whether you are a proud new owner or a long time devotee – it’s easy to forget all the great things you can do with Health Master and the new Health Master Elite.

In case you are in need of a few ideas, consider this list of 10 great things you can make in your Health Master:

Soups. From chunky cold gazpacho to creamy, comforting butternut squash soups you can make it! Check out these great warm soups for winter!
Baby food. Save money and be 100% sure of what is going into the food you feed your little loved one. Check out this recipe for pureed sweet potato baby food.
Frozen sorbet. Make a delicious, all-natural sweet-treat right in your own home with recipes like these!
Condiments. If you like to spice things up, use your Health Master to make salsas and pico de Gallo.
Pizza dough. Yes. This thing even makes homemade pizza dough! Learn how to do it here .
Smoothies. Whether you like to enjoy one for it’s tastiness, for health benefits or for both reasons – look no further to whip up your favorite concoction – or this recipe, in no time.
Chop meat. Did you know that you can chop your own meat in the Health Master? Why worry about fillers and additives that your grocer may be adding when you can do it yourself and be 100% sure of what you’re getting.
Dips. Be party perfect and use your Health Master to whip up everything from guacamole to hummus. Healthy, fresh and delicious is just a few ingredients and seconds away.
Pasta toppers. Tomato sauce, pesto, even Alfredo sauce can be whipped up in a flash and without all the mess.
Cocktails! If you like Pina Coladas… or enjoying daiquiris or a frozen margarita – the Health Master delivers.

What are some of your favorite things to make in your Health Master? Do you have a great recipe to share?

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by Kristina

Learn About Our New HealthMaster Elite

January 25, 2012 in Health Master Reviews, HealthMaster Elite Featuresby Kristina

I’m not sure if you’ve all heard about our new HealthMaster Elite. I’m proud to announce we’ve listened to feedback from you and other customers to create an improved and even more efficient model making it even easier to make great tasting nutritious meals for your entire family. I’d like to point out some of the great upgrades and features of the HealthMaster Elite as compared to the other blenders, even the original HealthMaster. We’ve definitely taken the kitchen appliance breakthrough to the next level.

New, Easy-To-Remove Lid with Removable Measuring Cap
The Lid is no pressure fitted to fit on and take off the Pitcher easier than ever but still providing security that it won’t fly off the machine while blending. It can fit on in any direction you place it. The removable cap also serves as a measuring cup to help you measure ingredients precisely for your HealthMaster Elite recipes.

Extra-Large Lid Opening
Want to place a whole apple in your HealthMaster without taking off the Lid. That’s easily done with the extra-large opening in the Lid by simply removing the Cap and dropping in the apple. It allows you to put most whole fruits and vegetables in the Pitcher without having to take off the Lid or while the HealthMaster Elite is running.

Improved BPA-Free Pitcher with New Stainless Steel Serrated Uni-Blade
The new HealthMaster Elite Pitcher is now BPA-Free making it even safer to create meals for your entire family, including baby food. It has also been re-engineered to avoid any accidental leaks or spills. The new uni-blade now features 4 serrated blades to precisely cut and emulsify your ingredients. And the Pitcher still hold 70 ounces, large enough for the entire family.

Easier Overall Assembly
The HealthMaster Elite is now even easier to assemble and disassemble. Now it features on Weight Safety Switch on the Base, which allows the Pitcher to sit in 4 different positions. It also provides safety by not allowing the HealthMaster Elite to turn on without being properly assembled. The Lid also does not need to be locked into place. With the pressure fitted Lid, you can place on any way you want knowing it won’t pop off while blending. No more difficult turning and locking to get your HealthMaster Elite to start.

Quieter, More Efficient Motor
The HealthMaster Elite motor has been engineered to be quieter than the original HealthMaster motor. It also can withstand higher temperatures making it more efficient for you to use every day.

Sleeker, Compact Design… Comfort Grip Handle
The HealthMaster Elite is sleeker and shorter than the original HealthMaster making it easier to fit on your counter. However it still has the same power and Pitcher size as the original HealthMaster. It also feature a Comfort Grip Handle so it’s now easier to hold the Pitcher when pouring soups or handling in any way.

So, What’s The Same?

One-touch digital operation
8 RUN speeds, plus PULSE and ICE buttons
Automatic cook timer
Steam release vent
Built-in thermal reset sensor
Lifetime warranty on motor
Uses centrifugal friction to heat naturally and help retain nutrients, enzymes, vitamins and minerals.

To get started with the HealthMaster Elite, click here.

What are your favorite HealthMaster or HealthMaster Elite features?

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by Kristina

Be Ours On Facebook & Enter to Win A FREE HealthMaster Elite + Recipes

January 19, 2012 in Giveaway/Contest, Holiday Ideas, New Recipesby Kristina

It’s the thought that counts and we are thinking about getting your health on track this Valentine’s Day. One special Facebook Fan will win a free HealthMaster Elite in red and our special edition Sweet Flavors of Love recipe collection. Everything needed to make a special something for that special someone and keep yourself healthy too!

Be ours this Valentine’s Day and let us spoil you in the sweetness of fresh fruits and vegetables. Because we love you.

To enter, click here.

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by Jen

The skinny on popular weight loss programs

January 19, 2012 in Fruits & Veggies Tips, Health Tipsby Jen

Now that we are safely past the holidays and firmly into the new year, you might be considering a new weight loss program to help you get on track.

Here is a closer look at a few of the most popular programs available:

Weight Watchers. In full-dislosure, I’m a bit partial to the Weight Watchers program. It’s the program I personally used to lose more than 90 pounds and it’s a program I still remain connected to, to help maintain the loss. Weight Watchers allows folks to eat regular foods. Every food on the planet gets assigned a point value. A piece of pizza might be 7 points. A cup of oatmeal, 4 points. Folks get assigned a number of points a day based on their current weight. You use your daily points until they are gone. You can earn extra daily points through exercise. Weight Watcher members are responsible for going to the grocery store, shopping and planning their meals. Weight Watchers focuses on eating healthy foods, encouraging exercise and offering support. You can choose to attend weekly Weight Watcher meetings or do the program exclusively on-line. Find out more about Weight Watchers here.
Nutri-System. If you are busy and looking for a program where the bulk of it is done for you, then Nutri-System might be the way to go for you. Nutri-System sends you perfectly portion-controlled meals every 28 days. In your monthly order, you’ll receive main meals and snacks. The program takes into consideration factors like your lifestyle, gender and whether you have diabetes when coming up with your meal plan. Nutri-System has an online community and tools available to help support your goals. Learn more about Nutri-System here.
Jenny Craig. Jenny Craig is similar to Nutri-System as it sends you your pre-ordered food every month. However, in addition to on-line support, there are Jenny Craig walk-in centers and on-line consultants always available. This is great for those who like the ease of pre-packaged foods but may need a little more in the way of support from others. Jenny Craig also offers three different programs to best support your needs. Find out more about Jenny Craig here.

There are also diets like The Sonoma Diet, South Beach Diet and Atkins Diet. Each of these programs challenge dieters to restrict certain foods and change their entire approach to eating. They all work in different ways during different ‘phases’ of your weight loss. While you’ll be able to find online forums of other folks who use these plans, there are no formal weight loss centers to attend. Each of these diets have website and books available.

Remember that your HealthMaster can be a great tool in any of your weight loss efforts. There are a ton of healthy, delicious and low calorie recipes right at your fingertips!

Don’t forget to speak to your doctor when it comes to figuring out the best weight loss plan for you.

Share with me what has worked for you? What hasn’t worked? Do you have a favorite low-calorie HealthMaster recipe?

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by Kristina

Warm Soups For Winter

January 13, 2012 in New Recipesby Kristina

It’s soup season! Once the winter chill comes in, there’s nothing better than warming up on the cough with a nice hot bowl of homemade soup. Here are some of our favorite soup recipes made with fresh, in season produce.

Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients:
4 cups butternut squash, cubed
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 large yellow onion, peeled and large dice
2 fresh sage leaves
4 cups chicken or vegetables stock
2 apples, cored
sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a medium sauce pot, sauté garlic and onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add rest of the ingredients and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
2. Add all ingredients into the Pitcher. RUN at speed 8 until creamy.
3. Season with salt and pepper
4. Carefully pour hot soup in a bowl and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: 87 calories, 12 grams carbohydrates, 4.5 grams fat, 1 gram protein, 3 grams fiber; Makes 4 servings

Split Pea Soup
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, peeled and large dice
2 stalks celery, large dice
2 carrots, peeled and large dice
1 bag dry green peas
10 cups water, vegetable or chicken stock
1/4 tsp. cloves, ground
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 bay leaf
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a medium sauce pot, sauté onion, celery, carrots and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add rest of the ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Remove bay leaf.
3. Add all ingredients into the Pitcher. RUN at speed 8 until creamy.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Carefully pour hot soup in a bowl and serve.
Nutrional Information Per Serving: 62 calories, 2 grams protein, 9 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fat, 2.5 grams fiber; Makes 10 servings

Creamless Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
1 leek, cleaned
1 small onion, peeled
3 sprigs thyme, stems removed
4 oz. soft tofu
1 Yukon Gold potato
2 kale leaves
1 bay leaf
8 cups chicken stock
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a medium sauce pot, add all the ingredients, except tofu. Bring to a boil them simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Add all ingredients into the Pitcher. PULSE until creamy.
3. Carefully pour hot soup in a bowl and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: 96 calories, 12 grams protein, 7 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fat, 1 gram fiber; Makes 10 servings

Potato and Leek Soup
Ingredients:
3 Yukon Gold potatoes, cooked
2 leeks, chopped
1 tbsp. grapeseed oil
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 sprig rosemary, stem removed
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a medium sauté pan, sauté leeks and rosemary in grapeseed oil for 5 minutes.
2. Add all ingredient except salt and pepper into the Pitcher. RUN at speed 8 for 8 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Carefully pour hot soup in a bowl and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: 157 Calories, 3 grams protein, 29 grams carbohydrate, 4 grams fat, 3 grams fiber; Makes 4 servings

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by Jen

The benefits of flax seed

January 11, 2012 in Health Tips, Uncategorizedby Jen

My Dollar Store flax seed find

More and more lately, I’ve been hearing all kinds of information about flax seed and why it’s so great but I was still confused. What is it exactly? How do you use it? What’s it good for?

Flax seeds are edible seeds and have a subtly nutty flavor. When they come whole are slightly larger than a sesame seed. Flax seeds are high in omega-3 fat and have a brown shiny coating. Consumers can buy them whole, ground or in oil form. You can find Flax seeds in health food stores, supermarkets and specialty shops. I even found my bag at the Dollar Store!

Flax seeds seems to help prevent a litany of diseases. I was surprised to learn that flax seeds can help to:

Prevent heart disease.
Prevent certain cancers.
Build bone strength.
Help prevent and control high blood pressure.
May help control cholesterol.

Flax seeds are a great source of fiber and even aids in constipation, dry eyes and menopausal symptoms.

Now that I’m sold that I should add them to my diet, the next question was how.

When purchasing whole flax seeds make sure to store them in an airtight container in a dark, dry, cool place so they’ll remain fresh for months.

Pre-ground flax seeds should be purchased vacuum-sealed and will need to be stored in the fridge or freezer to prevent spoilage.

Flax seed oil is much more perishable than olive oil or vegetable oil. It should be purchased refrigerated and stored there as well. Flax seed oil should never be used to cook with.

Flax seeds can be ground in a coffee grinder or even your Health Master. Sprinkle the ground flax seed over cereal, add them to your muffin or bread mix, they are great in a protein shake or smoothies and they add a nice nutty flavor to vegetables.

Some people do experience a little bloating or gas when using flax so start with a small amount, such as one teaspoon, to start and build from there.

More in-depth information can be found here.

Do you use flax seeds? How do you use them? Do you have a favorite recipe to share?

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by Kristina

Winter Produce Guide

January 5, 2012 in Fruits & Veggies Tips, Health Tipsby Kristina

Winter is usually depicted with empty trees and a lack of produce. But there’s not such a lack of produce as most would have you believe. Many of these fruits and vegetables are available all year long but when you get them in the winter, they taste their best and have the best nutritional value for you. So try making some of your HealthMaster meals using these tasty ingredients. Read the rest of this entry →

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Four fast, easy and healthy on-the-go breakfast ideas

January 3, 2012 in Health Tipsby Jen

How many times have you heard the tidbit, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day?”

By starting your day with breakfast you keep your blood sugar levels stable, maintain a healthy metabolic rate, fuel your body with energy and set yourself up against overeating later in the day.

Many of us know this but still have issue getting breakfast in.

Your breakfast doesn’t have to be elaborate or fancy, even a skim milk latte could count as a breakfast. The calcium and protein in the milk is enough to get you going.

Here are some other ideas to help you get this “most important meal of the day,” in quickly and easily:

Say cheese! Cheese and fruit is one of my favorite go-to, on-the-go breakfasts. I keep low fat string cheese in my fridge and I like to pair it with an apple. Both will slip easily in your purse or briefcase. The fruit provides loads of fiber and vitamins and the cheese provides calcium and protein. The little bit of fat in the cheese will help to keep hunger at bay until your next meal.

Getting nutty. On mornings I am planning a workout I like to get in peanut butter. Peanut butter is high in protein, has some fat to keep satisfied, packs fiber and other vitamins. I add about a tablespoon to a whole grain muffin and I’m ready for my morning workout in a hurry.

That’s a good egg. I hard-boil a half dozen of eggs every Sunday. Grabbing a hardboiled egg on the way out the door is an awesome and quick way to get in protein and vitamins like B12. Have an extra 2 minutes to spare? Chop one up and mix with plain non-fat greek yogurt, a little onion, salt/pepper and eat like egg salad on a slice of whole grain toast for a heartier breakfast.

Drink it in. Whip up an awesome smoothie in your Health Master. You could find recipes right on this site. I like to throw a container of fat free greek yogurt, a little 1% milk and some frozen berries in my Health Master for a fast and delicious power smoothie. You could even double the recipe and save one for the next day!

Do you have any favorite breakfasts to go?

Do you have a favorite smoothie recipe that you use your Health Master to make?

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by Jen

Eight easy New Year resolutions that are good for you

December 28, 2011 in Fruits & Veggies Tips, Holiday Ideasby Jen

Time for resolutions

If year after year you set your sights high with New Year resolutions only to be disappointed when you don’t follow through, it may be because you’re making goals that seem too lofty or abstract.

Here are ten healthy and easy New Year resolutions to go for in 2012:

Resolve to eat more fruit and vegetables. Hopefully you own a HealthMaster if you are following this blog. Pull out the recipe book and get to experimenting. The quickest way to improve your health is by making your diet rich in vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants.
Resolve to see your doctor for an annual physical. In fact, pull out your calendar right now and schedule the appointment as soon as you are done reading this.
Resolve to check yourself for skin cancer once a month. It’s very easy to do, takes less than 10 minutes and it’s free! A full run-down on how to do it can be found here.
Resolve to de-clutter your home and donate clothing you don’t wear to charity. Tips on organization can be found here. Studies find that there is a correlation between how messy and cluttered your house is and your mental well-being.
Resolve to do unto others. You can become a big brother or sister, help out at a soup kitchen, do a walk-a-thon to raise money for cancer, grocery shop for an elderly neighbor or a million other things. When you volunteer for a cause and put good out into the universe, it comes back at you ten-fold.
Resolve to do at least ten minutes of some form of exercise a day if you are presently inactive. Sometimes it’s overwhelming to commit to a major program but you can figure out a way to aim for ten minutes. Walk, skip, dance, lift soup cans, do sit ups, play with a kid. Just move. For just ten minutes. Build from there. If you can’t find ten minutes, find five minutes – anything is better than nothing.
Resolve to count your blessings. Take five minute a day to reflect on ten good things in your life. People who live in a state of gratitude tend to have stronger immune systems and an overall better sense of well-being. From the roof over your head to the shoes on your feet – find a way to focus on the positive instead of dwelling on the negative.
Start a new family tradition. Whether your family is ‘blood’ or your family is your closest friends, make an effort this year to connect more. Perhaps you’ll decide on a weekly Sunday dinner, start a bi-monthly board game night or join a bowling league with your closest friends. Forming and maintaining strong bonds with others and interacting is important to your emotional health.

I wish you a safe, happy and healthy New Year.

What are some of your resolution plans for the New Year?

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by Kristina

Winter Cocktails

December 22, 2011 in Holiday Ideas, New Recipesby Kristina

Cocktails are as refreshing in the summer as they are in the winter! This Holiday season, be sure to celebrate with a few great recipes. You can even use your HealthMaster to blend some of these up. Read the rest of this entry →

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10 great things you can make in your Health Master

Learn About Our New HealthMaster Elite

Be Ours On Facebook & Enter to Win A FREE HealthMaster Elite + Recipes

The skinny on popular weight loss programs

10 great things you can make in your Health Master

Learn About Our New HealthMaster Elite

Be Ours On Facebook & Enter to Win A FREE HealthMaster Elite + Recipes

The skinny on popular weight loss programs

Warm Soups For Winter

The benefits of flax seed

Winter Produce Guide

Four fast, easy and healthy on-the-go breakfast ideas

Eight easy New Year resolutions that are good for you

Winter Cocktails

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