Comments on: Vita-Mix 5200 – BPA Free Blender http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/ Green and Natural Parenting Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Julie http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-22716 Julie Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:22:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-22716 Can you post your cracker recipe please!?!?  I just want to get the quantities correct and it sounds amazing!  Do you preform the crackers or just roll them out on a paraflex sheet, slice and then dehydrate? Can you post your cracker recipe please!?!?  I just want to get the quantities correct and it sounds amazing!  Do you preform the crackers or just roll them out on a paraflex sheet, slice and then dehydrate?

]]> By: Deadpuppies2 http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-18268 Deadpuppies2 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:11:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-18268 I've had the 5200 for some time now and I love it.  I mostly use it for green smoothies, and the occasional blended ice cream/blended salad.  It is by far the best blender on the market and has reviews to show that.   I’ve had the 5200 for some time now and I love it.  I mostly use it for green smoothies, and the occasional blended ice cream/blended salad.  It is by far the best blender on the market and has reviews to show that.  

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-16898 Tiffany Mon, 23 May 2011 15:27:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-16898 We have both but very rarely use the food processor anymore.  We have both but very rarely use the food processor anymore. 

]]> By: Tanya sharkey http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-16897 Tanya sharkey Mon, 23 May 2011 15:03:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-16897 It sounds like you can forgo a food processor too, would you agree or do you need both? Thank you:-) It sounds like you can forgo a food processor too, would you agree or do you need both? Thank you:-)

]]> By: KU http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-16429 KU Sat, 30 Apr 2011 03:59:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-16429 We have one, have had it for over 10 yrs and it's like new and still going strong.. our favorite drink contains, Pineapple, Banana, Green Grapes, Spinach it is soooooooooooo amazing.. Love your blog, We have one, have had it for over 10 yrs and it’s like new and still going strong.. our favorite drink contains, Pineapple, Banana, Green Grapes, Spinach it is soooooooooooo amazing.. Love your blog,

]]> By: Colleen http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-16405 Colleen Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:42:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-16405 I want one! Great overview ... :) I want one! Great overview … :)

]]> By: Jeremy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-15932 Jeremy Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:05:55 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-15932 Excellent review. We have had a Vitamix for 3 or 4 years now, and I am still raving about how it is the best appliance in the house. I have a great, raw, "green smoothie" recipe. My wife and I have been drinking these every morning since we got the Vitamix. And now my year old daughter is joining in. She has been drinking the "green juice" since 6 months old. Excellent review. We have had a Vitamix for 3 or 4 years now, and I am still raving about how it is the best appliance in the house. I have a great, raw, “green smoothie” recipe. My wife and I have been drinking these every morning since we got the Vitamix. And now my year old daughter is joining in. She has been drinking the “green juice” since 6 months old.

]]> By: Rebekka http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9317 Rebekka Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:56:14 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9317 It is for customer satisfaction. Who wants poisons in their food... It is for customer satisfaction. Who wants poisons in their food…

]]> By: mark black http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9316 mark black Sun, 02 May 2010 19:41:38 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9316 Yes, leave it to someone to take advantage of Costco's generous return policy, intended for customer satisfaction, not cheapskates who are looking to take advantage. Yes, leave it to someone to take advantage of Costco’s generous return policy, intended for customer satisfaction, not cheapskates who are looking to take advantage.

]]> By: Jen http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9315 Jen Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:43:46 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9315 I grew up watching the VitaMix demo at the fair. I knew I wanted one when I got married. My parents got one about a year before I got married and the summer after I got engaged, my dad took me to the fair to get my Vitamix. I saved it until after the wedding perfect in its glorious box. I am such an advocate for this thing! You would not believe how smooth everything can be that you blend. From perfectly smooth hummus, to soups, frozen drinks and smoothies, it is awesome. You can make peanut butter and grind grain. I have used it to grind coffee when I forget to do it at the store. I also made a fine oatmeal powder for my husband to mix in protien drinks because the one he bought was not a fine enough grain. You will not regret buying a Vita-Mix. It is wonderful! I grew up watching the VitaMix demo at the fair. I knew I wanted one when I got married. My parents got one about a year before I got married and the summer after I got engaged, my dad took me to the fair to get my Vitamix. I saved it until after the wedding perfect in its glorious box. I am such an advocate for this thing! You would not believe how smooth everything can be that you blend. From perfectly smooth hummus, to soups, frozen drinks and smoothies, it is awesome. You can make peanut butter and grind grain. I have used it to grind coffee when I forget to do it at the store. I also made a fine oatmeal powder for my husband to mix in protien drinks because the one he bought was not a fine enough grain. You will not regret buying a Vita-Mix. It is wonderful!

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9314 Tiffany Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:53:30 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9314 Enjoy it Lisa! Enjoy it Lisa!

]]> By: Lisa C http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9313 Lisa C Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:42:27 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9313 Thanks, Tiffany. I ordered the VitaMix using your free shipping code. I am very excited and can't wait to make all kinds of goodies. I have a bag or sprouted organic pumpkin seeds waiting to be turned into butter! Thanks, Tiffany. I ordered the VitaMix using your free shipping code. I am very excited and can’t wait to make all kinds of goodies. I have a bag or sprouted organic pumpkin seeds waiting to be turned into butter!

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9312 Tiffany Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:58:49 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9312 Lisa C, I have a Vita-Mix and a juicer and use the Vita-Mix far more. I rarely use the juicer because I like the fiber and pulp in my smoothies. The VM also makes killer rice milk... it pulverizes the rice so well you may not even have to strain. As for the other acessories.. I do not know. I only have the wet container, standard size and it does all I need. I use it for wet and dry stuff. Lisa C, I have a Vita-Mix and a juicer and use the Vita-Mix far more. I rarely use the juicer because I like the fiber and pulp in my smoothies.

The VM also makes killer rice milk… it pulverizes the rice so well you may not even have to strain.

As for the other acessories.. I do not know. I only have the wet container, standard size and it does all I need. I use it for wet and dry stuff.

]]> By: Lisa C http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9311 Lisa C Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:51:19 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9311 Hello, I am thinking of ordering the Vitamix 5200 and have a few questions I thought you might be able to answer. I was deciding between this and a juicer and am leaning towards the Vitamix. Have you made rice milk in it? I know you can make nut milks but we have allergies and I am looking for an easy way to prepare rice milk. Also, it seems that the small container, 32 oz. would be a great accessory without spending $200 more for the deluxe model but it's $119 without a lid! If I ever ordered additional containers, would they all fit at the base? Does the lid for the large container fit on the small one? How long does shipping usually take? Thanks! I enjoy the site. Lisa C Hello, I am thinking of ordering the Vitamix 5200 and have a few questions I thought you might be able to answer.

I was deciding between this and a juicer and am leaning towards the Vitamix. Have you made rice milk in it? I know you can make nut milks but we have allergies and I am looking for an easy way to prepare rice milk.

Also, it seems that the small container, 32 oz. would be a great accessory without spending $200 more for the deluxe model but it’s $119 without a lid! If I ever ordered additional containers, would they all fit at the base? Does the lid for the large container fit on the small one?

How long does shipping usually take?

Thanks! I enjoy the site.

Lisa C

]]> By: Alice http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9310 Alice Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:30:27 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9310 You can get the vitamix on the costco.com website. I actually bought the vitamix XL (around $1800) because it has a HUGE and I mean HUGE container, and has 4 hp and is even more phenomenol. It's actually for business use, which I plan to use it for eventually, but right now, at home, it pulverizes anything. BPA free too. I had to get it online though. But Costco.com is a good way to go for those who can't get it locally. You can get the vitamix on the costco.com website. I actually bought the vitamix XL (around $1800) because it has a HUGE and I mean HUGE container, and has 4 hp and is even more phenomenol. It’s actually for business use, which I plan to use it for eventually, but right now, at home, it pulverizes anything. BPA free too. I had to get it online though. But Costco.com is a good way to go for those who can’t get it locally.

]]> By: jackie, UK http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9309 jackie, UK Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:40:01 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9309 Hi Everyone. I saw a vitamix 5000 at our costco here a couple of moths ago. I was really excited about it, but when I had made up my mind the road show was finished..... I researched on the web, as here like so many people we had never seen the likes of the power before! Thats when i saw the new 5200 model and became aware of the BPA issue.... so disappointed that VM apparently have no plans to introduce the new model over here. so I am looking into the Blendtec ( of 'will it Blend?' fame) which is already here with no BPA's in their container. Sooo disappointed as I love the guarentee that costco offer. and more than a little annoyed ;( that VM appears to be off loading their old stock of the 5000 in Europe. had a look at the Wikipedia info re BPA- makes pretty scarey reading..... Hi Everyone. I saw a vitamix 5000 at our costco here a couple of moths ago. I was really excited about it, but when I had made up my mind the road show was finished…..

I researched on the web, as here like so many people we had never seen the likes of the power before! Thats when i saw the new 5200 model and became aware of the BPA issue…. so disappointed that VM apparently have no plans to introduce the new model over here. so I am looking into the Blendtec ( of ‘will it Blend?’ fame) which is already here with no BPA’s in their container. Sooo disappointed as I love the guarentee that costco offer. and more than a little annoyed ;( that VM appears to be off loading their old stock of the 5000 in Europe. had a look at the Wikipedia info re BPA- makes pretty scarey reading…..

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9308 Tiffany Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:30:57 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9308 DW, well if you are like me you can't wait for your new one and will get it at Costco. If you can wait though that sounds like and awesome deal from buying direct. If you click on the banner on my site... right side... it has an embedded coupon for free shipping. Just FYI. DW, well if you are like me you can’t wait for your new one and will get it at Costco. If you can wait though that sounds like and awesome deal from buying direct. If you click on the banner on my site… right side… it has an embedded coupon for free shipping. Just FYI.

]]> By: DW http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9307 DW Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:56:32 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9307 I can't decide whether to buy a refurbished 5200 from Vitamix for 399 with some freebies (one more year warranty, cutting boards and spatulas OR a smoothie cup) -- free shipping or wait until this weekend and buy it for 350 at Costco After reading and seeing the VM, I've convinced it would be a good investment. Our Oster blender of 20 years (!!!) just bit the dust and we've been smoothie-less for a week :(. Any thoughts? I can’t decide whether to buy a refurbished 5200 from Vitamix for 399 with some freebies (one more year warranty, cutting boards and spatulas OR a smoothie cup) — free shipping
or
wait until this weekend and buy it for 350 at Costco

After reading and seeing the VM, I’ve convinced it would be a good investment. Our Oster blender of 20 years (!!!) just bit the dust and we’ve been smoothie-less for a week :(.

Any thoughts?

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9306 Tiffany Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:50:51 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9306 I think they are both equally loud. Never been a problem for me though. I think they are both equally loud. Never been a problem for me though.

]]> By: YK http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/28/vita-mix-5200-bpa-free-blender/#comment-9305 YK Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:57:39 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1703#comment-9305 Does anyone know how much quieter the 5200 is compared to the 5000? Does anyone know how much quieter the 5200 is compared to the 5000?

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