Basic Information on Blenders

Everyone who has ever used a blender knows exactly how useful and powerful this kitchen tool is. If you think blenders are reserved for fitness fanatics, you’re terribly wrong; it’s recommended to people of all shapes and sizes.  When it comes to the price, it’s possible to spend as little as $30 on a new blender, but also well over $600. Although paying more usually means more versatility and better results, some bargain blenders such as Ninja Professional Blender BL660 will surely exceed your expectations. Let me tell you why I love this wonderful kitchen tools so much and share some tips on choosing the best one to meet your own needs!

Frankly, I’m not a morning person and that’s the reason why I used to skip the breakfast. Even if you’re completely careless about your health and physical appearance, you know that skipping any meal, especially breakfast, is not very good idea. So, how did blender help me? It helps me prepare a healthy breakfast in a few minutes. Instead of eating a carb-loaded donut or pretzel, I usually toss some oatmeal, whey protein and frozen fruit into my blender. This breakfast takes (max) five minutes to make, it’s loaded with nutrients and delicious and I can drink it on my way to work. This goes for post-workout shakes, too, especially if you want to enhance the muscle rebuilding process.

Now, people who are interested in whipping up the morning smoothie should look for different blender models than some whole-fruit jucing fanatics. In general, there are four main types of blenders: immersion, personal, conventional and high performance. An immersion blender is something like a complement to a countertop blender rather than its replacement; it’s used to, for example, simmer vegetables in a pot. Personal blenders such as above mentioned Ninja Professional Blender BL 660 (http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-BL660-Professional-Blender/dp/B00939FV8K) are relatively new products, created for people who like to take their healthy breakfast, smoothies and power shakes on the go (check out this video review). Nevertheless, a personal blender is not for hard-core blending, but neither are the conventional blenders. If you want to make a silky smooth smoothie or a whole-fruit juice in a flash, you should opt for high-performance blenders. They do come at a cost, but some models can even crank out hot soup.