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What Do You Use an Immersion Blender For: 5 Amazing Uses
Do Ninja Blenders Have Glass Pitchers
No, most Ninja blenders do not have glass pitchers, and experts will say there is a good reason. Why Don’t Ninja Blenders Have Glass Pitchers? (here’s a perfect example of a great, strong Ninja Blender-–which isn’t made with fragile glass. It’s what I have used for years) Basically the whole objection to using glass in …
Annie’s Organic Scandal- Phthalates Found In Mac and Cheese
Annie’s Mac and Cheese has recently been in the news for having chemicals known as Phthalates. The concern here is that phthalates are chemicals that have been linked to birth defects, hormone problems, and all other sorts of problems. For people who are really into health, this is not terribly shocking news as Annie’s Organic …
Will A Smoothie Stay Good in The Fridge
Can You Blend Frozen Fruit Without Liquid?
Is Maple Syrup Vegan?
Vegans are rightfully interested in how the food they eat is produced. And Maple Syrup is often times overlooked in the Vegan discussion. A lot of people spend time debating honey (which I won’t do here) but not enough time speaking about Maple Syrup. While some foods appear to be animal friendly (such as cane …
Best Smoothie Places in New York City
Besides LA, NYC probably has the biggest smoothie culture in the country. It’s typical to see people walking down the street everywhere with a smoothie in hand. It’s just part of the culture. You have the business crowd running out for a quick lunch. You have the hipsters with their smoothies. People after work grabbing …
What Is Betaine
Get ready for some complicated jargon. Ok? What exactly is Betaine? Betaine is a TMG otherwise known as a Trimethylglycine. TMG’s are amino acid with three “methyl groups” attached to it. Methyl groups are incredibly important for the production of neurotransmitter such as dopamine serotonin. The reason it’s called betaine is that scientist first discovered …