It's difficult to avoid processed foods with added sugars, modified oils and all other chemicals that we can't pronounce, and most of us don't have the luxury of growing our own food, either because of time or space. If you're stuck purchasing all of your foods and fresh smoothie ingredients from supermarket shelves, read on! Steer through the supermarket aisles and shop like a health pro with these 11 simple tips from Blender Babes! 1. Don’t grocery shop hungry. THIS IS NUMBER 1! How many times have you gone to the store hungry … [Read more...]
Easy Autumn Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway!EASY HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PUREE RECIPE Nothing says autumn like seeing pumpkin patches pop up all over, and these beautiful gourds filling store shelves. It means it's time to decorate and indulge in your favorite pumpkin flavored recipes! Making your own homemade pumpkin puree couldn't be easier and I highly recommend you try it this year! Just do it one afternoon when you and possibly your little ones have some time - they will LOVE to help scrape out those nutritious pumpkin seeds for roasting - your … [Read more...]
Organic Carrot Baby Food Recipe
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! HOMEMADE ORGANIC CARROT BABY FOOD RECIPE Start your baby off on a healthy path with homemade organic carrot puree for her first foods. You want to give your baby the cleanest, healthiest food available especially as you're introducing them to solids/new foods for the first time. However if organic is not possible, make sure to wash with a pesticide removal solution and definitely peel them before steaming. It couldn't be easier, just throw carrots and water in your Blendtec or Vitamix blender and you have a … [Read more...]
Pear Applesauce Baby Food Recipe
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway!PEAR APPLESAUCE BABY FOOD RECIPE Applesauce has always been a favorite first food for babies, and this Pear Applesauce baby food recipe kicks it up a notch with even more flavor and nutrients! You don't have to be a chef to make homemade baby food with your Blendtec or Vitamix blender.This will save you time, money, and provide a nourishing and delicious meal for your baby! Just steam chunks of pears and apples with skin off, throw in your high powered blender, and let it do the work for you! This is … [Read more...]