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Vita-Mix whole fruit smoothies ...: a delicious, easy way to eat healthy.


Smoothies are perfect for breakfast, satisfying as a snack and they fit right into your busy lifestyle. You can go from fridge to finish in a minute because the Vita-Mix does all the work. Just toss in fresh, whole fruits and in about 30 seconds you've got the smoothest smoothie smooth·ie also smooth·y  
n. pl. smooth·ies Slang
1. A person regarded as being assured and artfully ingratiating in manner.

2. A smooth-tongued person.
 you've ever tasted!

But that's only the beginning. What you also get is a heaping helping of life-giving antioxidants Antioxidants
Substances that reduce the damage of the highly reactive free radicals that are the byproducts of the cells.

Mentioned in: Aging, Nutritional Supplements

antioxidants,
n.
 in their purest, freshest form.

Take the Vita-Mix Mango Smoothie, for example. Because mangoes are loaded with beta carotene, this delicious drink delivers all the Vitamin A vitamin A
 also called retinol

Fat-soluble alcohol, most abundant in fatty fish and especially in fish-liver oils. It is not found in plants, but many vegetables and fruits contain beta-carotene (see
 you need for a day as well as your daily dose of Vitamin C vitamin C
 or ascorbic acid

Water-soluble organic compound important in animal metabolism. Most animals produce it in their bodies, but humans, other primates, and guinea pigs need it in the diet to prevent scurvy.
. These two antioxidants provide magnificent protection against heart disease, cancer and other chronic diseases. Beta carotene supplements simply cannot provide the preventive power that you get from whole mangoes blended into a splendid smoothie in the Vita-Mix.

Smoothies made in the Vita-Mix give you the best of both worlds. You get terrific taste and powerful nutrition that only whole foods pulverized pul·ver·ize  
v. pul·ver·ized, pul·ver·iz·ing, pul·ver·iz·es

v.tr.
1. To pound, crush, or grind to a powder or dust.

2. To demolish.

v.intr.
 down to the microscopic level can provide.

Find out more about this amazing machine that comes with over 300 whole food recipes and over 70 for whole food juices and smoothies in our FREE 24-page report!

Call 1-800-VITAMIX Today! (1-800-848-2649) www.vitamix.com/household
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Publication:New Life Journal
Date:Jun 1, 2003
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