I have trouble swallowing vitamins and want to blend them into a powder. Will this machine do that?
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I use Garden of Life vitamins - powdered, in a capsule. I pull the capsule apart, add the powder toorganic, pressed, unsweetened cheery juice, and voila!
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My daughter has enlarged tonsils and has the same difficulty swallowing pills/tablets. I taught her to lean back her head, hold a mouthful of water (as if preparing to gargle) and then drop in the tablet before swallowing. Works great with large tablets and she doesn't feel the pill go down.
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Although I love my mini processor I don't know if it would grind into powder. You might try a coffee bean grinder. I use that for my fresh nutmeg and the like.
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I don't this machine will do it efficiently. You might do better with a coffee grinder but not sure. :)
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I haven't tried them in a blender. I did try putting them through an Omega, auger style juicer though. The result was a very fine but damp powder that clumped together easily. I added that to protein shakes which made them incredibly thick. I also mixed some with a little oil as a peanut butter replacement. My best guess is that they would work for a blended protein shake but will probably need a lot of blending with whatever liquid your adding to it. I would start blending the seeds with a small amount of liquid and add more liquid, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. I haven't tried them in a blender. I did try putting them through an Omega, auger style juicer though. The result was a very fine but damp powder that clumped together easily. I added that to protein shakes which made them incredibly thick. I also mixed some with a little oil as a peanut butter replacement. My best guess is that they would work for a blended protein shake but will probably need a lot of blending with whatever liquid your adding to it. I would start blending the seeds with a small amount of liquid and add more liquid, a little at a time, until the desired consistency... » Read More I haven't tried them in a blender. I did try putting them through an Omega, auger style juicer though. The result was a very fine but damp powder that clumped together easily. I added that to protein shakes which made them incredibly thick. I also mixed some with a little oil as a peanut butter replacement. My best guess is that they would work for a blended protein shake but will probably need a lot of blending with whatever liquid your adding to it. I would start blending the seeds with a small amount of liquid and add more liquid, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. « Show Less
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I have done both and am certain both provide the same amount of probiotics. I like the powder better just because I take so many vitamins every day that I don't want to choke down one more capsule!
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I have the machine as well as these capsules, but the machine is not absolutely necessary. For example, we used these for my son's cough medicine that tasted horrid. I filled each one by hand using a small pipette since it was a liquid medicine. However, if you are going to be filling a bunch of capsules with something powdery, then using the machine is definitely easier/quicker.
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Any number of ways in a blender. I often used water, fruit and their mix, which I can't touch anymore because it makes me (and many others) so sick. Sometimes I'd use carrot juice for the base liquid. Honestly, it's not worth the money to find out if you can tolerate this mix. Just hit up a vitamin shop for vitamins and fiber pills, and cut dairy/breads for 21 days.
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Yes, it is a powder too and will mix with about anything. It is a little slow to dissolve. The flavor can be a little strong. Add some juice too--?
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Yes because in a blender u might have to add water to mix the food well. In this food mill it doesn't matter how thick the food is, it will be ground well!
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I do not know. I have always used powder and mix it into water. I usually take a heaping spoonful and call it good enough. I would have to look up the conversion rates on-line.
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I do not think that this product is designed for this. I use this product for the extra vitamin that you receive from it.
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Yes, Nicole this would work nicely. I dissolve it in water and drink it every day, It has lots of nutrients!! Judy
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Probably not. It is not the intended use. The blender is for soft fruits and veggies.
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You could make a juice and leave all the pulp in, but really not the right machine to make smoothies, like Steve said you really need a blender for that.
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I cup of water, two scoops of the power, whey protein, coconut oil, frozen blueberries (or whatever other fruit/veg you like), some cinnamon. I highly recommend investing in one of the "bullet" type blenders. I tried the first few days with a regular blender and cleanup was just too much. Once I got my "bullet," everything was super easy!
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No, the nutribullet has a hard time blending things that are overly thick. You even have to be careful when making smoothies.
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I always put powder to the liquid as it works better that way... it blends better for me... smoother, without lumps!! Good luck!
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I would advise you to try a different blender. Perhaps I don't "stack" the blender correctly, but even moderately thick smoothies/shakes get hung up and I end up smacking the side in order to get it to mix. I prefer mine relatively thin (think drinkable yogurt consistency) so it works fine for me; I just don't think it'll handle something that thick. If you're able, check out a VitaMix - those suckers would blend a leather boot into drinkable form.
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The voltage isn't the point. This is a terrible blender. We used one at my mother-in-law's house and it finally broke after very little use. It is junk in comparison with the Vitamix. I would definitely go with the Vitamin instead. You might also try a new company called Cleanblend...supposed to be similar to Vitamix.