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I really, really want the Vitamix, too! I'm mesmerized by it every weekend at Costco....I'm debating on whether or not I would get the good out of it. I am probably NEVER eating kale, but I would drink it :)

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Ninja leaves chunks. Especially with ice and more fibrous things. I have been drinking shakes for years. I just ordered the blendtec - competition with vitamix. I didn't want any chance of chunks after surgery. It is phenomenal.

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Ninja leaves chunks. Especially with ice and more fibrous things. I have been drinking shakes for years. I just ordered the blendtec - competition with vitamix. I didn't want any chance of chunks after surgery. It is phenomenal.

What version of the ninja do you have? I have never had any problems with it leaving chunks before- it pulverizes/ liquifies everything I throw at it. There are different models' date=' maybe we own different ones?

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I have both the vitamix and the bullet. I prefer my bullet to liquefy my juices/greens. So much easier to clean up. You add Water to greens to luiqify. My vitamix is better for my Soups.< /p>

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Ninja leaves chunks. Especially with ice and more fibrous things. I have been drinking shakes for years. I just ordered the blendtec - competition with vitamix. I didn't want any chance of chunks after surgery. It is phenomenal.

Completely amazed by the Blendtec! Saw it at costco this weekend> SO saving for one for my xmas gift to self!

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I have been thinking about upping my natural intake of micronutrients by increasing kale' date=' other greens, other veggies etc in some sort of Protein drink concoction. sounds gross, but I cant think of a better way to get all that good stuff without popping supplement pills - i want real foodsources. Those vitamixes are pricey. I own a magic bullet, not sure how well it cando the job I will test it. Curious if there are others who do this and what type of device is needed.[/quote']

I own a Vitamix and love it!! It's great for thick frosty like shakes, almond butter,. It liquified fruit and veggies. Great customer service and 7 yr war twenty;)

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Nobody has mentioned clean up' date=' how big a hassle is clean up with the vitamix vs the ninja vs the magic bullet etc.?[/quote']

The vitamix is so easy to clean! You as a few drops of liquid dish soap, fill half full with hot Water them turn it on for about 30-45 seconds then rinse.

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I have the torpedo, works really well, blends, pulverizes just like vitamix. Easy to clean, also comes with a strainer in case you don't want pulp.

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The vitamix is so easy to clean! You as a few drops of liquid dish soap' date=' fill half full with hot Water them turn it on for about 30-45 seconds then rinse.[/quote']

Never thought of that. Maybe I should have read the instructions lol. Thank you.

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I didn't read through every post but I think y'all will like this www.greensmoothygirl.com

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Blendtec. About the same price.

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I have a blendtec(similar to vitamin) and it's amazing. Huge difference between a ninja, magic bullet and a regular blender (I have them all!). I would recommend spending the money on the quality product. Clean up is best with a blendtec. No blade. It works with cylindrical force!

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It's not a traditional blade. Not sharp at all. It can juice, mince, smoothies and frozen yogurt! I have even made rice flour using black rice. It's very powerful. I juice veggies all the time, no pulp.

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