I want to buy a Vita-Mix, but see that there are several sizes and models available. Can I get by with a 1200, or should I consider a 4500 or even a 5000? What do you think about yours? (If you can share a green smoothie receipe, too, I'd appreciate it!) Thank you, Love, gimpy

I love my vitamix 5000. It's used everyday for tons of different tasks. It is the best money that I have spent in a long time. I never regret having opted or the 5000.

I love my Vita Mix, get the one with a speed control.

I'm having green smoothies every day made with lots of organic romaine, a couple of big juicy oranges and a ripe pear.

*sigh*
A ripe pear?! oh, my, what I would give.

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Sorry to go off-topic, but has anyone put dried cherries in their Vita-Mix? How does that work out?

I bought a Vita Mix 5000, 6 years ago and LOVE it ~Love it!!!!!!! Get a variable speed control. I use it for everything!!

I have had it for so long and I love it, it is my baby.

I miss my vita-mix. I still have it, but I'm in the midst of the 10 day juice only portion of a cleanse. So it's sitting on top of my counter that used to be a stove, getting jealous of my juicer. I tell her every morning that I still love her and that I miss her dearly. I hope she understands that absence makes the heart and stomach grow fonder. At this moment I am very fond of the idea of pineapple/passionfruit sorbet. Until then, it's green juices for me. Sipping on burdock, turmeric, ginger, lime, green papaya, kale, dandelion green, cilantro and parsley juice for dinner this evening...actually quite an amazing taste.

Aloha Nui Loa,

Greg

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