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The Difference Between the Cheaper Ninja Blender Versus Vitamix

elena August 29, 2018 Leave a comment

For you who are looking for a good blender for your kitchen or probably want to find a replacement for your old blender with the more advanced one then Ninja or Vitamix perhaps on your list right now.

Both Ninja and Vitamix are also on my wishlist right now. I was thinking to save some money and go with Ninja since it way cheaper, but as soon as I read this depth analysis by Blenderversus.com I started to doubt that Ninja blender is the one I am looking for.

If you read carefully on that article you should understand that Ninja indeed offers cheaper price but you cannot compare the quality between Ninja vs Vitamix, especially when you look at each material used on both blenders. Not only that, the fact that Vitamix established since 1921 makes them superior in this market. They seem really know how to give the best blending experience for their customers.

Why should you buy Vitamix than Ninja?

I am trying to be fair here and don’t want to do any campaign for Vitamix. But lets we think again if there anything in this world that provide the precisely same (100%) quality that comes with a different price, where the other is way cheaper? I don’t think there is. If there, it absolutely not 100% same. This is what also happens in the competition between Ninja and Vitamix. While Ninja claims they have Ninja Ultima Blender which comes with 1/3 cost of Vitamix blender, but do you think it really the same quality?

Let’s we reveal now. It is actually easy to compare these two blenders:

1. Vitamix has a more extended warranty than Ninja

If you buy stuff especially electronic stuff, you must be expected that that stuff able to serve you as long as possible. You don’t want to buy stuff that easily broken. And that is why all companies that sell electronic stuff provide a warranty which is the best indication of how long their product suppose to be able to serve you.

In this warranty terms, Vitamix comes with a longer warranty which is 5-year full warranty while Ninja kitchen blender only comes with 1-Year warranty where the customer has to take care the shipping cost to send it to Ninja selected office location.

2. Vitamix has stronger blades than Ninja

One of the most common parts in a blender that easy to broken is the blades. My old blender blades were bent after I used to blend a smoothie with frozen fruits. So having strong blades made by a high-quality material is essential. And from this point, I can say that Vitamix’s blade has better quality in term of the thickness and the quality of the material compared to Ninja kitchen blades.

What makes me even lean to Vitamix is because Ninja using sharps blades which are places in the middle of the blender, which can cut your fingers when you trying to scrape the blended foods from the blades. While Vitamix used a blunt blade, so it is totally safe for your hand.

Lately in 2017 Ninja kitchen released their new blender named Ninja Chef which now seems to adopt Vitamix blender which is using a blunt blade, this adoption also includes the design of the blades where before is like a cyclone in the middle of blender and now pretty similar like Vitamix’s.

3. Plastic makes almost all Ninja Kitchen blender materials

And again it is about the quality, with 1/3 price cheaper than Vitamix, the customer has to deal with plastic materials that almost used in all parts in the Ninja Kitchen blender. If you still can find a metal on the blender body and the socket that connect the blades with the motor in the Vitamix, you will not find the same things in Ninja. All used plastics. This is for sure correlated with the point no #1 I mentioned above where it will affect the length of usage for this blender

Is There Any Reason Why You Should Buy Ninja than Vitamix?

Based on sales and marketing rules, that every product has its own market. Then I would say Ninja still able to grab some customers out there. And why should you still count Ninja blender when you are going to buy a blender?

The answer is simple, it is about the price. Yes, sounds pretty basic. There will always room for any products if it comes with way cheaper than the standard price. In fact, the quality of Ninja blender is not really bad. It still beyond the average.

Final Verdict

To compare Ninja vs Vitamix is actually not the right competition, they both have different standards of quality. It is legitimate for Ninja to claim if they have the same quality blender as Vitamix blender but comes with a lower price. It is part of their strategy, and we are as the customer has to choose which one is suitable for our need and budget.

Is Soy an Ideal Food Product for Your Health ?

elena April 24, 2018 Leave a comment

Soy is regarded as one of the healthy food ingredients you can ever consume. Interestingly, it has been around for quite a significant time, but its use was not aligned with food.
Many people nowadays have seen the need for incorporating it into their diet because it plays a fundamental role in the overall wellness of your body.
It is also one of the best alternatives for some foodstuffs especially those known for providing proteins, fatty acids and other minerals.

It is fascinating how many people presently adore this particular ingredient to the extent that they can even supplement it with other renowned meals.
On the other hand, its usage has also continued to raise a few controversies among some people who claim that soy causes different forms of allergies in their bodies.
For that reason, let us first understand some of the aspects revolving around soy allergy;

What is soy allergy?

Soy is primarily a legume that is regarded as one of the significant food allergens. It is categorised in one group that contains foods such as peanuts, eggs, celery, fish, lactose and milk among others.
It is rich in proteins, which experts argue to be the leading cause of the allergic reaction among many people who use it.
That aside, soy is regarded as the best source of protein among numerous vegetarians and vegans.
One crucial element that you need to know about soy is that it does not necessarily cause an allergic reaction to everyone that uses it.
In fact, most of the victims of this particular food substance are those with an immune system that overreacts on specific food products.
Some of the soy allergic symptoms include watery eyes, itching, diarrhoea and anaphylactic shock among others.
The allergic effects of this particular food product mostly occur in young adult and small children.

Is it inevitable to avoid soy?

It all runs in the mind. Initially, you’d think that once you have started using soy or any of its related products such as milk or cream, you will be more inclined to use it.
Some countries explicitly in Asia regard soy as a staple food hence becoming relatively tricky to avoid. It is because it gives them their identity among other nations.
Importantly, most of the nations that tend to identify themselves with soy have a unique way of preparing it to become unique.
However, most European countries and other parts of America do not regard this particular meal as part of tradition or culture hence can easily be avoided.

Presently, soy is hugely used as a tool for producing a wide range of food products such as bread, cakes, cookies, chocolate, breakfast cereals and margarine among many more.
For instance, soy lecithin is a common ingredient widely used in various parts of the world. It is primarily an extract of soy that can be used as an emulsifier when preparing your pudding.
Soy is mainly used in processing a different kind of food products, or at the very least you will find some traces of soy in most of the foodstuffs available.
For that reason, it becomes relatively difficult to entirely avoid soy since you will find it in some foods albeit in small proportion.

Can soy be an ideal alternative for milk?

The truth of the matter is that food products that are nowadays present in the shops contain soy. Furthermore, its use has started to diversify into other forms including milk and cream.
Interestingly, the soy milk is coming into the market when consumers are considering looking for an ideal alternative to dairy.
This is even ideal especially for people who tend to suffer from allergic reactions emanating from dairy milk and lactose.
Nonetheless, there is still an argument raging between dairy and soy milk. Fortunately, many consumers tend to ignore the idea of the possible shortcomings presented by this particular alternative.
The bottom line is that is an excellent substitute only that many people tend to prefer the dairy milk over soy milk.

Is Soy Milk Bad For You ?

This is a question that can be answered appropriately at the end of the continuing research that scientist is continuously undertaking.
First thing though, it is essential to know that soy can be available as a fermented or unfermented option.
As the name suggests, fermented soy is made through a fermentation process before being processed further. The fermentation process plays a vital role in changing the composition structure as well as the taste of the soy.
Fermented soy is more popular in Asian countries, and some of its products include miso, tamari and tempeh among others.
On the other hand, unfermented soy is prevalent mostly in the western nations. Some of the unfermented soy food products include milk, cream, pudding, protein powder, margarine and burgers among others.
From these types of soy, we can deduce that the extent to which it can be healthy depends on whether it is fermented on unfermented.
And if it is fermented, it also depends on the particular fermentation process undertaken because some of the methods somewhat deplete the nutrients.

Alternatives to soy products

We have lots of other options to soy products in the market. Some of the most obvious include the vegetable milk.
The ideal alternative for soy cream is the whipped cream which is equally nutritious especially when processed using the perfect food ingredients.
Almond milk is also a suitable soy milk alternative that you can choose to go. Oats milk too is also an essential choice.
Mainly, we have lots of alternatives that you can choose to go for if you are looking for an ideal substitute for soy.
However, one thing that we cannot run away from is the fact that soy should be regarded as the ideal food, especially for vegans.
It is an ideal source of proteins and many more elements that can only obtain from a combination of a wide range of food products.

Healthy Vegan Camping Food Tips – Vegetarian Camp Recipes

elena March 10, 2018 Leave a comment

I love vegetarian food, travelling and camping too. When I started going on wild camping adventures, I struggled to think of healthy vegetarian meals that are quick and easy to make in a single tiny ‘pot’ (the Jetboil). I needed to find a way to combine healthy, filling and lightweight foods in each meal. After much experimenting and some unhealthy mistakes, I’ve created my wild camping staples.

I’ve put together a list of tried and tested healthy vegetarian camping foods that will keep you nourished in the wild. I hope it’ll help you plan your next adventure.

These are healthy Vegan Camping Food tips :

– Easy Vegan Camping Food for Breakfast

Porridge

Having something warm in the morning feels great when you’re in the wilderness. It makes you feel like home. In a resealable bag, take some organic porridge oats with you. All you’ll need is some water and, if you like, some nuts to add at the end. Take an extra empty reusable bag with you – you’ll use this to cook the porridge in so that your pan or Jetboil doesn’t get dirty. I got this idea from this video.

Tea and biscuits

Tea is one of the lightest items you could bring with you. If you’re not fussed with doing any cooking in the morning, just carry some biscuits with you and dip them in your brew for extra softness.

– Vegetarian Camping Menu for Mains Course

Avocado pasta

Avocado pasta is an excellent wholesome, filling and nutritious dish, perfect for an evening meal. I wrote the recipe here. You can just use quick cook wholewheat pasta and the avocado and leave the other ingredients at home. To make the avocado mash, use your Swiss Army knife to cut the avocado into cubes and your spork to smash it. The pasta might take a little longer to cook than at home, but it’ll be worth it. If you like, carry some salt and pepper in a resealable bag with you and sprinkle on top once you’ve mixed the pasta with the avocado mash.

Couscous

Lightweight and incredibly quick to cook, couscous is the ideal wild camping food. In a resealable bag, mix olives, raisins and your favourite roasted veggies at home before you set off. Once at camp, just put some couscous in a bowl or mug and add some boiled water to it. Add the veggie mix to the couscous and enjoy!

Gnocchi in tomato sauce

If you can bear the weight, gnocchi is a very satisfying dinner dish. Make some tomato sauce at home with some garlic and herbs and store it in a lightweight, airtight box to put in your backpack. At camp, cook the gnocchi in boiled water. The gnocchi will only take a couple of minutes to make, and they’ll warm the tomato sauce up when you mix them. Maybe keep this one for a bivvy adventure – the weight you save on the tent will make space for the gnocchi.

Hard cheese and bread

Hard cheese is an excellent source of fat and protein when you’re facing a long hike. It doesn’t weight much, and it can last for a couple of days outside of the fridge. If you fancy a quick lunch, bread and cheese won’t disappoint you.

Omelette in a bag

At home, break an egg and pour it into a resealable bag. Add the veggies of your choice and some salt and pepper. Seal carefully. When you’re at camp, just bring some water to the boil and place the bag inside it. Enjoy!

Minestrone

Minestrone is my winter favourite. Take some minestrone mix and a vegetable cube with you – they’re not that heavy and much healthier than instant soups. In your camping pot, boil some water and add the two ingredients. Cook until the mix reaches the consistency you like.

– Camping Vegan Snacks

Nuts and dried fruit

These are an obvious one. Make your homemade trail mix with organic unsalted nuts and dried fruit. Store it in a resealable bag and keep it in your backpack, in a quick access pocket. If you are the kind of hiker, it’ll keep you going until the evening.

Cereal bars

Pick the ones with the most natural ingredients (my favourites are Nakd bars) and keep them handy in case you need a snack pronto.

Boiled eggs

If you cook some eggs on the morning you set off; these can last for about two days in your backpack. They provide an excellent protein boost for tireless hikers.

Sweet peppers and cream cheese

This is an excellent snack to have in the late afternoon if you set up camp early or as a starter if you cannot wait for dinner to get ready. Cut and clean the sweet peppers into halves with your Swiss Army knife and dip them in the cream cheese (I prefer a herby cream cheese). It’ll feel very fresh, which is great when you’re a bit dehydrated after a long day outdoors.

When planning a wild camping trip, remember that the first day you’ll be fine eating foods that usually live in the fridge, so if you fancy some hummus or Quorn, take it with you and eat it within the first 10-12 hours.

If you’re unsure about what to pack for your adventure, have a look at my wild camping packing list – I’ve included all the essentials needed.

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