make do bullet blender

Recently I was wasting time researching ideas for food preparations on Pinterest and came across a posting that mentioned using regular mouth canning jars as a personal bullet blender device.  According to the pin/link that mentioned it the mouth of a regular pint jar happens to fit the blender blade base which then fits into the blender and can be used to make personal smoothies.

I already own a blender and am not interested in buying another appliance for my kitchen.  But there are times when it would be great to be able to make individual smoothies without having to clean the blender in between each recipe.

This morning, after mulling it over for a bit, I decided to give it a try.  I figured the worst thing that would happen is that it wouldn't work and I would have to dump it all into the blender and start from scratch.

To make this morning's smoothie I put the following ingredients into a regular mouth pint canning jar:  Greek style yogurt, organic strawberries, washed and quartered, fresh ground flax seed, greens powder, coconut oil, and a splash of almond milk to make sure there was enough liquid.  I put the blade base on the jar and it fit very well, placed the whole thing on the blender and hit the button.

I didn't measure very well as I wasn't sure how it would work but it seemed to have come out okay.   The hardest part was trying to carefully undo the jar and blade base from the without undoing the jar and spilling the contents all over the blender.

It turns out this works very well and I anticipate more personal smoothies in our future.

hydrating foods

fruit salad | photo: Marisa DeMeglio

The seasons have changed and those hot, summer days can cause you to sweat.  A lot.  Through sweating you wind up losing valuable hydration.  While it's important to make sure that you drink enough to stay well hydrated don't forget to look at what you're eating.  Many of the foods that are in season have a high water content and can help keep you hydrated.

Dehydration can cause a wide range of negative health effects from low blood pressure, increased heart rate, headache, or weakness to dizziness, and possibly even unconsciousness.   It is important not only to stay well hydrated but to consider the source of your hydration.  Avoid rehydrating through overconsumption of high sugar (such as soda or sports drinks), caffeinated, or alcoholic beverages.

resources

These are companies that I want to share with you because I use their products and/or they have a product that I believe is a good one.  I do want to be clear, these are affiliate links.  If you choose to buy something through them I do receive a small commission which helps support my blogging habit. Thank you.


Aquasana offers a variety of water filter systems including whole house filtration.  After all, it's not just what you drink.  Our skin is our largest body organ and what goes on it gets into us.

 If you want to get rid of the chlorines, chloramines, and other contaminants frequently found in residential water check out what they have to offer.



Blendtec makes amazing blenders, grain mills, and mixers.  They are reliable, heavy duty and yet not as expensive as some of the other brands out there.  I love mine and use it regularly.

I use a lot of herbs, in cooking, for teas, and to add to baths.  I have always found their herbs to be great quality.  The amount of information available at Bulk Herb Store is wonderful and I really like their videos, books, and other products too.

Body Ecology is an amazing program created by Donna Gates.  Offering straightforward information and products on how to rebalance your inner ecosystem and help you get back to health.

Cultures for Health is your one-stop shop for all things related to cultured food.  Yogurts and other cultured foods, cheese making, fermented foods and more can be found here.

 Offering high quality, pharmaceutical grade supplements Emerson Ecologics is also a great resource for aromatherapy, acupuncture, personal care, and veterinary supplies.  All products are available through this link at 10% off retail.  Because I am not allowed to publish the access code, please contact me to gain access to the site.


 If you are looking for good quality natural and holistic pet care Natural Pet Brand is a good place to get grooming supplies, vitamins, treats, flea and tick treatments and more.

  Nourishing Hope is the website of Julie Matthews, a highly regarded expert on the topic of feeding and healing diets for those with Autism and ADHD.  Her information is not diet specific but rather encompasses all of the dietary strategies and she helps families choose the one that works best for them.


I like these products from Slimware because they are an attractive way to help teach people about portion control.  The offer plates and bowls that discreetly help you measure what you're eating.


When working with clients who have trouble with constipation or other bowel disorders I suggest to them that there's a better way to poop.  It sounds strange but it's true, if your colon is properly aligned things are easier (if you know what I mean).  The Squatty Potty is a great way to help support good colon health.


Vital Choice is an amazing resource for the most amazing wild fish, shellfish, canned seafood, and more.  Every time I have ordered from  them I have been extremely happy with the quality of their product.


For those who are looking for a great workout consider the X-iser.  Designed to deliver maximum interval training benefits it's small, compact, and a great way to keep in shape.