Vitamix makes dietary fiber accessible

Low-income individuals and minority populations in the US often struggle with dental issues. I happen to fit into both of these categories because I rely on Medicaid and I am a member of the largest minority group in the world – people with disabilities.

This blog post isn’t about political debate, policy scrutiny, or solving the national oral healthcare crisis though. Instead, it is about using the right tools to help maintain a healthy diet despite dental and socioeconomic challenges.
My teeth are very fragile because of a connective tissue disorder called, Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Several have broken beyond repair and have had to be removed. Therefore, foods that are commonly associated with a healthy diet, including granola, carrot sticks, and nuts are not viable options for me.

Instead of abandoning my healthy diet goals and resigning myself to a diet of pudding and mashed potatoes, I bought a Vitamix. It took me a long time to save up for my Vitamix but it was worth it because it helps me maintain variety and nutritional sufficiency in my diet by blending all the fruits and vegetables I love into a perfect texture.

Smoothies, soups, and hummus are among my favorite foods to make with my Vitamix. With sniffle season right around the corner, I like to take preventative measures and put a little extra vitamin C in my diet. Oranges are among my favorite foods that are high in vitamin C but I have a hard time chewing their fibrous membrane. Thanks to my Vitamix and a friend who is tall enough to put things in the Vitamix, all that delicious, fibrous, vitamin C is accessible to me!
I hope you enjoy my Extreme Orange Smoothie recipe & video below. If you are unable to juggle your smoothie ingredients like The Amazing Flec, it will still taste fantastic! For the best texture results, add the ingredients as listed.

Extreme Orange Smoothie recipe & video
1 cup almond milk
¼ cup grated carrot
1 frozen banana broken into pieces
3 peeled oranges
1 tsp ground chia seeds
dash of Cinnamon


Start out on low and work your way up to high. Let it blend for about a minute. Enjoy!

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