8 VITAMIX TIPS, TRICKS AND HACKS | you need to know

[@Downshiftology]

Hi guys! If you watched until the end of today's video you saw that in addition to all the wonderful tips I shared....I'm doing a GIVEAWAY! This is to celebrate 500K of you lovelies on this channel. Make sure to read the video description for more info! xo - Lisa

[@BrendaRadder]

Downshiftology I don’t see contest info anywhere. 🤷‍♀️

[@mazrc.]

Giveaway closes March 7, 2019 ?

[@MrZaydamontano]

I don't see any contest info

[@Downshiftology]

@@mazrc. Sorry, should have said May 7. :) I just fixed it!

[@Downshiftology]

@@BrendaRadder It's in the video description box. Make sure to click "show more" on the description if you don't see it.

[@izackvail]

One more tip to think about is when making smoothies. Start on low then ramp to high until fully blended and then FINISH ON LOW to remove all the excess air. High speed blending can inject a surprising amount of volume and air into your smoothie which when consumed will often cause unnecessary gas and bloating if not removed by finishing on low setting.

[@gosman949]

I certainly don't need any more gas than what I already have!

[@Vanessas985]

Great tip, thank you for sharing!

[@pippadawg7037]

Another tip when making smoothies or anything you want to keep cold is to invest in the stainless steel jar. It is a game changer as they say. I love it so much I have purchased 3 of them one for myself and one for each of my daughters. It is beautiful and it feels cleaner and it keeps cold ingredients colder.

[@gratefultammy]

Great information 😊

[@stevesurry643]

Your presentation was so well put together that the 8 minutes flew by and I learned more about my Vitamix than I knew before.

[@Brian-rs4ug]

Love my Vitamix. I bought it 4.5 years ago and have been making two smoothies a day in it since I purchased it. The smoothies consist of 15 ingredients and are thick as cement. These things are like Timex’s watches, they take a licking and keep of ticking. I have never had a kitchen appliance that is so durable and basically indestructible.

[@jerryhoover4860]

You are an excellent teacher, a gift God gave you.

[@marleneclarke957]

I love my Vitamix. My wonderful sister sent it to me as a gift and I have just started with smoothies and juices. Best gift I ever received. Cant wait to try soups and ice cream. Marlene.

[@mikedunn7795]

I used to grind wheat berries for my waffle recipe in my Vitamix. One thing I found out the hard way is that some very hard particles survive the processing,and can be quite unpleasant to bite into. I started sifting the flour after grinding it,which fixed the problem.

[@denbrick2]

THE QUALITY OF YOUR CONTENT AND PRESENTATION IS PERFECT SOME OF THE BEST ON YOUTUB

[@rcole6679]

I’ve had Vitamix for almost 8 years now and it’s a wonderful machine. Unfortunately, I used it faithfully for the first year, then life happened and I’ve rarely used it since. But, with videos like this, I can easily get more interested. I have the dry mix container and if I can pulverize graham crackers in it for a crust,there’s hundreds of uses, I could use it for. I also have that handy little scraper she used, to get under the blades. I’ve made almond butter too, but just used the wet container with the almonds and added a little bit of oil to get the ground almonds to emulsify. But, it was really hard getting that junk out of the container, since the bottom lid doesn’t come off. But, I’ve used it to make butternut squash soup and it does an awesome job. Let it run for about 6 mins and you really do get hot piping soup! The Vitamix motors are extremely powerful and heat up to get that soup hot and ready to eat. I’ve never put it in a cabinet, so I’m more intended to use it feel guilty not using it! It’s too expensive and useful, not to use..

[@kristinwright6632]

Video over two years old. So glad I finally found it and wish I did two years ago. I have a 750 and I knew it did more than I was using it for but really had never gotten the hang of it. Now I know how to make hot soups! And I know how to make soft serve desserts! And now I have several other ideas as well. Such a great video. Everyone with a Vitamin should take a few minutes and see this.

[@koalasez1200]

Cleaning foggy containers - I use a plain magic eraser and gently scrub the inside in a circular motion, making sure you don’t hit a blade (ouch!). After each use, thoroughly dry the container with a soft cloth - I use a microfiber cloth because it’s so absorbent. You can even clean older containers the same way. It doesn’t make them absolutely like new, but the difference is amazing. Drying them after each use is key.

[@mayraheart8878]

Let it sit in direct sunlight too(dry so your blades don’t rust) that cleared mine up after my husband stained mine with beets and turmeric. Men 🙄

[@koalasez1200]

Thanks; I let them air dry (lid off) after drying the inside and I do catch the blades w/a microfiber cloth. No rust after lots of years, but I also live in a dry climate which helps.

[@lorrainerobert2477]

I've had my vitamix for almost 10 years & use it everyday but didn't realize it has a measuring cap. Had to get up & check it 😃👍

[@user-pp7dz7ky5q]

Lorraine Robert I have the Explorian E310. It doesn’t have the measuring’s marked on the plug.

[@GlennaVan]

@@user-pp7dz7ky5q- Mine does not either.

[@dhanbhagyiamrhodes1976]

Hi lisa I am new to your channel and I am loving it that blanda I wish I could have one and your food they look so delicious u doing the job going healthy is a good thing I am from Australia and I love your cooking God bless you 💖

[@jolee6751]

@@user-pp7dz7ky5q I have a vitamix I bought in the 90’s, I had to go look at my cap also...nothing...so I’ll take a measuring cup and pour in the cup of the vitamix cap to see how much it holds

[@lorenatorres6797]

@@user-pp7dz7ky5q how do you like your E310?

[@2FlightsUp]

You are awesome and I thank you so much for all your help in making my vitamix blender a great success. I just got mine a a Mother's Day gift from my husband. I've wanted one forever and now I have it. life is great

[@njstorozuk]

Boy, would I marry this queen. Don't even need to know anything else. The confidence in the kitchen she has is enough to garner my attention

[@nonirichen6117]

To help get the last bits of food out of the container, scrape as much as possible with the spatula. Then, place the container back onto the machine and turn it on for a couple of seconds. Much of the food that was stuck on the blades will now be on the sides of the container ready to be scraped out.

[@Tonisuperfly]

This is the tip I needed, thanks.

[@BonnieB]

I ordered my Vitamix yesterday, can't wait to recive it!

[@alanamcphee7755]

Denture/retainer cleaner I make basic fruit/yogurt smoothies frequently had residue accumulating on the blades and bottom corners of my blender. After dropping in a couple of denture/retainer cleaners with a cup of water and leaving them to sit for 30 min, I could finally scrub it off more easily.

[@Luna.3.3.3]

I've had my Vitamix for about 8 years. I was fortunate the bundle came with the dry container. Even though it was expensive, I don't regret the purchase. I'm pretty sure I'll have it for my life time and one of my kids will get it. I also invested in the level model of a Kitchen Aid mixer. I still love it and it'll outlast me as well.

[@queeniebee4846]

I love my Vitamix!! I’ve had it for 17yrs ago and it’s still going strong!!!

[@byDsign]

I've had the containers (2) for my Vitamix 7500 since 2013. They're still nice and clear. I throw in lemon peels with a drop of dishwashing liquid into the wash cycle after making a smoothie. The acid in the peels cuts any calcium deposits. Or... about once a week, I'll let the container soak with 1 *Finish* brand dishwasher tablet (the one with the red ball in the center) overnight to keep the hard water and mineral spots from discoloring the jar.

[@byDsign]

ATTENTION ==>> *Nothing will stop turmeric root or powder from discoloring the container jar. You've been forewarned!*

[@WonderCle]

The nuts butter smoothie before cleaning is life changing tip 🐱🐱

[@MichaelSmith-wv5hy]

Using a silicone 'basting' brush really helps getting everything out because it's not a solid thing, not to mention less to clean out of the container. Mine brush is oval about 1.5" by 1".

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@MichaelSmith-wv5hy A silicone basting brush is not nearly stiff enough to get out nut butters.

[@leann5213]

Adding a frozen banana gives you a nut butter “ ice cream “ it really helps clean the container.

[@ramziasaleem5498]

By using warm milk more of the stuck almond butter can blend with milk with almost no waste

[@gratefultammy]

Indeed

[@lindascarborough6420]

I bought mine in 1980 and it is still functioning wonderfully. It is all stainlees steal which makes it heavy. I am battling Arithitis and have trouble handling it. Vitamix is amazing.

[@sandyt5348]

I am so excited after watching you for a couple of years my family gifted me the eight 3500 vita mix blender the little cups and I’m currently ordering the 20 ounce we are all amazed at how fast and smooth and quiet that this blender works and I’ve had many other high-end blenders as well but I just wanted to personally say thank you to you and making videos and showing us just how easy and realistically things can be made . Xox

[@lucianeoliveira4673]

I am a Vitamin fan, I had an old one that I bought more than 10 years ago and today I just got the new A3500i. It is always good to know more about your equipment for a better and long lasting use. Thanks!

[@ctrosemarie]

One year later, just seeing this tips & hacks bc I just purchased my first Vitamix....love it! This was very informative, thank you!

[@janettan4598]

Thank you for the advice. I didn’t know the lid plug has a mini- measuring cup. 😀 That is so cool!

[@MjMojo]

Thank you so much! My Vitamix 5200 just arrive and IT IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Thank you, for all that you do! God Bless

[@Downshiftology]

Amazing! Glad you're loving your new Vitamix blender 😉 And if you need some recipes to start off with - check out my post here for some ideas: downshiftology.com/best-vitamix-recipes/

[@bowloflatte]

Blend on high is the most useful tip I got out of this video. Thank you so much for providing the tips!

[@terryarrow702]

I’ve just invested in a vitamix. It looks fantastic in my kitchen. Looking forward to making soups & smoothies. I love how there’s only few items with the machine. Excellent bit of kit.

[@Downshiftology]

Congrats on your new Vitamix! Can't wait to see what you make with it 😊

[@terryarrow702]

@@Downshiftology thank you. I’ll keep you posted. Looks incredible in my kitchen

[@2zwaantjes]

I am on my 4th vitamix and cannot imagine not having one. But I have not yet seen the classy modern one you are using in this video. Beautyful!!!

[@Downshiftology]

The Vitamix a3500 (mine shown in the video) is their latest model. It's amazing and I love it! :)

[@2zwaantjes]

@@Downshiftology Omg I am so glad I found you, I have looked in all corners of YT for your recipe for the dijon baked salmon and for some reason, no matter what I used for the key words, it just didn't come up! So today after signing up for the give away on your website I recognized you and went looking through your other vids and there it was! ... I searched for "mustard salmon" ... So happy to have found the correct recipe, I did make it with regular mustard and parsley which was ok but I had forgotten about the lemon and avocado oil... Thank you for putting up such great recipes, keep'm coming!

[@marshahampel1645]

They're supposed to last forever... why are you on your 4th?

[@gratefultammy]

@@marshahampel1645she likes variety ?

[@tessjones5987]

Finally got a Vitamix 5200. Yeah. Learned alot in this video. Thank you.

[@beryljemimah5463]

Been praying for a miracle vitamix. Since i became health conscious due to circumstances,i make literally everything. But what’s missing is a powerful blender. Am on my 3rd blender since january 2018. They keep failing. The recent one,hubby bought me on valentine’s and was looking forward to use it after being without one for several months. Lo and behold,i can barely have smooth smoothies. May the giveaway fall on me. Congratulations on hitting the 500k. Blessings!

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much! And I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. :)

[@HotVoodooWitch]

Please look into refurbished Vitamixes. You'll save a lot of money and have a blender that'll last. You don't need bells and whistles--look into a 5200 and good luck!

[@MarvR0914]

Thank you for the content. I recently purchased a Vitamix for my mother. This video was very helpful.

[@Downshiftology]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kamalaji1008]

Don't have one yet..but watched your entire vid. You explain things so beautifully. Thank you.

[@Downshiftology]

Glad it was helpful Kamala 😊

[@gloriasaliba3395]

This was such an informative video - Thank you. I had recently purchased the most recent 3500i machine and was unsure as to whether I should keep it or not as I had read some unfavourable reports about it - you have convinced me to keep it!

[@anselmkahaleraphael]

Essential info for me as a future Vitamix blender owner.

[@TheManKnownAsJR]

Thanks for the tips and tricks! Wow, your channel grew 5x in 4 years. Way to go!

[@marthasanchez4711]

Literally, my friend and I were having a conversation wondering in which order do the smoothie ingredients go!! Thanks for these wonderful tips!! Love my vitamix

[@clingdawg2229]

I've been loading my vitamix backwards for 10 years! Glad I watched your video. And I never knew that ender blade thingy existed! I've been using a thin rubber spatula, but it still doesn't get everything. My only wish for Vitamix is that they made a dishwasher safe carafe.

[@MikeMejia90]

The A3500 is dishwasher safe.

[@fitlivinginspired]

Just got a Vitamix and this helped me realize what I did wrong my first go. Thank you!

[@Demonizar]

Glad I watched this before using my brand new vitamix, your experience to share is much appreciated 😎

[@sarahmcmahon4789]

Please make a video about using the 20oz cup and 8oz bowl, especially about how to screw on the blade base and getting the Vitamix to recognize them. Also recipes geared specifically to them. Keep up the good work - I love watching your videos!

[@helenmatejovic2809]

Hi glad I have just found you, I have recently purchased a Vitamix and so far have I only made juice, looking to try pashed potatoes. Thank you, looking forward to more of your ideas.

[@Tier1Citizen]

Now that is an excellent teaching video. Well presented.

[@KonservativeKim]

New subscriber here! Im in the research part of my journey as a 62 yr old aka old dog learning new tricks, lol. Ive pretty much decided on the no bells & whistles E310 but this video had so much good info will be watching more of yours. Ive recently began eating the majority of my diet plant based. Thank you

[@danielle3735]

Thank you for this very helpful video! Congrats on the Sub count.

[@jerrylgarrison513]

Thanks for the great info. And it saved me from having to dig out my manual :) And I saw this video right after I bought mine and immediately ordered the under blade scraper. So I'm not gonna hurt my Vitamix by trying to do things without the right tools

[@Downshiftology]

Glad this video was helpful Jerry! 😉

[@gypsybelle4757]

I’m so excited about the cap being a measuring cup as well! Thank you for sharing all these tips. I have noticed a bit of cloudiness starting to form and will be trying your cleaning trick as well. Looking forward to learning more from his channel. New subscriber!

[@Downshiftology]

Welcome to the Downshiftology community 😊 I hope you enjoy all my videos and recipes!

[@karenkatmom3635]

Thank you! I appreciate the time you took to make this video!!! I am "following your lead" and dragging out my Vitamix AND I WILL use it daily! Happy Healthy 2021 to you and your family!

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Congratulations on hitting over 500,000 subscriber's ! Vinegar is great for the blender, and when cleaning pots (stainless) with stain marks. Pour some vinegar in a pot, add water,and boil.

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much Sandy! And yes, definitely. :)

[@lovisaf6969]

Thank you for your tips and also the review earlier on different Vitamix. I’m saving all I can to afford buy 3500i. I’m pregnant and my cravings is smoothies of all kind. So glad I found your channel. 🍏🍒

[@padmepadme]

Thanks for your tips re Vitamix. I've had one for several years, but don't use it because didn't have many recipes and got tired of the smoothies. Am hoping I will find some of your recipes so I can use my Vitamix more. :)

[@calengr1]

05:03 thick ingredients nut butter...almond butter smoothie;; 5:40 cleaning; hard water clean white vinegar

[@LisaMarieEvans]

I’m more of a silent viewer but I really want to see a video on how you style/plate food. Your food photography and videography is always so pleasing to look at. Thank you.

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks Lisa-Marie! Maybe I'll do something about that in the future. :)

[@deewonda1952]

This is a GREAT video! I’m planning to purchase a Vitamixer and this gives me a better understanding of how to use and care for it. Thank you!!!

[@lindablackwood2932]

I agree... I am planning on purchasing a Vitamix too. This was very useful.

[@misha9179]

I would really appreciate a similar series with tips and usage for the food processor. Hopefully Cuisinart sponsors a food processor series or episode :).

[@Brittanykennedyofficial]

I don't even have a Vitamix but I watched until the end 😂😂

[@margard5227]

Britty Jean me too! 👍🏼

[@ExLibris-Alys]

...and me! 😁

[@foodblogjunky]

Me three

[@princeg6864]

I just got one, and it's so nice to use.

Me too 😂😂

[@jetsetjoey]

VitaMix should debut a GLASS Container, so as not to scratch or cloud...

[@sarahdee374]

@Zesty Lemon Zach I want to be able to see what's going on. Glass please !

[@starbaby9876]

A baking soda paste will remove the cloudiness!

[@LeonBosset]

Butter coffee (Bullet Proof Coffee). Makes even the blades brownish. Well, it did in my previous non Vitamix Blender. I now have a Vitamix. I'm expecting the same since it uses a plastic pitcher too.

[@jacksprat1556]

I don’t need to worry about all these things with my Ninja.

[@mayraheart8878]

I heard somewhere that they don’t make glass because it’s such a powerful machine it could shatter a glass container 🤷🏻‍♀️ don’t attack me lol that’s just what I heard and I’ve had a vitamix for quite some time now and my container still looks great

[@msbaja1]

Thank you! My kids are getting me a new Vitamix blender. deciding between this machine and the Vitamix Quiet One. 🙏🏻

[@Downshiftology]

Glad this was helpful!

[@altworld6173]

This was excellent. Thank you! And thank you too for showing what *not* to do with nut butter! So helpful. That's happened to me, and now I know why. Great job!

[@peterlennig]

Congratulations to a well deserved viewer community. I’m now living in Tuscany and expanding my knowledge on food based medicine applying it to myself and when appropriate to my future clients. Being a medical doctor with a longstanding interest in alternative treatments to the mono medication pharmaceutical approach. I find your channel to be most helpful and insightful. I have a little question , I can’t find the conversion to deciliter and milliliters that you mentioned would come. All the best Peter L Ps the hummus is creating great success Ds

[@iammejenlopez7064]

I love to watch your show specially food and also your blinder.. I’m watching from the Philippines🇵🇭

[@yanak7159]

I've been adding my smoothie ingredients wrong for years! Great video and useful tips!

[@Downshiftology]

I'm glad you found the video helpful! :)

[@Violetflower0417]

Me too!

[@gayleselby1665]

I have as well! But not any more!

[@jeanlanz2344]

Thank you for these tips. I will use them with my Oster blender which I've had for years.

[@susanaspinall6711]

Just waiting for my new Vitamix to be delivered. I can’t wait to make nut butters! Great tips Thankyou.

[@Downshiftology]

Congrats on getting your first Vitamix! 😊

[@ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert]

Thank you for sharing your experience . Yes, They are high-quality items .

[@snookkross9374]

500K listeners!?!? That is AWESOME! I love you videos and find them super informal! Someday I hope to purchase the Vitamix! I think it would make meal prepping super helpful! Thanks again Lisa and keep up the awesome work!!!

[@TryToEat]

Thanks for awesome tips! I'll try it ! You're video is so useful even for Asian

[@Downshiftology]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@lexibright6911]

I just moved into the same apartment community as you! haha and I just bought the a3500 yesterday. Thank you for the tips fellow neighbor!

[@simplyliving22]

Wow great video! I got my Vitamix for Christmas and have only used it to make smoothies. These tips will definitely help me to use it more, Thanks!

[@Downshiftology]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video Louise!

[@walterholbrooks673]

Thanks for the basics. Plan on starting juicing tomorrow. You're a terrific instructor. Thanks

[@naturalone7215]

Great tips! Thanks for the video. I've had my Vitamix for years, and never knew about the cap. Love...love my Vitamix.

[@Downshiftology]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@naturalone7215]

@@Downshiftology I am now using the vinegar to clean my Vitamix...LOL. Looking forward to checking out all your videos. :)

[@diannehayter2700]

I made my first smoothie yesterday, strawberry, banana, yogurt, half avocado, spinach and ice. It was way too thick and no vortex happened. Perhaps not enough volume, but I only wanted enough for a smoothie for me. Trying again today!

[@klmyer6035]

Great presentation. Very helpful.

[@sheridakeys1335]

I have 2 vita mixes my first is from the 70's it's stainless steel did everything in one container my newer one is just a couple of years old I recommend them to everyone nothing better

[@NaturalmenteAdri]

I finally got a vitamix! I'm so excited to start using it and of course, your tips are just perfect! Thank you!

[@nelsonramos4736]

Thanks so much I have a vitamix 5000 for 18yrs and still working

[@Downshiftology]

That's great!

[@deeh5048]

Congratulations and meeting that 500K milestone!!

[@jakefokker7708]

If its healthy can it really be an obsession? We all breath all the time, its not a bad rhing. Enjoying what you got I view in the same way. Thanks new to the vitamix scene, really apreciate the info.

[@susanwaterworth5622]

Super helpful. BRILLIANT almond butter shake hack! Zowza. Thank you!

[@julietteraines8256]

Congrats on the 510K!!! well deserved!

[@nhlams]

Thank you Lisa! Now to have a vitamix!

[@TheMrpoet]

Nice info, especially the tip pertaining to getting rid of the cloud, going to use that tip right away, thanks.

[@KevinCrona]

Great tips! I'll make sure to get that underblade scraper. A good solution for making small batches/half recipes is to get a smaller Vitamix container as well - I did that after experiencing this issue and it's working amazingly!

[@volpe_lightsong]

KC except those cost a fortune in addition 🌚 it blows my mind how you can buy a good motorbike/second hand car for the amount people spend in blenders

[@GlennaVan]

I bought a one-quart bowl for mine and don't often use the 2-quart that came with it. However, the larger one is really handy during canning season and even more so for tomato juice and sauce. I quarter the fruit and then run it through my VM - it's so much easier than blanching to peel tomatoes (and saving the heat) and the food mill. For grape juice, I put the grapes in it; the way I keep the seeds which have many health benefits - I also freeze the juice in 8-oz. freezer jars for fresh juice all winter. I truly love my VitaMix for so many reasons.

[@gosman949]

@@volpe_lightsong and the Vitamix sounds like a motorbike too!

[@juliasoulliven2958]

Wow, Lisa, this is such a good video. I purchased my vitamix today.yay. I have learned more from you than from the manual that came with it.😀 I'm super excited about getting started making some of the lovely things off your channel. Blessings to you.💖

[@lvlatka]

Congrats for the 500K! To own such a badass machine and not check your tips and hacks would be a shame and a waste of time finding this stuff out on your own...so thanks a lot for your generosity. Greetings from Croatia (sorry the contest for Vitamix doesn't include also Europe).

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much! And yes, bummer I can't ship it worldwide. But I do have another prize if you enter. :) Hugs to you in Croatia! I'm going to be visiting later this year. :)

[@ruthe8095]

Great tips, thank you. Such wonderful news regarding your subscribers, you totally deserve it!

[@Downshiftology]

Aw, thanks so much Ruth! And I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@HotVoodooWitch]

Hey, someone read the instructions! Nice presentation! Very disappointed that the 32-oz. container was dropped for the Ascent Series (I also have a 3500), which I bought on the understanding that smaller all-purpose containers were in the works. I was very unpleasantly surprised when I learned that I had a choice of one: the 48-oz. I resent having had to buy it--it's overkill for small amounts.

[@sidsid6380]

The order of load is a big help ..thanks!! I was always putting my ice in first for my shakes..

[@Downshiftology]

I'm glad you found that tip helpful! It really does make a big difference. :)

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

It even has a huge picture of this order in the starter manual and recipe book that comes with the blender. How could you miss that? Lol. 😂

[@PeaceChanel]

Thank You for All that you are doing for World Peace and for our Planet... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. La Paz.. Namaste .. 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮️ ❤️ 🕊

[@harshitarattann1489]

Very helpful and wonderful video.love to watch ur videos.supe life style and good qualities u have.AndI need this blender.From two years I want to buy blender.thanks for shsring wonderful tips.

[@tumukugize]

This is nice. I have never owned a vitamix but the video shows its a must have. I will keep watching your videos over and over may be one day I will be able to buy myself a vitamix. Your videos are so helpful I can miss any. Keep up. I pray for a vitamix one day

[@Downshiftology]

I'm happy you're enjoying my videos. :)

[@tumukugize]

So much. I have learnt a lot and changed alot

[@danicasais3713]

Love the channel! Found it looking for Vitamix recipes stayed for all cooking tips!

[@Downshiftology]

Amazing! 😊Hope you enjoy the rest of my recipes and lifestyle tips!

[@BouncyBrown]

This video is so helpful! I've had my Vitamix for 3 years but I didn't know these tips! I need to buy the scraper now.

[@Downshiftology]

Oh wonderful! I'm glad you found the tips and tricks helpful. And yes, that under blade scraper is everything. Haha. ;)

[@robinwinchester3744]

Congratulations Lisa!

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much Robin! :) x

[@firminesalomon553]

I love watching vitamix tricks and hacks video. I am obsessed with vitamix, but i don't own one yet. I know they are having a mother day sale. I got to save up for one. Can't wait to have my own. Congratulations again on your 500k!!!! Your new subbies are going to love your videos, i remembered when i first subscribe, i was binge watching your videos 😂. Now i just wait for new videos.

[@Downshiftology]

Aw, thanks so much Firmine! You're so sweet. And yes, they always have a huge Mother's Day sale which is a great time to snag one. ;)

[@HotVoodooWitch]

Keep watching QVC as well--they often have great deals. Just make sure, though, that you choose a Vitamix that has a variable speed dial--they're much more versatile than the 2-speed models.

[@sara1364]

These tips are GREAT! Can't wait to get my Vitamix out of storage.

[@talentlover2]

I had some wonderful laughs. This guy is very funny! Good product, fabulously performed! Just marvelous.

[@nywvblue]

Great tips! Thank you! The cap one and vinegar one - BAM - things I wish I knew 9 years ago. Better late than never!

[@Downshiftology]

Welcome to the Downshiftology community :)

[@ericam3287]

You are amazing. Bc you've answered all of my questions. I did want to try grinding sprouted spelt into a flour. I am not sure if you grind your own flours or if you purchase them already in flour form. If so please do a video showing how to blend grains into flour form. I actually have 3 containers a dry container and a 64oz shorter wet container and the 64 oz tall container and I love my vitamix and plan to start doing more smoothies. But your tips are amazing bc I was wondering why the consistency of my smoothies varied. It makes perfect sense. I really love your channel. You are a life saver. I need to get the scraper bc I do waste a lot. Esp when I made the hummus which was amazing btw. I got good complements. I plan to make it since the weather will be warming up. You even answered my cloudy container question, I thought it was bc I needed to hand wash it. But I'm wondering if my water is hard. I may have to experiment by purchasing filtered spring water to see. Suggestion, can you do more smoothie variation videos. Sorry for the long comment. I am a loyal, dedicated, and inspired subscriber. ❤ 🙂

[@Downshiftology]

I'm so happy you found the video helpful Erica and learned a few new tips. I don't blend many flours at home as I just don't eat many grains in general. But I do use it in a pinch for almond flour. The under blade scraper is also a must have tool. You'll love it! And thanks for the suggestion on more smoothie videos. I'm sure I'll have more as the weather warms up for summer! Thanks so much for being a loyal subscriber, I truly appreciate it! :) x

[@marygray1564]

Hi. I'm a new Vitamix owner. What is the dry container? Is that the container that comes with the Vitamix or do you buy it separately?

[@ericam3287]

@@marygray1564 I am not sure if some serious comes with the dry container or if you have to purchase it separately. The dry containers can grind grains into a flour form and etc. That was the purpose of me buying it. Since it's cheaper to buy in whole grain form and then grind into. Flour the amount you want to consume. I hope this helps, if not go to the vitamix site and search containers and you should see the dry containers and it's best usage.

[@marygray1564]

@@ericam3287 Thank you. I'll go to the website and look at the different containers. Have a wonderful day.

[@ericam3287]

@@marygray1564 your welcome, also if you purchased a dry container there would be a sticker indicating that is the container to be used for grains or grinding up spice seasonings and such. The case of the container if you notice looks different from the others.