By Dr. Joseph S. Maresca

The Vitamix Total Nutrition Center 5000 is perfect for health buffs. The machine is made of a durable base with thick blades which are cleaned easily. The processor reduces whole celery stalks to a pudding within minutes. There is a heat element for making soups.

The beauty of the machine is that there is no waste and the cleanup is very simple. Just wash the container in water and you're finished. The processor saves money on snacks because whole fruits can be turned into a pudding instantly.

The acquisition is sturdy and the appliance will last for years. Purchase one at about $350- $400.  A COSTCO special is about the best place to make the purchase at the lowest cost.  A single session at the Vitamix can produce nearly a week's worth of processed pudding which holds well in the refrigerator. The Vitamix is perfect for producing high fiber mixtures to benefit the gastrointestinal tract for people over 40 years of age.

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