Guest guest Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Glad you are joining us . Once you learn to use the VM, you will love what it does. And you will get a long list of ways people use their VM as well. I use mine mainly for smoothies, ice cream, soup, sauces, salad dressings, and grinding flour. As to recipes for diabetics. Most diabetics these days are taught to count carbs and are given a suggested number of carbs per meal, so it depends on that number as to what they eat, and not so much any more on a particular type of food. I have used sugar substitutes to lower carb count for my husband a long time diabetic in some recipes, but mostly he looks up and counts the carbs on whatever I fix and bases his serving size on the carb count. We have found soups have a low glycemic effect, so he has to be careful in that a meal of soup will not hold up his blood sugar and he has had low blood sugar after soup meals, so we are careful. As to settings, I need to know what model you have. The older models, such as my old 3600 with it's metal canister had a reverse switch and a number dial, and a on off. My new 5200 has a low and high range switch, plus the rotating dial with speeds 1 to 9 (or is it 10, I'm not in kitchen at moment) and a on off switch. With the newer models, make sure your switch is on low range and lid is on tight before you start or you will redecorate your kitchen. With say a smoothie, I start on low range, low speed, and work my way up, when speed reaches top then I switch to high range until done. Takes only a minute or so for smoothie to bed smooth. Soups may take 6 min to be really steaming hot and done. So it depends on what you want to do. Give us more info on what you want to do and we will help. Also, check the archives (stored messages and photo and files sections) on our group pages and type into search something you want to make such as broccoli soup and you may find lots of ideas. Lea Ann, and our other leaders here will have lots of things to help, but being as I am on west coast and reading this late in evening, they are mostly asleep right now and will get back to you in a few hours when their days begin. Velda On 12/26/2011 8:38 PM, wrote: > Had my vita mix for yrs. never used but 3 times because I didn't know > how too. > > Took it out tonight and found demo on u tube. > > Would like to know how and what settings to use such as speed for > different techniques as chopping, grating, etc. > > Do you have any recipes that are designated for diabetes.\ > > Thanks for your help. > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Sorry I did not recognize the model in the number 103. Is this it? Vita-Mix Total Nutrition Whole Food Machine VM103 LeaAnn will be able to help a lot. She is a demonstrator for the VM company. Velda On 12/26/2011 8:38 PM, wrote: Had my vita mix for yrs. never used but 3 times because I didn't know how too. Took it out tonight and found demo on u tube. Would like to know how and what settings to use such as speed for different techniques as chopping, grating, etc. Do you have any recipes that are designated for diabetes.\ Thanks for your help. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hello and WELCOME to the Vitamix Enthusiasts list! Can you tell me if your model has a variable control knob in the middle, a switch that says on and off, and a switch that says variable and high? Also, can you tell me if you have the " Whole Foods Cookbook " , a " Getting Started Guide " , and the DVD that comes with most Vitamix machines for home use? Aside from these tools, here are some other really good resources for how to use your machine: 1) www.VitamixLady.com (the recipes are not just recipes - they also give you the " how to " ) Don't forget to review the FAQs 2) /links (this is where I save the most helpful posts from the list and links to what I think will be helpful to many people) 3) /message/9684 (this is a list of ideas to get you inspired about many of the ways your Vitamix can be used!) For diabetes, I have found that eliminating ALL forms of sugar (except Stevia and low Glycemic Fruits) and grains in any form is a great first step. It doesn't have to be permanent, but if you give this way of eating a trial, you might feel so good and have so much energy that you never want to go back! :-) I am pre-diabetic, and I gave up wheat 4 years ago, and eventually, just dropped all grains. I started out using dates for sweetness (at least they bring along some fiber with the sugar), but have since gone to NO sweeteners or only liquid Stevia. I am currently reading Dr. Rosedale's book - http://drrosedale.com/ and find his views on the relationship between leptin and insulin very enlightening. Here is a quote of his from this link: http://drrosedale.com/resources/pdf/Leptin%20and%20its%20essential%20role%20in%2\ 0health%20disease%20and%20aging.pdf " I am even more convinced now. However leptin may even supersede insulin in importance, for new research is revealing that in the long run glucose and therefore insulin levels may be largely determined by leptin. " Glad you are with us, and look forward to your reply so we can fine-tune our advice to you! :-) Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Dec 26, 2011, at 11:38 PM, wrote: Had my vita mix for yrs. never used but 3 times because I didn't know how too. Took it out tonight and found demo on u tube. Would like to know how and what settings to use such as speed for different techniques as chopping, grating, etc. Do you have any recipes that are designated for diabetes.\ Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Yes it is. Had my vita mix for yrs. never used but 3 times because I didn't know how too. Took it out tonight and found demo on u tube. Would like to know how and what settings to use such as speed for different techniques as chopping, grating, etc. Do you have any recipes that are designated for diabetes.\ Thanks for your help. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I am interested in chopping vegetables for soups Grating carrots,pineapple,apples for carrot salads Making juice /smoothies/soups etc. I would like to know if I can mix dough I have 1 container w/ dry stamped on blade and 1 with nothing stamped on blade I am contacting Vita mix today abt a book for the machine. Thank you for your help > Had my vita mix for yrs. never used but 3 times because I didn't know> how too.>> Took it out tonight and found demo on u tube.>> Would like to know how and what settings to use such as speed for> different techniques as chopping, grating, etc.>> Do you have any recipes that are designated for diabetes.\>> Thanks for your help.>>>>> ------------------------------------>> Links>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Attached is a picture of the VitaMix I have. I will try to contact Vita Mix direct re: cookbook. Thank you for your inputHad my vita mix for yrs. never used but 3 times because I didn't knowhow too.Took it out tonight and found demo on u tube.Would like to know how and what settings to use such as speed fordifferent techniques as chopping, grating, etc.Do you have any recipes that are designated for diabetes.\Thanks for your help.------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Attached is picture of Vita Mix Thanks again for your help Had my vita mix for yrs. never used but 3 times because I didn't know how too. Took it out tonight and found demo on u tube. Would like to know how and what settings to use such as speed for different techniques as chopping, grating, etc. Do you have any recipes that are designated for diabetes.\ Thanks for your help. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Lea Ann I have two granddaughters with type 1 diabetes, the oldest is 12 and she has had it since she was one and the other is seven and has had diabetes for about a year now. As you know it can be challenging for parents to have their children eat a balanced diet when healthy it is really difficult for children with diabetes. My daughter handles it this way she is concerned with mainly carbs. That is not to say the kids eat a bunch of empty carbs but if they have an extra slice of bread she just makes adjustments to their pumps to give more insulin. As far as sugars go the kids will get diarrhea if they eat too much sugar substitutes and dried fruit like dates have a fair amount of carbs. While the oldest granddaughter is getting pretty good at identifying her carbs correctly they often choose meals they can look up easily for the nutritional information like chain restaurants or packaged foods that list carbs. One of my intentions for buying a Vitamix was to make eating a healthy blend of fruits and vegetables a fun thing for the kids when they came over which is fairly often since they don't live very far away. I wanted them to pick out a recipe from the cookbook and have them make it. I even paid extra for the Professional series so even the youngest one could add her ingredients and push the button. That is way I was frustrated with the Create Cookbook when I discovered there were no nutritional values for the recipes because I need to know that information to make choices that won't cause sugar highs. Tom Re: Vita Mix 103 Hello and WELCOME to the Vitamix Enthusiasts list! Can you tell me if your model has a variable control knob in the middle, a switch that says on and off, and a switch that says variable and high? Also, can you tell me if you have the " Whole Foods Cookbook " , a " Getting Started Guide " , and the DVD that comes with most Vitamix machines for home use? Aside from these tools, here are some other really good resources for how to use your machine: 1) www.VitamixLady.com (the recipes are not just recipes - they also give you the " how to " ) Don't forget to review the FAQs 2) /links (this is where I save the most helpful posts from the list and links to what I think will be helpful to many people) 3) /message/9684 (this is a list of ideas to get you inspired about many of the ways your Vitamix can be used!) For diabetes, I have found that eliminating ALL forms of sugar (except Stevia and low Glycemic Fruits) and grains in any form is a great first step. It doesn't have to be permanent, but if you give this way of eating a trial, you might feel so good and have so much energy that you never want to go back! :-) I am pre-diabetic, and I gave up wheat 4 years ago, and eventually, just dropped all grains. I started out using dates for sweetness (at least they bring along some fiber with the sugar), but have since gone to NO sweeteners or only liquid Stevia. I am currently reading Dr. Rosedale's book - http://drrosedale.com/ and find his views on the relationship between leptin and insulin very enlightening. Here is a quote of his from this link: http://drrosedale.com/resources/pdf/Leptin%20and%20its%20essential%20role%20 in%20health%20disease%20and%20aging.pdf " I am even more convinced now. However leptin may even supersede insulin in importance, for new research is revealing that in the long run glucose and therefore insulin levels may be largely determined by leptin. " Glad you are with us, and look forward to your reply so we can fine-tune our advice to you! :-) Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Dec 26, 2011, at 11:38 PM, wrote: Had my vita mix for yrs. never used but 3 times because I didn't know how too. Took it out tonight and found demo on u tube. Would like to know how and what settings to use such as speed for different techniques as chopping, grating, etc. Do you have any recipes that are designated for diabetes.\ Thanks for your help. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hello Tom,Have you tried Stevia with your granddaughters? It is more natural than most sugar substitutes and might not have the same effects. (I know that I have the same reaction to zylitol as your granddaughters but never to Stevia). Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Dec 27, 2011, at 6:20 PM, Tom Matuschak wrote: Lea Ann I have two granddaughters with type 1 diabetes, the oldest is 12 and she has had it since she was one and the other is seven and has had diabetes for about a year now. As you know it can be challenging for parents to have their children eat a balanced diet when healthy it is really difficult for children with diabetes. My daughter handles it this way she is concerned with mainly carbs. That is not to say the kids eat a bunch of empty carbs but if they have an extra slice of bread she just makes adjustments to their pumps to give more insulin. As far as sugars go the kids will get diarrhea if they eat too much sugar substitutes and dried fruit like dates have a fair amount of carbs. While the oldest granddaughter is getting pretty good at identifying her carbs correctly they often choose meals they can look up easily for the nutritional information like chain restaurants or packaged foods that list carbs. One of my intentions for buying a Vitamix was to make eating a healthy blend of fruits and vegetables a fun thing for the kids when they came over which is fairly often since they don't live very far away. I wanted them to pick out a recipe from the cookbook and have them make it. I even paid extra for the Professional series so even the youngest one could add her ingredients and push the button. That is way I was frustrated with the Create Cookbook when I discovered there were no nutritional values for the recipes because I need to know that information to make choices that won't cause sugar highs. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Yes we have tried that one too. They don't seem to like that one very much in fact I think I still have the remainder of the box of it in the closet. I didn't care for it either. Thanks,Tom From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lea Ann SavageSent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 6:28 PM Subject: Re: Vita Mix 103 Hello Tom, Have you tried Stevia with your granddaughters? It is more natural than most sugar substitutes and might not have the same effects. (I know that I have the same reaction to zylitol as your granddaughters but never to Stevia). Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Dec 27, 2011, at 6:20 PM, Tom Matuschak wrote: Lea Ann I have two granddaughters with type 1 diabetes, the oldest is 12 andshe has had it since she was one and the other is seven and has had diabetesfor about a year now. As you know it can be challenging for parents to havetheir children eat a balanced diet when healthy it is really difficult forchildren with diabetes. My daughter handles it this way she is concernedwith mainly carbs. That is not to say the kids eat a bunch of empty carbsbut if they have an extra slice of bread she just makes adjustments to theirpumps to give more insulin. As far as sugars go the kids will get diarrheaif they eat too much sugar substitutes and dried fruit like dates have afair amount of carbs. While the oldest granddaughter is getting pretty goodat identifying her carbs correctly they often choose meals they can look upeasily for the nutritional information like chain restaurants or packagedfoods that list carbs. One of my intentions for buying a Vitamix was to make eating a healthy blendof fruits and vegetables a fun thing for the kids when they came over whichis fairly often since they don't live very far away. I wanted them to pickout a recipe from the cookbook and have them make it. I even paid extra forthe Professional series so even the youngest one could add her ingredientsand push the button. That is way I was frustrated with the Create Cookbookwhen I discovered there were no nutritional values for the recipes because Ineed to know that information to make choices that won't cause sugar highs.Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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