Healthy Living Solutions

Diabetes

Nearly two thirds of Australian men and half of all women are overweight or obese – a key factor in the alarming rise of type 2 diabetes. The key to long-term weight loss and reducing your waist measurement are regular physical activity and healthy eating.That’s where Vitamix comes in.

High-fibre whole food meals are at the heart of the diabetic diet, helping to keep insulin levels low. Using your Vitamix to create a wide variety of whole food meals without compromising on tasteis a great step towards controlling your diabetes, or helping to prevent it all together.

“After being on medicationfor my diabetes, I’ve been able to control my type 2 diabetes with my diet and no longer have to use my medication. The Vitamix helped me lose 18kg in the last year!”
Hugh, Oregon

Child obesity

In recent years, the number of overweight Australian children has doubled. The cause of such alarming figures can be attributed to unhealthy food choices, a lack of physical activity and family eating habits.

Overweight and obese children need support and encouragement from their parents and carers. Rather than focus on the childs weight, focus on gradually increasing their physical activity and improving eating habits.

Owning a Vitamix can help you to create healthy snack options for your children, such as fresh fruit smoothies, homemade peanut butter and frozen treats like all natural ice cream and ice blocks that kids really love. The best part is, it’s not a diet … it’s delicious.

Adult obesity/weight loss

Recent studies estimate that more than half of all Australian women (52 per cent) and two-thirds of men (67 per cent) are overweight or obese. While the statistics are staggering, the good news is maintaining your health and wellness is not as hard as it seems.

What you eat and how you prepare it will not only reduce your risk of serious illness in the future, but ultimately determines how you look and feel every day. The solution is a whole food diet, full of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

It is just as quick and easy to prepare fresh whole food meals in your Vitamix as it is to heat up pre-packaged unhealthy meals full of added fat, sugar, preservatives, colours and flavours.

Only the Vitamix has the ability to break down whole foods at the cellular level to unlock all the nutrients you need – and with 85 per cent of your foods’ most powerful nutrients found in the pulp, skin and seeds, the Vitamix undoubtedly makes your life easier and healthier.

"I got a Vitamix for Christmas. I was thrilled.My husband and I have been making soups, smoothies and dips and sauces. In two months, we have both gone down a size. We bought it to eat healthier, but we are so excited to see our weight come off.”
Carol, Massachusetts

Cancer

By the age of 85, one in two Australians will be diagnosed with cancer. However, Cancer Council Australia notes that at least one in three cancer cases are preventable, and the number of people dying from the disease could be reduced significantly by choosing a cancer smart lifestyle.

More than 13,000 cancer deaths each year are due to smoking, sun exposure, poor diet, alcohol, inadequate exercise or being overweight. Maintaining a healthy diet is just one step you can take to minimise your cancer risk.

With whole foods such as fruit, vegetables and grains listed in the top ten cancer fighting foods, getting your daily serve has never been easier. Just drop whole foods – seeds, stems and all into your Vitamix machine and flick the switch for delicious whole food juices, smoothies and soups in a matter of minutes.

Heart disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the term used for heart, stroke and blood vessel diseases. It is the leading cause of death in Australia, killing one Australian every 10 minutes.

While CVD claimed the lives of almost 48,500 Australians in 2008, the majority of heart conditions are preventable. Healthy eating and drinking is an important part of looking after your heart, and it all starts with a balanced diet.

Eating a variety of foods including vegetables, wholegrains, fruit and nuts every day is easy with your Vitamix. Whether it’s whipping up a delicious vegetable soup or a heart healthy cheesecake, Vitamix will help give your body the nutritional ammunition it needs to fight disease.

"My life has changed since buying the Vitamix. It is so quick and easy to make fresh and healthy foods such as hummus, peanut butter, and green smoothies every day, not to mention its ability to chop food without pureeing it. I have mastered fresh chunky salsa! It makes fresh preservative free foods in a jiffy, it’s easy to use and clean and has the best warranty on the market. Love the Vitamix! It’s worth changing your life!"
Andrew, Newcastle NSW