blending smoothies in a metal pot - will the vitamins go away?
I do not own a professional mixer where you can put all your fruits in and start to blend. I am using a hand blender. I put all the fruits and some yogurt in the metal pot and then blend it all. Someone told me that the fluid is reacting with the metal/alluminium surface which destroys all the Vitamins. If this is true is there something I can do about it? First I have thought to use a plastic bowl instead but then I thought the metallic blades of the mixer will still affect the Vitamins. Is there any alternative to prepare Smoothies where no metals are involved?
Best Answer
I could not find (quick search) a reference to the fact that using a metal bowl "destroys" vitamins.
Aluminum bowls will react to some ingredients, mostly acidic ones (tomatoes, citrus..), but in a normal usage (blending fruits) , it should not be a problem.
Stainless steel bowls are NON reactive, and can be used with all ingredients, and usually sturdy enough to handle your hand blender.
You could use a glass bowl (tempered) or a plastic bowl.
Professional blenders (vitamix, blendtec, ... ) use either a glass bowl or a plastic bowl.
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Does blending smoothies destroy nutrients?
Does blending destroy nutrients? Also no. Blended fruits and veggies are nutritionally comparable to their whole counterparts. So, if making a smoothie helps you get more produce into your day, then by all means continue doing so!Does blending remove nutrition?
The blending process does not extract nutrients and water the same way juicing does. Instead, it grinds up entire fruits and vegetables, which includes fiber and all. This will allow you to blend thicker kinds of vegetables, ones that may not work so well in a juicer.Does blending destroy fiber?
Fiber doesn't get destroyed by your blender, but the blending process releases fructose sugar and makes it easier to absorb, so if your smoothie contains lots of fruit, this can mean you're more likely to get spikes in blood sugar than if you were eating the fruit whole.How long does it take a smoothie to oxidize?
In general, smoothies keep longer than juice. My rule of thumb is that juice will keep for about 12 hours using this method, while a smoothie will keep up to 24 hours if stored properly in the refrigerator. Just use your eyes and nose to tell \u2013 if it smells off or looks dark brown don't drink it.10 Common Smoothie Mistakes | What NOT to do!
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