Here's what I want to admit even though it feels uncomfortable: I want a big life. I want greatness. I want big impact.
I'm done lessening my desire. Simplicity sounds like something I should want. But honestly? I want my life to be stunningly, crazily, stupidly complex.
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I too have yearned for a simpler existence, a metaphorical cabin in the woods away from the pressures of modern life. I have downsized and minimized both my physical and emotional needs.
But I look at greatness and I wonder if the greatest thinkers and innovators would have amassed their influence had they tampered down their desire, their ambition, their hunger for something larger than simple pleasures.
Minimalism and the embracing of simple pleasures has permeated our current culture, and I get it. I understand the rejection of mass consumption. I understand the need for minimalism and simplicity, to encourage others to question their consumptive habits. But I find that too much minimalism is paradoxically too much of a good thing.
I think it's completely OK to want things, to chase after experiences beyond sitting in nature staring at a tree. For example, I think being in nature is wonderful, but it's not going to satisfy a hunger for a Big Life. I love the idea of purging your possessions, but I don't love the idea of shaming others because they want to experience physical success. Perhaps minimalism is a great ground zero to begin again from, but I am hesitant about staying there, about building a home in small desires.
When minimalism and the pursuit of simple turns into a weird competition of who can want the least, the point has been missed. Since when did it become trendy to tamp down desire to the lowest amount possible?
In my experience, downsizing my ambition, wants, needs, and desires has always been a product of fear. The lower my expectations, the less room for disappointment, failure, and struggle. If I can make my wants small enough to achieve them with ease, then I will never suffer.
I will also never strive, achieve, or impact.
That's a dangerous game to play with yourself, because what seems virtuous can also seem a lot like making yourself small enough to bow down to fear. While I am against blind consumption, I am also against the idea that we should make our lives as small as possible, to never strive, to stop dreaming of impact and change.
Giving up on high expectations looks an awful lot like giving up on yourself.
Because the truth is that it's scary to dream. It's scary to risk disappointment and failure and the possibility of finding out that your dream may not be your future. But we all inherently understand that great things usually are born from great risk. If we are given just one life, why would we ever want to make our wants and desires and needs so small? Why would we want to simplify ourselves down when we can live in the messy and beautiful world of complexity?
I understand the desire to simplify, and it seems legitimate. It seems like a good idea to stop striving and to be present enough to enjoy what is now and happening and here. I do not advocate that anyone trade on their present misery for a future payoff. But I don't know that present gratefulness should ever cause complacency.
This world does not need more mindless consumption... But we do need more hope, more people brazen enough to believe that there is always more work that needs to be done to bring a better world.
While I thought simplicity and less expectations and less desire would bring me more gratefulness, all it really did was leave me nothing to look forward to, nothing at all ahead in my life to work toward. Life is long, and dreams keep you alive and purposeful. Simplifying my life down to being grateful for just the smallest things improved my state of mind in some ways, but overall brought me a sense that no future joy was available. That if this is the best there is, then why keep going? Why do nothing but maintain?
Yet we are not built for maintenance. If we were, our world would not have progressed. We would not be innovating or improving. We would simply be existing. This world does not need more mindless consumption, that is for sure. But we do need more hope, more people brazen enough to believe that there is always more impact, more work that needs to be done to bring a better world.
Make your wants small if that's your desire. But if it's out of fear, that's a slippery slope. Because if you're trying to fit yourself into a smaller life in order to avoid the risk of trying, then how satisfied can you really be? If the pursuit of simplicity is born from a panicked need for easy, then I would reassess. Is that what you want from your one life? To want less in order to try less?
This post originally appeared on Medium and was republished with the author's permission. Jamie Varon is a writer based in Los Angeles. The views expressed herein are hers. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
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We spend a lot of time scouring the Web for tasty, trendy, and healthy recipes. It's one of the many perks of working at Greatist. In the process, we come across some amazing resources for easy meals that prove cooking healthy doesn't have to be expensive or a giant time suck. And now, we want to make a habit of sharing them with you!
This week's featured foodie is Angela Simpson of Eat-Spin-Run-Repeat.com. An avid runner and health coach, Angela's goal is to inspire others to live life to the fullest and to passionately chase their goalsâ€"all while eating clean, nutrient-dense foods that don't skimp on flavor. Case in point: These seven delicious, dairy-free smoothies. Enjoy!
This smoothie bowl is so creamy, you’d swear it contained dairy. But don’t be fooledâ€"blended bananas, cashew milk, and a generous scoop of cashew butter are what makes it smooth, sweet, and satisfying.
If you’re not keen on the bitterness of grapefruits but still want to take advantage of their health benefits, this is the smoothie for you. It's naturally sweetened with banana and super creamy, thanks to avocado. Blended with some chilled green tea, this smoothie will give you more energy than your morning cup of coffee.
Even if you’re not feeling under the weather, this smoothie bowl is a great way to keep your immune system strong. Chia seeds provide a dose of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, which will help keep you feeling full for hours.
Pineapple is an excellent fruit for masking the taste of greens, and it adds a nice tartness to this smoothie. Garnish with some toasted coconut, close your eyes, and daydream about lying on the beach!
Hello, antioxidants! But health benefits aside, this smoothie bowl tastes amazing and can be dressed up with whatever toppings you like.
Can you ever go wrong with chocolate and nut butter? Made with frozen bananas, chocolate protein powder, gluten-free oats, and a big dollop of almond butter, the thought of this smoothie during your next run (or meeting) might just help you find the motivation you need to finish strong.
Using frozen blueberries and fiber-rich chia seeds for this recipe helps thicken the texture, which means you won’t need as much ice (it dilutes the flavor). Top it with more blueberries, almonds, and your favorite granola.
To learn more about Angela, check out her blog or follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and/or Pinterest.
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Macros, activating, sprouting…ever wonder what health bloggers and Instagrammers are on about? Healthista’s Vicky Hadley breaks down 15 health buzzwords and shows you how to sound like you know what they mean
The wellbeing revolution is taking the UK by storm with new healthy restaurants opening every other day and more of us working fitness into our busy lives. So it’s no surprise that the vocabulary to describe the components of a healthy lifestyle has expanded too. If you already know your probiotics from your prebiotics and your kombucha from your sauerkraut then skip this bit (but how about activating? That was even new to us). For everyone else, here’s how to pronounce them, use them in a sentence and work them into your life.
1. MACROS
Short for? Macro-nutrients
Pronounced? ‘Mac-row-new-tree-ants’
What are they? Macro-nutrients are nutrients required to give us energy to keep our bodies functioning. The three macro-nutrients are fats, carbohydrates and proteins and by consuming the correct amount of macro-nutrients for your desired results, whether that is muscle gain, fat loss or toning up, you are more likely to achieve your bodily goals.
Macro-counting is a fairly simple method to allow you to calculate how to balance your diet. This is worked out via a ratio format, the basic ratio is 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent fat and 30 percent protein. However, when we work out our individual percentage to fit our bodily goals the ratios will change as we have to take our height, weight and desired goal into perspective.
How to use it? ‘I’ve eaten all of my macros today’
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2. PROBIOTIC
Pronounced? ‘PRO-BY-OT-ICK’
What are they? Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system. Our bodies are full of bacteria which is both good and bad. However, probiotics are often called “good†or “helpful†bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy. Probiotics are already present in our bodies but by adding them in via a supplement or certain probiotic rich foods you can help ensure your body and gut stays healthy. Good bacteria in the gut have been linked with weight, mood, skin and digestion.
How to use it in a sentence? ‘I’ve started taking probiotics as I haven’t felt well lately’.
3. PREBIOTIC
Pronounced? ‘PREE-BY-OT-ICK’
What are they? Prebiotics are indigestible dietary fibres that we get from certain foods that when consumed help probiotics and good bacteria in the body grow. What happens when we eat prebiotics then? The prebiotics make their way towards our digestive tract, helping us break down foods more productively which improves our digestion. Prebiotics help aid the good bacteria present in the body, and when they are taken with probiotics they can ensure the gut remains completely healthy. Foods rich in prebiotics include onions, leeks, whole grains and bananas.
How to use it in a sentence? ‘I’m switching to whole grains as they have prebiotics within them’.
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4. FERMENTED
Pronounced? ‘FUR-MEN-TED’
What is it? Fermentation is a process that normally turns sugar to alcohol using yeast. However, fermented foods such as sauerkraut contain healthy bacterias naturally. The benefits of eating fermented foods include getting essential nutrients such as vitamin K2 and probiotics into the body and they’re much more potent sources of good bacteria than taking a pill. The probiotic aspect of fermented foods not only helps heal the gut and improve the digestive system but plays an important role at keeping our immune system healthy. Fermented foods include sauerkraut, pickles, miso soup and kimchi (you’ll find them later in our buzzwords list).
How to use it in a sentence? ‘I’m adding fermented foods to my diet because of the probiotic benefits’.
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5. SAUERKRAUT
Pronounced: ‘SOUR-KRAT’
What is it? Sauerkraut is the result of a fermented cabbage that has been preserved in a sealed jar without oxygen over a set amount of time usually around four to six weeks. The cabbage is shredded and salt is added which works at pulling the water out of the cabbage to enable the fermenting process. Sauerkraut not only contains all of the benefits including cancer fighting properties that normal cabbage contains, but it also has live bacteria that helps the good bacteria in the gut flourish whilst simultaneously aiding digestion. It’s delicious added to salads or even soups.
How to use it in a sentence? ‘Why not add some sauerkraut to your meal to help the good bacteria in your gut?’
6. KIMCHI
Pronounced? ‘KIM-CHEE’
What is it? Kimchi is a Korean raw vegetable pickle that like sauerkraut has become naturally fermented in a puree of fruits, garlic, ginger and spices like chilli powder. It is also considered to be a ‘living’ food because of the probiotic benefits and live bacteria that help the gut. Kimchi is also considered to be a superfood that will provide our body with nutrients to aid our immune system, digestive system and health. By the way, although the taste is super-strong, it’s utterly delicious.
How to use it in a sentence? ‘I’m adding kimchi to my dinner to help me digest my dinner’.
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7. Â LIVE CULTURES
Pronounced: ‘LIE-V CULT-TURE-S’
What are they? Live cultures are sometimes used instead of the word ‘probiotic’. They are microorganisms found in foods such as yoghurt and probiotics. The main difference between live cultures and probiotics is that probiotics are live cultures, but live cultures are not always probiotic as although most live cultures do, not all live cultures contain good bacteria. An example of live cultures with good bacteria include Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus.
How to use it in a sentence? ‘Go for the natural yoghurt as it has live cultures within it.’
8. GI
Short for? Glycemic Index
Pronounced? ‘GLY-CEE-MICK IN-DEX’
What is it? Glycemic Index (GI) is a scale that analyses how much a particular carbohydrate containing food will be digested into our bodies and how much it will effect our blood sugar levels. We ideally want to keep our GI low so by eating carbohydrates that are low on the glycemic index scale you can keep your blood sugar levels stable, and less likely to cause blood sugar spikes. Foods high on the glycemic index can lead to issues such as breakouts, low energy slumps, fatigue and low moods. Check the GI of any food here glycemicindex.com
How to use it in a sentence? ‘I’m going for quinoa instead of rice as it has a lower GI’.
9. GL
Short for? Glycemic load
Pronounced? ‘GLY-CEE-MICK LOW-DUH’
What is it? Glycemic load, similar to glycemic index is the measurement that allows us to tell how quickly the sugar in the carbohydrates we consume raise blood glucose levels. Foods with a glycemic load (GL) under ten are seen to be low-GL foods and have a small impact on raising your blood sugar levels. Whilst foods with a glycemic load of 20 or above are considered to be high-GL foods that tend to cause blood sugar spikes. The main difference between the glycemic load and the glycemic index is that the GI does not take into account the amount of carbohydrates in the particular food. So glycemic load is actually a better indicator on how the carbohydrate food will affect blood sugar. Find out the GL of common foods here.
How to use it in a sentence? ‘‘Don’t eat that cake, it has a really high on GL.â€
10. HIIT
Short for? High Intensity Interval Training
Pronounced? ‘HIT’
What is it? HIIT is a type of training that involves changing up the tempo of your workout. High Intensity Interval Training is an excellent workout to help burn fat, improve endurance and toning. It isnormally practiced in between five and 30 minute long workouts, in which you train intensly for a period of time normally around 15 seconds then rest for 40 before repeating over the set amount of time.
How to use it in a sentence? ‘I’m going to do a HIIT workout at the gym today’.
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11. TRX
Short for? Total Body Resistance Exercise
Pronounced? ‘TEE-ARE-EX’
What is it? TRX is a type of exercise workout that utilises your body weight and gravity. It was invented by Navy SEAL, Aaron Baldwin and is an excellent way of helping to develop balance, upper body and core strength as well as giving you an intense workout. Uses TRX suspension ropes we can perform numerous exercises with them including pull ups, press ups and more.
How to use it in a sentence? ‘I’m adding some TRX exercises into my fitness regime to boost my workout’.
12. KETTLE BELLS
Pronounced: ‘KETTLE-BELLS’
What are they? Kettle bells are iron balls with a handle attached to the top of them. It is a type of exercise equipment that can help you to build muscle and tone up whilst aiding fat loss. Many gyms have kettle bell classes which exercise plenty of the main muscle groups especially within the arms, legs and core. They’re easier to use for whole body exercise than dumbbells as they can be used singley or together.
How to use it in a sentence? ‘I’m joining the Kettle Bell class today’
13. QUINOA
Pronounced: ‘KEEN-OH-WAH’
What is it? Quinoa is a grain that looks very similar to couscous, however, is gluten free and filled with protein. Quinoa is a very highly rated carbohydrate in the health world because of the break down of its nutrition. Just one cup of quinoa contains eight grams of protein, five grams of fiber and many essential omega 3 fatty acids that balance hormones and boost the immune system. Quinoa is known as a complete protein, which means it provides all nine essential amino acids needed for good health. Our bodies are unable to produce these nutrients itself so we must get them through our diets. Amino acids work at building muscle, keeping our immune systems strong and overall our body healthy. Most grains such as wheat or rice are missing one or more of the essential amino acids which is why quinoa is such a great alternative.
How to use in a sentence? ‘If you avoid meat why not try quinoa because it is a complete protein’.
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14. SPROUTING
Pronounced: ‘SPROUT-ING’
What is it? Sprouting is the process of enabling seeds to grow. Sprouting similar to cooking, reduces anti-nutritional compounds in raw legumes meaning that we get the full nutritional benefits of the legumes. The most popular sprouted foods at the moment amongst the health world are sprouted grains such as quinoa, chia seeds and almonds. To sprout your grains, you simply leave them in water over a period of time which causes their outer layers to split open allowing a young shoot to blossom. When this happens, the newly emerging sprout takes some of the grain’s starches which changed the nutritional content of the food. Because there’s less starch in each sprouted grain, the protein and fibre measurements in the grains will become higher. Less starch means less carbohydrates so this means the sprouted grains will have a lower glycemic index too. Sprouting has many other benefits as well including boosting the foods level of vitamins and minerals.
How to use it in a sentence? ‘Try soaking the seeds in water as sprouting foods can help digestion’.
15. ACTIVATING
Pronounced:‘ACTIVE-ATE-ING’ What is it? Activated almonds seem to be everywhere at the moment. Similar to sprouting, it works by putting nuts or seeds through a process of soaking and drying before eating them. The nutrients in the nuts and seeds are enhanced and easier for the body to absorb when they go through this process whilst still tasting exactly the same. The process of activating much like sporuting allows the body to digest the foods easier and helps us reap the full nutrients from the foods as it causes the essential minerals such as iron and zinc to become more avoailable for our bodies. In normal unactivated nuts, seeds and other plant based foods like quinoa a compound called phytic acid is present which binds to minerals such as zinc, iron, magnesium, calcium and chromium and can make it hard for our bodies to absorb these minerals and digest them properly. By soaking and activating the foods you can reduce the phytic acid in the foods aiding their digestion.
How to use it in a sentence? ‘Have you tried activating your almonds yet? They are so much better for you’.
Healthy kitchen gadgets can make eating well so much easier. Editor Anna Magee on the gadgets that live in her kitchen and make healthy eating a breeze
1. Best lemon squeezer:Â The Lemon PressÂ
Having water with fresh lemon juice in the morning can have a cleansing effect, which is one of many tips by natural health guru David Wolfe.
I was first introduced to this gadget by one of my favourite nutritionists Ali Godbold who I love because she is a fantastic healthy cook but also makes everything super easy. I use it every morning to make my trusty pint of hot water and lemon. Just place the lemon (or lime for that matter) into the press and well, press. It takes care of all the pips and pressing hard means you extract much more juice than you would with manual squeezing. One of my favourite bargains of all time.
Available on Amazon: Lemon press squeezer â€" Mexican elbow
 Price: £5.92
2. Best blender:Â Vitamix Pro 750
This is probably a predictable choice but honestly, I can’t live without my Vitamix! I got mine for Christmas in 2014 and my husband splashed out and bought me the ‘pro’ version and I am so glad he did. At £650 it’s eye-waveringly expensive but here are the reasons this really is the creme de la creme in the healthy kitchen gadget department.
Along with blending anything, including super-hard beetroot into smoothies, it’s also a soup maker and makes piping hot, cooked soup from scratch in about 10 minutes. You simply throw in the ingredients, set it to ‘soup’ and ten minutes of loud noise later, you’re ready. I throw in kale, stock, garlic and then top it off with shredded spring onions or parsley for a light detecting soup.
But there’s so much more. There is also a ‘frozen desserts’ dial which means you can make fresh sorbet with nothing but frozen fruit. I always have frozen strawberries in the freezer and the Vitamix turns them â€" plus a bit of stevia to sweeten it â€" into the most divine sorbet. I also like using frozen banana, pear and a little cacao powder for a chocolatey treat.
Should I keep going or are you totally bored? One more thing it does and then I will stop. It makes the most profound nut butters with nothing but nuts. Peanuts. almonds, brazils, cashews. For making nut butters I use the dial you can control yourself so I can monitor the consistency (I like peanut butter crunchy but cashew butter smooth).
I know it’s pricey but having broken a gazillion other blenders with my brutal smoothie-making habits, this is money well spent. Plus, given all the freebies I get sent, the fact that my husband actually walked into Selfridges and actually paid full price for this (after I ordered him to of course) is saying something.
Available on Amazon:Â Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender 010337
 Price: £650
3. Best smoothie-maker:Â NutribulletÂ
So why would I need a Nutribullet and a Vitamix? Well, I keep the NutriBullet in the office for making smoothies for snacks or if I am running late and need breakfast in the office.
But if you are looking for a more affordable blender than the Vitamix, the Nurtibullet might be the gadget for you. You wouldn’t believe it judging by it’s size but this tough machine is built with bullet cyclonic action (yes this is serious stuff) and turbo extractor blades that reach a whopping ten thousand RMP. At this speed the blades can pulverise all of the fiddly bits that are packed with goodness into a lusciously thick smoothie that’s easy to digest, meaning your body can get to work absorbing every last drop of nutrition more effectively. The strength of the blades gives room for much experimentation.
Chuck in ice or frozen fruits for a slush-puppie, blend nuts into a smooth creamy butter or even mill oats into flour for a wholesome breakfast shake. The secret with the NutriBullet is to blend for long enough so that your smoothie really gets, well, smooth and to avoid putting really hard vegetables like beetroots into it.
Available on Amazon: Nutri Bullet Price: £99.99
4. Best soup-maker: Tefal Easy Soup  Â
If you love the soup feature on the Vitamix but are looking for a cheaper version the Tefal Easy Soup might be just what you need.  It has four different programs, chunky, smooth, compote and simple blend which allow you to make not only soup but also healthy smoothies. I have this at home and love it because you can choose a chunky soup option which I love. Just throw in the ingredients and it’s done in 25 minutes. For the price, this is a steal. It also makes stewed fruit which is a great sugar-free dessert (pears, plums and peaches work well)
Available from Amazon:Tefal Easy Soup Automatic Soup Maker
 Price: £66.66
5. Best spiralizer: Harcas Vegetable SpiralizerÂ
Spiralizers are all over Instagram, Hemsley and Hemsley are doing them and spiralizing is one of the hottest food trends of the moment. We’ve found the easiest way to make the zoodles (sprialized courgettes) is this int and cheap gadget.
You won’t believe how delicious spiralized courgette tastes until you try it. The funky handheld mandoline by Harcas turns your veg into pasta in seconds and it’s as easy as using a giant pencil sharpener!
I love it because it’s not only easy but it’s really small and easy to clean and uses no electricity. You can use any cylindrical vegetables such as  courgettes, carrots or daikon (delicious long white Japanese radish).
Available on Amazon:Â Harcas Vegetable Spiralizer With Cleaning Brush
 Price: £14.97
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6. Best grinder:Â Wahl Mini GrinderÂ
Always wanted freshly ground coffee, or love recipes that include ground nuts? The Wahl James Martin mini grinder is the perfect addition to a healthy kitchen, making it easy to grind fresh herbs and nuts. I use this one to grind up my herbs and also seeds such as sunflower, hemp and flax. Seeds and nuts are easier to absorb and digest when they’re ground and this literally works in a few seconds.
Available from Amazon: James Martin Mini Grinder ZX595 150 Watt, Stainless Steel
 Price: £15.16
7. Best lunchbox: Â Black + Blum Punch PotÂ
I recently got myself a personal trainer and could only justify the expense if I made my own lunch every single day. I love this because it’s totally leak-free and packs into a snazzy hold pack. I have tested it with leaky things like soup and stew and its totally sealed. Looks quite nice too, no? The two sizes are great for one big lunch or a medium lunch and a snack.
Available on Amazon:Black + Blum Lunch Pot, Lime
 Price: £16.59
8. Best de-seeder:Â The Pomegranate ToolÂ
I love pomegranate added to green leaf salads and they can make a good choice of topping for yoghurts or cereal. They also make a good healthy snack but they can be tricky to eat. Getting all the seeds out of the skin can be time consuming. This simple tool removes the seeds from the hard skin with minimum effort. It’s completely manual and dishwasher safe and there are three parts, a plastic bowl, a deseeder and a soft cover. Watch the video below to see the magic happening.
Available from Amazon:Â Fashion Convenient Pitting Pomegranate Seed Arils Removal Kitchen Peeler Tool
. Price: £9.99
9. Best nutmilk maker: Lovetree nutmilk BagÂ
Nutmilk is expensive but this makes it easy and cheap. The bag is a breeze to clean and dry quickly and is made from super fine mesh so there is a no-bits guarantee.
If you want to make your own nut milk at home soak nuts such as almonds or cashews in cold water overnight. Drain them, wash and then blend together with filtered water. Pour the mixture into a nutmilk bag and press all the liquid into a glass. You can keep nutmilk up to one week in the fridge. I use the ‘bits’ leftover to sprinkle on porridge or chia pudding.
Available from Amazon Price: £6.97
10. Best food processor:Â Magimix Le Mini Plus Â
No kitchen gadget round-up is complete without a food processor but I hate giant gadgets clogging up my bench space which is there for chopping, kneading and sitting on while chatting on the phone.
That’s why I love the Magimix Le Mini Plus which is a compact version of the Magimix classic. Healthy foodies such as Deliciously Ella swear by the brand but if you have a small kitchen you might not like the idea of having another big gadget to cover-up the last bit of surface you have left. But don’t worry, the mini-version is slender but powerful.
It comes with high quality Sabatier stainless steel blades, an egg whisk, a citrus press and a spatula. It also includes a smaller bowl, perfect for preparing single person portions or dips. It’s a true allrounder and can make fluffy meringue, creamy hummus or healthy energy balls fast (remember my benchmarks? Easy and fast).
The Magimix Le Mini Plus is available in white, cream, red and black or a sexy chrome / satin and the auto function will adapt speed according to the task at hand. It performs well grinding nuts and is surprisingly silent. The cleaning process is straight forward  and quick too.
Available on Amazon:Â Magimix Le Mini Plus Food Processor, 1.7 Litre, Black
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