The health benefits of eating less processed, less refined foods are well documented. However, preparing whole foods wasn't always the easiest or best-tasting choice. Owning a Vitamix TurboBlend VS changes all that forever. With the flip of a switch, you discover that creating delicious and healthy raw, vegan and vegetarian meals is easier that ever imagined. Variable Speed Control offers unlimited versatility in the home kitchen in one smooth motion. The precision crated stainless steel blades are laser-cut, one piece assembly. Sealed ball bearing prevent food and water penetration. Superior cutting edges join forces with a pulverizing process. A powerful 2 Peak Motor Horsepower propels the blade tip speed up to 240-Mph to blend even the toughest ingredients. The BPA-Free, Shatter-proof Container with 64-Ounce true blending capacity is designed to create a powerful vortex to force ingredients up from the blades and back down the center for thorough processing. Container to base, metal to metal coupling for maximum durability and long life. The spill-proof Lid with Removable Lid Plug seals securely allowing ingredients to be added while process. Tamper design allows for processing thick, dense ingredients and prevents air pockets from forming.