The Blender Girl

The Blender Girl Hey, I'm Tess and I share delicious recipes, health tips, and things I find funny. But, it didn't start out this way. I wanted to help other people do the same.

Visit my main website to get healthy recipes, free cookbooks, and wellness tips: https://www.theblendergirl.com/

To get healthy, improve your gut health and digestion, lose weight, and change your eating habits, and get personal support from me and my team of dietitians click on this link: https://www.skinny60.com/

To do a quick reboot with one of my detox programs and learn about juicing, head

to this link: https://www.thedecadentdetox.com/

I'm Tess, and I want to help you get healthy eating delicious food that you are your family are actually excited to eat! (Otherwise healthy habits just don't stick and we want to eat donuts and fries...right?!)

I'm a cook and author of The Blender Girl cookbooks with Penguin Random House, and the creator of The Decadent Detox® and Skinny60® health programs. Millions of people use The Blender Girl recipes, I've sold over 200,000 cookbooks, and over 30,000 people have used my programs to get healthy and stay healthy. I grew up on a conventional diet of meat and three veg, and enjoyed good health. Until I developed debilitating fatigue in my teens. I was finally diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus. I tried what felt like a hundred different diets looking for ways to restore my health. The power of whole foods, smoothies, salads, soups, juicing, and other healthy recipes helped me gain my energy back! I enjoyed really good health and ate whatever I wanted and never put on any weight. (Yeah...one of "those" people) for most of my life. Until I turned 40, my hormones shifted, I was exhausted, I packed on over 30 pounds, and I looked like a puffed up blowfish. So, I cherry-picked the best parts of everything I tried, and in consultation with some of the best doctors and dietitians in the country, created The Decadent Detox® and Skinny60® systems. I lost over 35 pounds, I was sleeping through the night, and had more energy than I had ever had. So, I consulted with some of the top doctors and dietitians in the country to fine-tune this system for other people. So, I put a group of beta testers through the programs, and the results were incredible. (Watch the video testimonials on my websites.) Now that over 30,000 have used these systems to get healthy, lose weight, reduce, inflammation and aches and pains, improve their gut health and digestion, lower their blood pressure and cholesterol, regulate their blood sugar, sleep through the night, gain more energy, and get glowing skin, I have the data: These programs WORK. What is the secret? REALLY AMAZING FOOD. That is why people do my programs and keep coming back with their friends and family. Because the food is healthy and also DELICIOUS. My superpower is putting mind-blowing flavors together! Every recipe has to look beautiful, be nutrient-dense, make you swoon with every bite, and leave you dreaming about having it again. So, basically, I create every recipe like it's our last meal on earth, and I'm cooking for George Clooney! When you love the food you're eating, it is easier to stick to healthy habits for long-term changes. My team of dietitians and I help thousands of people every month get healthy and improve their quality of life. We want to help YOU! Read my full story: https://www.theblendergirl.com/about/

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Need more energy? Join the 5-Day Energy Challenge: https://theblendergirl.lpages.co/free-5-day-energy-boost/

Looking for smoothies, get your Free Smoothie Guide here:https://www.theblendergirl.com/the-ultimate-green-smoothie-guide

To get my top detox recipes, get your Free Detox Cookbook here:
https://theblendergirl.lpages.co/free-detox-cookbook/

To get my top 5 dinner recipes, get your Free Dinners Cookbook here:
https://theblendergirl.lpages.co/5-easy-healthy-dinners-cookbook/

GET THE BLENDER GIRL COOKBOOKS:

The Blender Girl Cookbook:https://www.amazon.com/Blender-Girl-Super-Healthy-Drinks-100-Gluten-Free/dp/1607746433/

The Blender Girl Smoothies book:
https://www.amazon.com/Blender-Girl-Smoothies-Gluten-Free-Paleo-Friendly/dp/1607748932/

The Perfect Blend book:https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Blend-Blender-Energize-Revitalize/dp/160774645X/

If you have questions, please reach out to me using the link below:
https://www.theblendergirl.com/contact-faq/

We are excited to help you get healthy and LOVE healthy food! x Tess

I love the Karen Kenney Podcast. Karen Kenney does so much research before the interview and is so present and generous ...
12/17/2025

I love the Karen Kenney Podcast. Karen Kenney does so much research before the interview and is so present and generous with you. We had the most amazing conversation about things we all struggle with: Holding our fears and turning them into love, expressing our vulnerability, showing up with courage and going after what we want. Then, dealing with imposter syndrome when we get it! I share some of my biggest regrets and how those lessons motivate me to create real change in my own life and in the people I coach. We talk about the power of nourishing ourselves, and freedom that comes when we let go of perfection. Karen did our Skinny60® program earlier this year, and we talk about why it works so well for women over 40. This conversation is like a big warm hug. I could talk to Karen for hours. She is a really special person. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, on YouTube, or on her website.
https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast/the-60-day-reset-with-tess-masters

12/16/2025

I wish someone told me this when I was younger.
When I hit perimenopause, my body completely changed.
I packed on 30 pounds.
My sugar cravings were so bad I would scoff an entire tub of ice cream in one sitting.
I was bloated and looked 3 months pregnant.
I started waking up every night at 2AM and couldn’t get back to sleep for hours.
I had hot flashes, sweats, brain fog, and mood swings that were ruling my life.
And the exhaustion was next-level.
What I’d always done—eat healthy, exercise, and take supplements wasn’t working anymore.
Doctors kept telling me, “You’re getting older. This is normal.”
But, common doesn’t mean normal.
Just because your friends are struggling with the same problems, doesn’t mean that’s how it’s supposed to be.
We think that menopause brain and hot flashes are “completely normal”.
And, that aches and pains, sleep issues, and feeling exhausted every day is a "normal part of aging”.
I didn’t want being miserable to be my new normal.
So I went looking for answers, and what I learned changed everything.
I worked with leading doctors and dietitians who helped me understand what was actually going on in my body, and that I had the power to control how I felt.
What finally helped me wasn’t a diet, and it wasn’t taking medication.
I didn’t need to “eat less and exercise more”.
The root cause of all my health issues was GUT HEALTH.
We hear about the importance of digestion, and the term “gut microbiome” on the news.
But, nobody really explains that our gut literally controls our blood sugar, hormones, and metabolism. (Basically—our ability to lose weight.)
Once I learned that, I finally understood why what I was doing wasn’t working!
When I got my gut health under control, everything changed.
No more sugar cravings and late-night shoving ice cream into my mouth.
The hot flashes, sweats, and mood swings went away.
So did the gas and bloating. I had a flat stomach again.
My sleep was amazing - no more getting up to p*e every night.
And, my energy went through the roof!
PLUS, I lost the 30 pounds (and a few pounds more) completely naturally without dieting or taking a GLP-1 medication.
I don't just “feel like myself again”. I feel BETTER in my 50’s than I did in my 30’s.
I know how frustrating it is to feel like a hostage in your own body and think nothing will ever work to lose weight and get healthy.
This is why I teamed up with dietitians to help other women get skinny.
And if you flinch at the word skinny, I get it.
But, to us, “skinny” is not about being thin or tracking numbers on a scale.
It’s about getting “the skinny” on what your body needs to run better at this phase of life.
It’s about upgrading your life.
So, that...
You’re not thinking about food 24/7. Food cravings don’t rule your life.
You’re not worried about everything you put into your body and how it’s affecting your weight.
You’re not afraid to go out to eat with friends or go on vacation.
You’re not stressed about opening your closet because nothing fits.
You don’t have the mental load of obsessing about your health and how you look all the time.
When you get your gut health and digestion under control, and eat foods that are right for your body, you lose weight naturally!
You can get your blood sugar under control and balance your hormones. (Whether you’re on HRT or not.)
And, if you’ve got high blood pressure and cholesterol issues, you can get that under control, too!
It is a totally different world when you know exactly what to do to lose weight and maintain better health for the rest of your life.
You feel great in your body and confident and in control again.
And, it’s not just me. Hundreds of other women (my age and older) have used this same approach successfully.
So, what I think is “normal” has changed.
I know menopause symptoms are not normal. You can get rid of them.
And it can be normal to sleep through the night and bound out of bed with energy in your 70’s!
You don’t have to suffer. You just need to focus on your gut health.
Let's make feeling great the new normal.
If you're thinking, “YES, this is exactly what I need” I’m opening up enrollment to Skinny60® soon.
This is my program for women over 40 who want to ditch the diet confusion and get a personalized nutrition and gut health system led by dietitians so they can lose 10-30 pounds in 60 days and achieve their health goals without GLP-1’s.
If you want to get “skinny” and start feeling better in 2026, I’ve opened up some slots on my calendar to talk to you to see if this is the right fit.
You can book a 15-minute call with me to talk about where you’re at, your goals, and whether Skinny60® is for you at:
https://www.skinny60.com/call
I'm excited to meet you.

Are you a writer, want to be a writer, or just love books and movies? So many great takeaways from my conversation with ...
12/16/2025

Are you a writer, want to be a writer, or just love books and movies? So many great takeaways from my conversation with Jess Taylor on the It Has To Be Me podcast this week.
For ten years, Jess worked as a literary agent at Curtis Brown in New York and Endeavour in L.A, working with writers to develop and sell many great books (and some film adaptations), including two of my favorites: What’s Eating Gilbert Grape and Sideways.
He then transitioned into developmental editing, collaborating with novelists, screenwriters, and journalists like the amazing Gregg Hurwitz.
Together, we explore crafting narrative, developing plot and character, relishing language, and leveraging our curiosity. Jess brings in “incidentation”—a concept he learned from a great TV writer—and why sometimes “telling” over “showing” is the way to go. Then walks us through how to live in a story so it’s real to you, to get to the place where your characters make choices before you do. That’s how your story takes on its own internal drive.
You’ll hear about the power of the zero draft (just talk it out!), the best way to test-drive your ideas, when it’s time to work with an editor and how to find the right one, and the evolving role of AI in the writing process.
Don’t miss listening to this episode at ItHasToBeMe.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
https://ithastobeme.com/podcast/episodes/jess-taylor-writing-tips-to-build-it-live-in-it/

12/08/2025

We're getting writing tips from editor and former literary agent, Jess Taylor on the It Has To Be Me podcast this week.
After helping craft and sell great books (and the film adaptations) for What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Sideways, and many others, Jess says one of the biggest challenges for writers is learning what to omit.
Yes! In great books and movies, there's so much we're not told. We don’t need a lot of information to get there. If it's compelling storytelling, we'll figure it out and go along for the ride.
If you're a writer, do not miss this episode. And, if you're not, you will love his insights into books and movies, and the anecdotes are so much fun!
Listen on our website or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
https://ithastobeme.com/podcast/episodes/jess-taylor-writing-tips-to-build-it-live-in-it/

Are you sitting on a story you have to tell? Jess Taylor, editor and former literary agent is on the It Has To Be Me pod...
12/07/2025

Are you sitting on a story you have to tell? Jess Taylor, editor and former literary agent is on the It Has To Be Me podcast spilling the tea about what makes compelling writing, and why people will be drawn to your unique voice.
Together, we explore crafting narrative, developing plot and character, relishing language, and leveraging our curiosity. Jess brings in “incidentation”—a concept he learned from a great TV writer—and why sometimes “telling” over “showing” is the way to go. Then walks us through how to live in a story so it's real to you, to get to the place where your characters make choices before you do. That's how your story takes on its own internal drive.
You’ll hear about the power of the zero draft (just talk it out!), the best way to test-drive your ideas, when it’s time to work with an editor and how to find the right one, and the evolving role of AI in the writing process.
The key takeaway: Have fun realizing your story. What's not fun to write isn't fun to read.
Listen to this episode on our website or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, of YouTube.
https://ithastobeme.com/podcast/episodes/jess-taylor-writing-tips-to-build-it-live-in-it/

12/07/2025

Are you sitting on a story you have to tell? This week on the It Has To Be Me podcast, I'm talking with Jess Taylor, the editor I have worked with on all three of my books, about what makes compelling writing, and why people will be drawn to your unique voice.
Jess is one of the smartest and funniest people I know.
For ten years, he worked as a literary agent at Curtis Brown in New York and Endeavour in L.A, working with writers to develop and sell many great books (and some film adaptations), including two of my favorites: What’s Eating Gilbert Grape and Sideways.
Fine-tuning stories is Jess's superpower.
So, transitioned into developmental editing, collaborating with novelists, screenwriters, and journalists like the amazing Gregg Hurwitz.
Gregg suggested I consult with Jess back when I was writing The Blender Girl, and we’ve been working together ever since, including the show notes for every episode of the podcast.
Jess has made me a better writer, and the work is so much more fun when you do it with him!
If you’re a writer, don't miss his tips about talking out a zero draft, crafting narrative, developing plot and character, and working with an editor and agent.
And, if you’re not a writer, I think you’ll enjoy his insights about why we love reading books and watching movies so much. And his anecdotes are hilarious.
Don't miss listening to this episode at ItHasToBeMe.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
https://ithastobeme.com/podcast/episodes/jess-taylor-writing-tips-to-build-it-live-in-it/

The best smoothie on the planet? The Tastes-Like-Ice-Cream Kale Shake from The Blender Girl cookbook. It is still the mo...
12/06/2025

The best smoothie on the planet? The Tastes-Like-Ice-Cream Kale Shake from The Blender Girl cookbook. It is still the most popular recipe. I love getting emails every week with photos of people making it. If you haven't made it, don't miss it. It really does taste like ice cream. Yum!
https://www.theblendergirl.com/recipe/tastes-like-ice-cream-kale-smoothie/

I love getting emails from people blending their way through The Blender Girl cookbook. 🩷The first of the three books in...
12/04/2025

I love getting emails from people blending their way through The Blender Girl cookbook. 🩷

The first of the three books in The Blender Girl series is still the favorite. It makes a great gift for somebody wanting to use their blender for more than smoothies, soups, and margaritas. 🎉

The book contains 100 gluten-free, vegan recipes that can all be made in a blender: smoothies, cocktails, appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, condiments, and desserts. 😋

Some of the most popular recipes include the:

Tastes-Like-Ice Cream Kale shake 🥤
Fresh Spring Rolls with Orange-Almond Sauce 😋
Creamy and Crunchy Potato Salad 🥔
Creamy Cauliflower Soup 🥣
Spicy Chickpea Burgers 🍔
Mushroom Stroganoff 🍄‍🟫
Chocolate Orange Torte 🥮
Chai Rice Pudding 😋
Pineapple Vanilla Sangria 🍹

In addition to the recipes, there is a comprehensive narrative section that includes information for selecting the best blenders, creating incredible smoothies, soaking and sprouting, and making homemade nut milks. And, practical health information about the benefits of raw foods, probiotic-rich foods, food combining, and alkalinity. ✅

Get your copy on Amazon or at bookstores. 🩷
https://www.amazon.com/Blender-Girl-Super-Healthy-Drinks-100-Gluten-Free/dp/1607746433/

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