with the living well blender do you have to cut up and clean veggies first--how about taking seeds out of peppers first?

It advertises that your not to have to remove any seeds or do any peeling! ; ) I would say try to find out the horse power on these before deciding. I found one with 2 h.p. costs a small fortune though!
The Healthmaster is not a typical blender. This unit is designed to do 31 kitchen
      jobs in one. The Healthmaster will make everything from hot soups to cold ice
      cream in one step.

 
    01. Juice your favorite fruits and veggies – whole. No paring,
       peeling or seeding!
      02. Make creamy low fat ice creams, frozen yogurts and granitas .
      03. Simmer fresh whole food soups in just minutes.
      04. Create tantalizing dips and salsas - chock full of vitamins and
       heart healthy nutrients like lycopene.
      05. Blend award winning whole fruit smoothies & milkshakes.
      06. Grind smooth or chunky nut butters – preservative-free.
      07. Whisk up your own fat-free salad dressings.
      08. Whizz up fresh organic baby foods in seconds.



Vita-Mix 5200
Best Multifunction blender
pros

    * 2-hp motor
    * Can make soups and grind grains
    * Large 64-ounce jug

cons

    * Expensive
    * Noisy