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QUICK TIPS GUIDE
BLENDER
Always put the hardest ingredients into the blending cup first (ice cubes, frozen fruit) and finish with the softer
ingredients and liquids.
It is recommended that most foods be cut into 1 - 2cm pieces to achieve the most uniform result.
For best results in the fastest time, pulse a few times before running continuously. Pulses should be short bursts
with about 1 second in between each one to allow the blade to stop rotating between pulses.
To crush ice, put no more than 3 standard ice cubes into the blending cup at one time. Pulse until uniformly
crushed.
When blending thicker mixtures, lightly hold down top of blending cup to prevent excessive movement.
After blending, flip the blending cup over so that the blade assembly is on the top. Gently tap the cup on the
counter a few times to prevent any spillage. Remove the blade assembly and replace with the provided lid.
JUICER
Extracted juice captures about 95% of the nutrients from fresh fruits and vegetables. Drinking extracted juice is a
fast and efficient way for your body to digest and absorb all these nutrients. Digesting whole fruits can take about
an hour; extracted juices take only 15 minutes.
Freshly extracted juices are an excellent aid in weight management and in cleanses, which rid the body of toxins.
Always use fresh, organic, and seasonal produce. Organic produce is grown without synthetic fertilizers and chemi-
cals, which is very important when juicing whole foods. Buying foods in season is considerably less expensive than
purchasing off-season, and flavours are much better.
Always juice fresh fruits and vegetables as soon as possible after purchasing. The longer produce is held the more
nutrients it loses.
Certain fruits should be peeled before juicing. Examples are pineapples, melons, mangoes, papayas, citrus – any
fruit with skin that you cannot eat. Also, remove all pits and hard seeds from peaches, cherries, mangoes, etc.
Citrus fruit juice is delicious and richer in nutrients.
If cucumbers are waxy, peel them before juicing.
Juice the softer ingredients before the harder ones.
Carrots make a great and tasty base for vegetable juices and apples do the same for fruit juices.
Beets and carrots both have a naturally high sugar content, so when added to vegetable juices they can balance
out any bitter flavours juiced vegetables may have.
Use the juice extractor in tandem with the blender. Blend fresh juices with ingredients like bananas, yogurt, and
protein powders for delicious power smoothies.
It is also possible to make a healthier, fresher version of your favourite cocktail with fresh juices.
Stir fruit juices into sparkling water or seltzer to make a natural soda.
The pulp that is separated from the juice has its own health benefits. It is high in fibre and can be used in a variety
of ways.
