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Preparing Fruits,
Vegetables & Nuts.
• Wash all fruits and vegetables immediately after purchasing and store
them in the refrigerator. This way they are ready to juice at any time.
• Always juice fresh fruits and vegetables as soon as possible after
purchasing. The longer produce is held, the more nutrients are lost.
• All nuts must be soaked prior to juicing.
• 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.
• If cucumbers are waxy, peel them before juicing.
• Completely thaw frozen fruits before juicing. Do not use ice.
Juicing Hints & Tips
• When making mixed juices and nut "milks," it is best to have the juice
spout in the closed position to allow the juice/milk to self-mix prior to
dispensing.
• Juice the softer ingredients before the harder ones.
• When juicing herbs or leafy greens, juice them in the middle of a
combination of ingredients in order to extract the greatest amount of juice.
• 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 flavors juiced
vegetables may have.
• Blend fruit juices with sparkling water or seltzer to make a natural soda.
• Leave the smart cap open when juicing ingredients that often creates
foam during extraction. (e.g. apples, celery)
• Use your taste to guide you on fruit and vegetable combinations
for juices. The recipes provided in this booklet are a guideline, but
the possibilities are endless. Experiment to discover your favorite
combinations.
Healthy Juicing Facts
• 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 of those 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.
• Fresh juices should be consumed immediately.
They lose nutrients as they sit.
• Citrus fruit juice is delicious and creamy, and rich in nutrients.
• 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. See our recipes as
guides on how you can incorporate the fibrous pulp into your diet.
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