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There’s no need to peel fruit such as apples, kiwis
or pears or vegetables such as carrots or
beetroot before blending. As vitamins and
minerals are found just below the skin, essential
nutrients are retained.
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If you leave the skin or peel on make sure that
fruit and vegetables are rinsed well before use.
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Always remove peel from pineapple, mango,
melon and citrus fruit and stones from cherries,
peaches etc. before blending.
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Cut fruit and vegetables into roughly 20mm
pieces before blending.
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Almonds, cashews and other nuts do not need to
be soaked overnight before use.
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Cover flax seeds with a little cold water and leave
overnight to soak before use.
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Choose ripe bananas for your drinks as they have
a better flavour than green bananas.
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Choose dessert apples with care for your drinks
as some varieties can be tart.
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Frozen fruits such as berries and mango are
convenient and suitable for your Nutrition
Express. Frozen coconut chunks blend more
easily if defrosted before use.
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Some smoothies can thicken or separate if left to
stand. If you store your drink for later, you may
need to stir it before consuming.
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Smoothies containing Chia seeds are best
consumed immediately.
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Similarly some drinks tend to lose their rich
colour, as a result of oxidation when left to stand.
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Beetroot and spices such as ground turmeric can
stain clothing, utensils and work surfaces, take
care when using these ingredients.
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When making dips and sauces, use the 530ml
Beaker only. You may need to scrape the Beaker
sides down partway through blending with a
spatula.
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Thick mixtures such as hummus and pate are not
suitable for making in your Nutrition Express.
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Stir the honey and fig glaze through Greek Yogurt
or use as a filling for filo or other pastries.
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Some protein powder additives can cause a
reaction (fermentation) with other ingredients.
Be careful when using and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Do not store
these mixed drinks in an airtight container as
the fermentation can cause the mixture to
expand and cause the lid seal to burst. If in
doubt store in the container with the lid
removed.
Hints and Tips
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