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QUICK TIPS GUIDE
Preparing Fruits &
Vegetables
• 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 purchas
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ing. The longer produce is held, the more nutrients are lost.
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Certain fruits should be peeled before juicing. Examples are pineapples, mel-
ons, mangoes, papayas, and 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.
• Always use fresh, organic and seasonal produce. Organic produce is grown
without synthetic fertilizers and chemicals, 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.
Juicing Hints & Tips
• Juice the softer ingredients before the harder ones.
• When juicing herbs or leafy greens, juice them in the middle of a combina
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tion 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 vegeta
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bles may have.
• Blend fruit juices with sparkling water or seltzer to make a natural soda.
• Use your Compact Juice Extractor in tandem with your 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.
• 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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