Magimix LE DUO Plus XL User Manual
Le Duo
Instructions for Use
Introduction 2
Important safeguards 3
Description 5
Fitting/removing the parts 7
Using the citrus press 8
Using the juicer 9
Using the Smoothie
Using the Slicing/Shredding kit 11
Cleaning 14
Fruit & Vegetables
Golden rules 16
Advice from our dieticians 17
Vitamins and mineral salts 26
Kids’ corner 28
Recipes
Spring 29
Summer 41
Autumn 53
Winter 65
Index 78
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INTRODUCTION
We all know just how good fruit and vegetables are for us.
There are 1001 ways of preparing them, but juices are a particularly simple and
enjoyable means of increasing our daily intake.
This is why Magimix has created Le Duo, a unique appliance that can turn all
your fruit and vegetables into juices, smoothies, nectars, coulis, and even exciting
salads, with every season bringing fresh inspiration.
Based in the heart of Burgundy in France, Magimix has forty years’ experience
in designing and manufacturing simple, robust and efficient appliances that satisfy
your gourmet needs while looking after your health.
It was only natural for Magimix to join forces with INTERFEL, the French fresh fruit
and vegetable joint-trade organisation that has been tasked by the French
Government to raise awareness, educate and inform consumers about healthy
eating and the importance of fresh fruit and vegetables.
For several years now, Magimix has been helping INTERFEL carry out its missions
by:
• designing practical, long-lasting kitchen appliances that take the hassle out and
put the fun back into cooking with fruit and vegetables on a daily basis;
• developing recipe books packed with imaginative ideas for including fruit and
vegetables in our everyday diet;
• communicating about cookery, fresh fruit and vegetables, health and fitness,
the pleasure of eating well, and the enjoyment of sharing meals with family or
friends.
We very much hope that your Duo will give you every satisfaction and help you
get all the vitamins you need.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be taken, including the following:
• Read through all the instructions carefully.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, never immerse the appliance in
water or any other liquid.
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory
or metal capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Children
should not play with the appliance. This appliance shall not be used by
children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children
• Only for citrus press use: this appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and
above and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children aged less than 8 years.
• If the supply cord is damaged,or if the appliance is damaged in any
manner, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Always unplug your appliance if you are leaving it unattended, and
before cleaning it, or fitting or removing parts.
• Before plugging an appliance in, check that the voltage indicated on
that appliance corresponds to the voltage of your mains supply.
• Models with a chrome finish must always be connected to a
grounding outlet with their original power cord.
• Never allow the power cord to dangle over the edge of your worktop and
make sure it never comes into contact with hot surfaces.
• Do not use the appliance if the rotating sieve or the protecting cover is
damaged or has visible cracks.
• Your appliance is equipped with a thermal protection that automatically
stops the motor if it has been running for too long or is overloaded.
If this happens, turn your machine off and wait for it to cool down
completely before switching it on again.
• Never leave your appliance running unattended, even though you do
not have to keep the button pressed.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Never insert a foreign object – including your fingers - in the feed tube
while the juicer is running, to prevent serious injury and avoid damaging
the appliance. Always use the pusher.
• Check that the lid is completely level and correctly locked into
position before switching your appliance on.
• Never attempt to override the safety mechanism.
• Press the 0 button and wait for all the moving parts to stop before remo-
ving the lid.
• Never use your appliance outside
• This appliance is intended solely for domestic use.
• The following usages are not covered by the warranty: in kitchen areas
reserved for personnel in shops, offices and other workplace environments, on farms, by the patrons of hotels, motels and other commercial
environments of a residential nature, and in bed and breakfast-type
environments.
KEEP THESE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY
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DESCRIPTION
Citrus press
Ideal for citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and
grapefruits.
Result: quick-to-make juice with no pips and
exactly the right amount of pulp.
Juice extractor
Ideal for firm-fleshed fruit and vegetables, such
as apples, carrots, melons and cucumbers.
Result: a clear juice without any pulp.
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Smoothie
By adding the patented paddle, you can
transform your juice extractor into Smoothiemix.
Ideal for soft (or cooked) fruit and vegetables,
such as raspberries, blackcurrants and tomatoes.
Result: a thick smoothie, nectar-or coulis-type
juice and highly efficient for maximum juice extraction :
+ vitamin C, + juice, + antioxidants
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Never use this attachment for juicing hard fruit and
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vegetables (carrots, coconut, etc.), as you may
damage your appliance.
With some fruit and vegetables, such as pears and pineapples, you can choose
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between the juicer and the Smoothie
looking for:
- juice extractor: a clear juice but a lower yield
- Smoothiemix : a nectar/coulis and a higher yield
To find out which attachment is most suitable for each type of fruit or vegetable,
consult the A-Z listings on pages 17-25.
depending on the model
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DESCRIPTION
Lever arm
Large citrus cone
Small citrus cone
Juice Extractor Citrus press Slicing/Shredding kit*
Pusher
Juice extractor basket removable rim
Lid
Smoothiemix*
Pusher
Lid
Paddle 2- and 4-mm
grating/slicing discs**
Disc support
Citrus press basket
Bowl
Spout
Motor base
Juicer basket
Midi bowl
Spatula
* depending on the model
** The function is engraved on the disc: R/G = Grater, E/S = Slicer
The numbers indicate the thickness of the cut (e.g. 2 = 2 mm)
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FITTING/REMOVING THE PARTS
Carefully wash all the parts before using your appliance for the first time (p. 14).
Unwind the length of power cord you
require and thread it through the slots on
the underside of the motor base to avoid
vibrations.
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Assembly: lower the bowl onto the motor
shaft, spout facing left and turn anticlockwise.
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Removal: unlock the citrus press basket or
the lid by turning clockwise.
NOTE: your appliance will only start if both the bowl AND the lid (or the citrus press
basket) are locked into place.
When not using your appliance, only turn the lid (or the citrus press basket) partway,
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so that it is not locked into position.
2 3
Turn the bowl anticlockwise until it locks
into place. Fit the required attachment
(p. 8-11).
2 3
Turn the bowl clockwise and lift up the
bowl.
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USING THE CITRUS PRESS
1
Lower the citrus press basket into the bowl
and turn it anticlockwise until it locks into
position.
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Lower the cone onto the motor shaft.
Position the lever arm opposite the locking
device and clip the tab to the base of the
basket.
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Choose the cone according to the size of
your citrus fruit. The larger cone should
always be fitted onto the smaller one.
6 7
Place a glass under the spout. Position the
halved fruit on the cone, pressing down
gently.
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Lower the arm. Press (1), then apply
GENTLE pressure to the lever arm until all
the juice has been extracted.
When juicing grapefruit, release the pressure very slightly from time to time, in order
to extract the maximum amount of juice.
At the end of the operation, switch the
appliance off (0) before raising the lever
arm, in order to avoid splashing.
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USING THE JUICE EXTRACTOR BASKET
1 2
Assembly: lay the rim flat on the edge of
the basket and press it down all around
until it is completely horizontal (the rim
ends should be aligned).
4 5
Place the lid on top of the bowl and turn
anticlockwise until it locks into place.
3
Lower the juicer basket onto the motor
shaft.
6 7
Place a glass under the spout. Switch the
machine on (1) and allow it to run without
interruption until the operation is finished.
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WARNING
• Never insert a foreign object – or your
fingers - into the feed tube.
Always use the pusher supplied.
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Introduce the fruit and vegetables into the
feed tube. Gently guide them through with
the pusher.
Switch the appliance off (0).
If your appliance starts to vibrate, switch it off and empty the juicer basket.
For maximum yield, apply gentle pressure via the pusher so that the fruit (or
vegetables) come into direct contact with the grater.
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At the end of the operation, wait a few seconds for the appliance to finish extracting
the juice before switching it off.
• Wait for the juicer basket to come to a
complete standstill before unlocking the
lid.
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USING THE SMOOTHIEMIX
1 2
Assembly: lay the rim flat on the edge of the
basket and press it down all around until it
is completely horizontal (the rim ends should
be aligned).
4 5
Insert the paddle into the juicer basket.
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Introduce your fruit into the feed tube,
either left whole or cut into large pieces.
Gently guide it through using the pusher.
Allow it to run without interruption until the
operation is finished.
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Slide the juicer basket onto the motor shaft.
6 7
Place the lid on top of the bowl and turn it
anticlockwise until it locks into place.
WARNING
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• Never insert a foreign object - or your
fingers - into the feed tube. Always use
the pusher supplied for that purpose.
• Always wait for the juicer basket to
come to a complete standstill before
opening it.
• Never attempt to process hard fruit or
vegetables with this attachment.
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If your appliance starts to vibrate, switch it off and empty the juicer basket.
For maximum yield, apply gentle pressure via the pusher so that the fruit (or
vegetables) come into direct contact with the grater.
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At the end of the operation, wait a few seconds for the appliance to finish extracting
the juice before switching it off.
USING THE SLICING/SHREDDING KIT
1
Lower the midi bowl onto the motor shaft
inside the bowl.
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3
Position the disc on top of the disc support,
with the relevant function and thickness
indicators uppermost.
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Position the lid and turn it anticlockwise
until it locks into place.
2
Slide the disc support onto the motor shaft.
4
If the disc doesn't fit correctly turn
anti-clockwise until it is securely fitted.
WARNING
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• Always handle the discs with caution,
as the blades are extremely sharp.
• Never insert a foreign object - including
your fingers - into the feed tube.
Always use the pusher supplied for
that purpose.
The function is engraved on the disc: R/G = Grater, E/S = Slicer.
The figures correspond to the thickness of the cut (e.g. 2 = 2 mm).
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USING THE SLICING/SHREDDING KIT
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Insert your fruit or vegetables.
Switch the machine on and press down
using the pusher.
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Slicing: stand long fruit and vegetables
(carrots, leeks, etc.) upright and make sure
they fill the feed tube.
Grating: for longer shreds, stack the fruit and vegetables horizontally in the feed tube.
Round fruit and vegetables (apples, tomatoes,
etc.) can be cut in half, if necessary.
MAXIMUM PROCESSING CAPACITY
600 g MAX
grated or sliced fruit and vegetables
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Equivalents based on medium-sized fruit and vegetables.
It is very important not to exceed the maximum processing capacity. If you hear a
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rubbing sound, switch the appliance off immediately.
Empty the bowl regularly if you wish to process larger amounts.
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CLEANING
Always unplug your appliance before you clean it.
Disassemble all the parts (p.7) and clean them immediately after use (water and washing-up
liquid).
Bowl: push the spout into the cleaning
position.
Citrus press: unclip the lever arm by pulling
the tab free.
Using the short side of the spatula, scrape
out the bulk of the pulp from inside the
basket.
Juicer: remove the rim.
Press towards the inside where it says
PUSH, then lift it off.
Then scrape the outside clean, holding the
basket under a gently running tap to wash
the pulp away.
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If necessary (e.g. after juicing berries), use
a washing-up brush.
To avoid seriously damaging the removable parts:
• Detergents: check that they are compatible with plastic items.
• Dishwasher: select the minimum temperature.
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• Handwashing: avoid leaving items to soak in detergent for too long.
Motor base: wipe with a damp cloth.
Avoid abrasive products.
GOLDEN RULES
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Respect the seasons. No more strawberries in January! Seasonal
fruit, picked when ripe, near you and just before you eat it, has far more flavour
and far greater nutritional value than fruit that has ripened in your fridge or in
the hold of a ship. What’s more, it’s good for the planet!
Buy fresh produce in small amounts The fresher the fruit
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and vegetables, the more vitamins they will contain and the more juice they
will yield. So it’s best to buy as and when you need them. Look out for those
unmistakeable signs of freshness: smooth skin, green leaves, no bruising, etc.
If possible, opt for organic produce, especially in the case of fruit and vegetables
you don’t need to peel, as the skin is generally rich in nutrients. It will also have
far more flavour!
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Use a variety different fruit and vegetables contain different substances and
therefore benefit your health in different ways.
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Always rinse your fruit and vegetables before using them. Obvious,
really…. Don’t leave them to soak for hours - just run them under the tap.
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Store in a cool place! Some fruit and vegetables don’t like the cold
and prefer to be put in a fruit bowl (tomatoes, avocados, etc.), while others can
be kept in the vegetable compartment of your fridge (carrots, cucumbers,
peppers, etc.). Whatever the case, they all need to spend an hour in the fridge
before being juiced, as juice is nicer chilled than lukewarm. If you add ice cubes,
make sure they were made with good-quality water.
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Drink immediately. Drink or use it immediately, if possible, as some
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vitamins, particularly vitamin C, are fragile and can be destroyed by exposure to
light and to air (oxygen). If you have to store your juice for a while, add a few drops
of lemon juice so that it keeps for longer and put it in the fridge.
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Have fun! You can make an endless number of healthy and delicious
concoctions with your juicer, so give your imagination free rein.
Fruit is rich in fructose (a natural sugar), so if you are sugar intolerant, drink your
juice in moderation.
In the A-Z listings on the following pages, INTERFEL dieticians Camille Roy and
Virginie Roux describe the benefits of different fruit and vegetables and tell you
how to choose the best ones.
ADVICE FROM OUR DIETICIANS
Apple
Select firm fruit with good skin. There
are hundreds of varieties to choose
from, ranging from the tart and
refreshing Granny Smith to the milder,
sweeter Golden Delicious. Wash them
and process them directly in the juicer
without peeling or deseeding them.
Benefits: apples contain a wide
variety of antioxidants.
Apricot, Peach, Nectarine
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Select fruit that are fully ripe: they
will be fragrant, a good colour and
feel heavy in the hand. Wash them
and remove their stones. Their flesh yields
a fairly thick nectar, so
if you are using the juicer attachment, you may need to combine them with other, juicier, fruit or
vegetables, to get the juice flowing
and dilute the pulp.
Benefits: apricots are exceptionally
rich in provitamin A (50% of
recommended daily intake). These
stone fruits are very digestible, as their
fibres consist mainly of pectin, which is
very well tolerated.
Asparagus
Select firm, young spears, either white
for a subtle, delicate flavour, or green
for a more pronounced taste. Wash
and discard the tough, woody ends
before processing them in the juicer.
Benefits: asparagus juice contains
diuretic compounds and elements
such as potassium that promote renal
function.
Banana
Choose fruit with uniformly yellow
skin. Banana flesh is so thick that
when it is pressed, it produces a
purée rather than a juice. This is why
it is a good idea to combine it with
other fruit. Always process bananas
(peeled) first, followed by other,
juicier fruit to dilute the purée.
Benefits: this high-energy food (90
kcal/100 g) is extremely rich in
potassium (a single banana meets
the recommended daily intake).
Nutritious and easy to digest,
bananas are rich in starch, phosphorus
and vitamins A, B and C.
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ADVICE FROM OUR DIETICIANS
Beetroot
Choose firm ones that are not too
big. Scrape and cut into pieces before
processing them in the juicer. As it is
often difficult to find raw beetroots in
the shops, you can used cooked
ones, bearing in mind that their
nutritional value will be slightly
lower.
Benefits: beetroots are rich in sugars,
especially saccharose, and minerals.
Blackberry
Choose soft, plump, shiny fruit. If you are
buying them, check that there is no juice
at the bottom of the punnet. Rinse them
briefly under the tap and drain on
kitchen paper before processing them in
the SmoothieMix.
Benefits: blackberries contain many
minerals, including potassium, calcium,
magnesium and iron, as well as trace
elements, such as zinc, copper and
manganese. Blackberries ward off
cardiovascular disease by strengthening
capillary walls.
Blackcurrant, Redcurrant,
Blueberry
Select firm berries with shiny skins
(blueberries should have a bloom on
them). To enjoy them all year round,
remove them from their stalks, wash
them, dry them and freeze them
in punnets. If you are using fresh
berries, strip them from their stalks
before processing them using the
SmoothieMix. As redcurrants have
virtually the lowest sugar content of
any fruit, use cane syrup to sweeten
their rather tart juice.
Benefits: these red fruits are rich in
vitamin C and antioxidants, some of
which play a role in the formation of
the retina.
Broccoli
Choose broccoli heads
with tight, dark green florets. You can
process both stalks and florets in the
juicer. As broccoli juice is quite bitter,
it is a good idea to combine it with
other juices.
Benefits: broccoli belongs to the
cabbage family, which is known for
its anti-cancer properties.
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ADVICE FROM OUR DIETICIANS
Carrot
Select very hard carrots with a
smooth, undamaged skin. There is
no need to peel them, providing you
scrub them well before cutting them
into pieces. Make sure you always
have a supply of fresh carrots to
hand, as carrot juice serves as the
basis for a host of cocktails.
Benefits: extremely rich in provitamin
A (betacarotene), carrots are very
good for the skin and
mucous membranes, as
well as for night
vision.
Celery
Cherry
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Choose large, plump cherries (e.g.
Burlat) that have dark red, blemish-free
skin and are preferably still on their
stalks. Cherry juice is very fragrant, but
requires rather a lot of preparation, as
the fruit has to be washed, pitted and
destalked before being processed.
Benefits: cherries are the sweetest of
all the red fruit. They are very rich in
vitamin A, which is useful for night
vision. They also have a high
potassium content, meaning that they
are diuretic. Cherry juice has
antibacterial properties, neutralising
the enzymatic activity that leads to the
formation of dental plaque.
Citrus fruit
(Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit)
Choose firm sticks that are very fresh
and have a good green colour.
Wash and cut them into pieces
before processing them in the juicer.
With its slightly salty taste, celery
juice goes well with other fruit and
vegetable juices (apple, tomato,
etc.).
Benefits: celery contains many rare
trace elements. It can restore the body’s
pH balance and eases muscle cramps
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Always choose fruit that are heavy
for their size and have a thin, shiny
skin. The simplest way of extracting
their juice is to use the citrus press.
However, when making cocktails,
you may find it more convenient to
peel them and process them in the
juicer or Smoothie
other fruit.
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ADVICE FROM OUR DIETICIANS
Benefits: citrus fruit are extremely
valuable for combating stress and
tiredness. Although they taste acidic,
they actually have a useful
alkalinizing effect in the system,
neutralizing the acid ash left by all
the meat we consume.
Coconut
Choose a coconut that is heavy for its
size and does not have any cracks.
Its “eyes” should be intact and above
all show no signs of mould. Begin by
piercing one of these eyes with a
knife and collect the coconut water in
a glass. Smash the coconut with a
hammer, remove the shell and break
the flesh into small pieces. There is no
need to remove the dark rind. Put the
pieces through the juicer to grate
them. Next, add the coconut water
and/or mineral water via the feed
tube to rinse the pulp and make
coconut milk. Keep the shredded
coconut for making cakes.
Benefits: about a third of coconut
flesh is fat, making it a good energy
source, unlike coconut water,
which only contains carbohydrates,
minerals and trace elements.
in order to retain as many vitamins
and minerals as possible. Very
thirst-quenching, cucumber juice is
quite watery and can be used to
tone down stronger tasting juices
(radish, pepper, etc.).
Benefits: low in calories, but rich
in minerals, especially potassium.
It contains not just vitamin C, but
also all the B-complex vitamins.
When taken on an empty stomach,
cucumber juice is reputed to have
depurative properties and to
stimulate the appetite.
Fennel
Choose firm, white bulbs with a few
plumes still attached. Wash and cut
into pieces. Its anise flavour goes
well with other juices (apple, orange,
etc.).
Benefits: fennel has a high concentration
of aromatic essential oils with
antispasmodic properties.
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Cucumber
or
Choose very firm, dark green
cucumbers. Wash, but do not peel,
ADVICE FROM OUR DIETICIANS
Ginger
Only use firm, fresh roots with no
wrinkles. You only need a small piece
of ginger root and this must always
be processed in the juicer before the
other fruit and vegetables, when
making zingy cocktails.
Benefits: ginger is rich in minerals,
but poor in sodium. It is therefore
ideal for seasoning dishes in a
salt-free diet. Ginger has many
medicinal qualities, aiding digestion,
and combating travel and morning
sickness.
Grape
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Grapes should be firm, of uniform
size and firmly attached to
their stalks. Wash them
carefully and strip them
from the bunch.
Their sweet juice is
very popular with
children.
Benefits: as grape juice is very sweet,
it can help sportsmen and women
recover quickly after intense physical
exercise. If it is part of a slimming diet,
it needs to be diluted or combined with
the juice of another fruit.
Guava
or
Choose guavas with pale yellow skin
- a sign of ripeness. Remove this skin
before processing in the juicer or the
Smoothiemix. As its flesh is very
dense, it is a good idea to process
just one fruit at a time and to empty
the juicer basket before processing
other types of fruit.
Benefits: guavas are exceptionally rich
in vitamin C. The juicer provides
a means of eliminating most of its
insoluble fibres, which might otherwise
irritate sensitive intestines.
Kiwi
or
Select ripe fruit that are soft to touch.
Peel and cut into pieces.
Benefits: extremely rich in vitamin C,
it is an excellent all-round tonic.
Lettuce
Select a lettuce with lush green leaves.
Detach a few leaves, wash them and
roll them together to form a small
package that can then be introduced
into the feed tube. Its juice is quite
bitter, so it is best to mix it with other
juices.
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ADVICE FROM OUR DIETICIANS
Benefits: all lettuce varieties (except
for the Iceberg) contain high levels of
vitamin K, which promotes blood
coagulation.
Lychee
or
Choose lychees with pink or red husks.
Tinned lychees are easy to find, but the
flavour of fresh fruit is vastly superior.
Remove the husks and stones before
processing in the juicer or
Smoothiemix.
Benefits: a sweet fruit with quite a high
calorie content. The husk efficiently
protects the vitamins (C and
B-complex) and minerals it contains.
Mango, Papaya
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Melon, Watermelon
or
Choose a heavy melon without any
blemishes. You should be able to pull
the stalk away slightly. A watermelon’s
skin should be hard and smooth.
Scoop out the seeds (of the melon)
and remove the skin.
Benefits: Melon: whatever its colour,
the melon is a major source of
vitamin C, providing 1/3 of the
recommended daily intake. Its very
fragrant juice goes well with acidic
fruits. Do not drink the juice chilled,
as this accentuates its laxative effect.
Watermelon: very low in calories,
watermelon juice has excellent
depurative properties and is a
natural appetite stimulant.
Parsley
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The flesh of a ripe mango
or papaya should be soft to
touch. Peel the fruit and
remove their stones or seeds. If
using the juicer attachment, you may
need to follow a mango or a papaya
with juicier fruits to dilute the
pulp. The less flavoursome papaya
particularly benefits from being
combined with other ingredients.
Benefits: Mango: one of the richest
fruits in provitamin A, which is
good for the skin and the mucous
membranes.
Papaya: contains papaine, which
aids protein digestion.
Choose dark green leaves. On its
own, parsley juice is quite strongtasting and is best combined with
other juices. Always process the
leaves (washed and drained) in the
juicer before any other vegetables.
Benefits: parsley juice is useful for
combating anaemia. It is a tonic and
a stimulant.
ADVICE FROM OUR DIETICIANS
Passion fruit
or
Choose fruit that is heavy in the
hand, with slightly wrinkled skin (if it
is too wrinkled, the flesh will be dry).
Cut in half and scoop the flesh out
with a tsp. Its very fragrant taste will
enhance many different cocktails.
Benefits: passion fruit is highly
nutritious. It has antispasmodic
and sedative properties. The juicer
provides a means of eliminating all
the seeds, which can irritate sensitive
intestines.
Pear
or
Select firm fruit with good skin. Wash
and cut into pieces, but leave the skin
and pips. Add a few drops of lemon
juice straightaway, as pear juice
quickly oxidises.
Benefits: pears have a high
water content and are therefore
useful as a slimming aid. Pears
contain minerals and vitamin C,
which is reinforced by the presence
of carotene and vitamin E. The latter
are antioxidants that can help
prevent the premature ageing of
cells.
Pepper
or
Choose firm, smooth-skinned
peppers. The riper the pepper,
the redder it will be and the
more antioxidant pigments it
will contain. It will also be
sweeter. Peppers should be washed
and destalked. Use the juicer for raw
peppers (juice) and the SmoothieMix
for cooked ones (coulis).
Benefits: peppers are an excellent
source of provitamin A and flavonoids
(formerly known as vitamin P). As
such, they have an antioxidant effect
and prevent the premature ageing of
cells, as well as protecting small blood
vessels.
Persimmon
Originally from Japan, persimmons
resemble large, orange tomatoes.
Make sure you only use ones that are
very ripe. Unlike other fruit, they are
at their best when they are soft and
no longer smooth or shiny. They have
sweet, slightly honey-flavoured flesh.
Wash the fruit, remove the calyces,
and process in the Smoothiemix.
Benefits: rich in natural sugars,
persimmons are a good source of
energy. They also contain useful
amounts of vitamin C and provitamin
A which, together with the presence
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of lycopene, are thought to protect
the cardiovascular system.
Persimmons have a high mineral
content, including potassium, which
has a mildly diuretic effect.
Pineapple
or
Choose one that is heavy and
fragrant. A pineapple is ripe if you
can easily pull a leaf away from the
base of the tuft. Remove the leaves
and the skin, then cut into
pieces.
Benefits: pineapples contain
bromeline, an enzyme
known to aid
digestion.
Plum
or
Choose plump fruit with a good colour
that yield slightly to the touch. Wash
them, halve them and stone them.
Benefits: sweet, juicy fruit, plums are
very thirst-quenching and have only
a modest calorie content.
Radish
Choose hard, red radishes with
healthy green leaves. Remove these
leaves and wash the radishes before
processing them in the juicer. Radishes
have quite a peppery taste, which is
useful for pepping up cocktails.
Benefits: rich in sulphur, which is
responsible for that peppery taste
and above all stimulates the appetite
and aids digestion.
Raspberry
Select ripe, unblemished fruit. If you
are picking them yourself, they should
come away easily from their stalks.
Avoid washing them if possible, so
that they retain their full flavour.
Benefits: raspberries are a good
source of calcium, iron and
magnesium, helping to maintain the
body’s mineral balance. They are
also a useful source of fibres. The
juicer is a good way of their pips,
which can irritate sensitive intestines.
Strawberry
or
Choose the most fragrant strawberries,
making sure they do not have any
blemishes. Wipe them gently with
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