Magimix DUO PLUS XL - Manual (Page 26)

ADVICE FROM OUR DIETICIANS
of lycopene, are thought to protect
the cardiovascular system.
Persimmons have a high mineral
content, including potassium, which
has a mildly diuretic effect.
Pineapple
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
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
Choose the most fragrant strawberries,
making sure they do not have any
blemishes. Wipe them gently with
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