DELICIOUS RAW GRANOLA

This recipe is the perfect healthy alternative to your usual breakfast cereal which can often be very high in sugars and carbohydrates.  Start by soaking nuts and seeds – the almonds can start to soak the night before and then in the morning put the pumpkin and sunflower seeds onto soak and start making the granola in the evening.

Ingredients

2 cups almonds

1 cup sunflower seeds

1 cup pumpkin seeds

2 apples, grated

1/2 cup dried cranberries

2 tablespoons cinnamon powder

1 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon organic mable syrup

pinch of sea salt

Soak the almonds for 12-48 hours, drain and rinse.  Soak pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for 4-6 hours, drain and rinse.

Put the soaked nuts along with the seeds into the Power Mill or blender until they are finely chopped although leaving them so they are still a little chunky.

Place into a mixing bowl along with all the other ingredients, using your hands if needed.

Spread the whole mixture evenly over about 3 dehydrator trays covered with Tflex sheets.   Leave in for 10-12 hours.  The result should be raw, crunchy granola.  Perfect for snacking or for a great healthy breakfast.

FRUIT LEATHER ROLL UPS

Yoghurt and fresh fruit can be pureed, sweetened and spiced to make a high energy nutritious snack food. Simply select ripe or slightly over ripe produce that blend and tastes well together or try this winning recipe below…

Strawberry & Yoghurt Fruit Leather

Ingredients

1 punnet strawberries

1 banana

300g natural set yoghurt

Blend ingredients i the Power Mill Blender, pour a large circle ontp the Teflex sheet and use a large spoon to move mixture inwards towards the middlee (we want about 3-4mm thickness when on the Teflex, with the edges slightly thicker than the middle).

Dehydrate with the temperature set at 65 degrees celsius for 4-6 hours. Alternatively, you can dehydrate on a lower temperature of 55 degrees celsius for 10-12 hours.

When the fruit leather has dried, it will be a bit shiny and non sticky to touch. Allow it to cool and peel it away from the tray. Roll into a tight cylindrical shape and store in an airtight container.

Other tasty combinations to try:

bananas and pineapple with a sprinkle of cinnamon

seasonal berries and peaches with a dash of honey

mango with a small amount of fresh ginger

apple and kiwifruit

MACROBIOTOC BROTH

The Macrobiotic Broth is a great support when undergoing a detox programme especially during the evenings when you are consuming juices during the day.  It helps still any hunger pains while providing nutritional support.  The broth also creates intestinal flora to allow proper bowel function and creation of Vitamin B12.

Ingredients:

Organic unpasteurised brown rice or barley miso paste

Strips of seaweed (Kombu or Wakame)

Onion

Assorted vegetables

Ginger to activate the miso (Grate 1 teaspoon of ginger per T of miso)

Soup base: Bring water to the boil in a medium saucepan.  Add a finely cut strip of seaweed aand boil rapidly.  In a separate frying pan, saute onion.  Add sea salt to seal the onion and inhibit acid.  Add any vegies to the pot.  Allow this to simmer gently for 10 minutes.

To make miso soup: Heat up a portion of soup base/stock in a small pot.  In a bowl, put a cup of stock from the pot and 1 tablespon of miso paste.  Mix until the miso dissolves.  Once it is dissolved add a teaspoon of grated ginger and return the mixture to the soup in the pot.  Allow the soup to gently cook for ten minutes before serving.

Brown Rice: Wash 1 cup of brown rice (organic preferable) under water in colander.  Heat pot and add rice, dry roast a little shaking the pot until it pops a litle.  Add enough water about 1cam above rice, bring to boil then cover, simmer until cooked.

CREAMY CAULIFLOUR SOUP

DRIED FRUIT & NUT

Try these simple yet extra tasty bliss balls! Visit our online shop for more information on how you are able to get hold of the Hippocrates or Oscar Juicer so you are able to create your Bliss Balls quickly and easily!  With a healthy combination of dried fruit and nuts they are the perfect treat to satisfy any sweet tooth!

Ingredients:

2 cups almonds soaked, rinsed and drained

1 cup unsulphured dried fruits such as dates, raisens and apricots

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

In the Oscar Juicer or Hippocrates Juicer, using the mincing strainer/crush screen, mince almonds, alternating with the dried fruit.

Form into balls and roll in coconut.  For variation use different nuts, carob powder, natural vanilla essence or peppermint oil.

FIG AND APRICOT BLISS BALLS

Try this variation for super fruity, yummy bliss balls! Use your 
Oscar Vital Max 900 for maximum ease and taste!

Ingredients

1 cup dried figs

1 cup died apricots

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Put the figs and apricots in your blender and process until smooth.  Transfer into a bowl.  Make balls out of the mixture and roll in the combined sunflower seeds and sesame seeds.

SESAME BLISS BALLS

Sesame seeds have been proven to be a fantastic source of manganese and copper as well as calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fibre. They also contain sesamin and sesamolin – both of which belong to a group of fibres called lignans and can help with lowering cholesterol and prevent high blood pressure and increase Vitamin E.  It can also help to protec the liver from oxidative damage.  Healthy digestion is another great advantage along with purification of the body.

Ingredients:

1 cup toasted sesame seeds

1/2 cup raisons

2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 teaspoons cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamon

2 1/2 teaspoons of ghee or clarified butter

Mix all the ingredients together into a bowl and roll them into individual balls.

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Detox Diet Plan

Whilst detoxifying it is important to eat as lightly as possible to take the load of your digestive system and allow your liver to do it’s job of filtering toxins.

We recommend that around 80% of your foods be raw, consisting of fresh, organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, salads, smoothies, nut pastes, vege dips, sundried fruits and sprouted breads (Essene bread).
The other 20% of your diet can consist of steamed veges, soups, broths, casseroles, curries, stir fries, cooked lentils and legumes.
Grains should be whole, unrefined and wheat-free and may include: brown rice, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, oats, barley, rye, spelt, amaranth, kamut, and polenta.

Make sure you drink a minimum of 6-8 glasses of pure filtered water daily and as many other fluids as possible such as fresh fruit and vege juices, herbal teas (such as dandelion, green, lemon, ginger, peppermint teas) and miso broths.
Start each day with half a lemon squeezed into a glass of warm water to help flush your liver and kidneys. You can also try 2 tsps of apple cider vinegar in water or organic apple juice instead. Try to have at least 2 glasses of fresh fruit/vege juices daily-choose from the list below.
These fluids will all help to flush out the toxins and reduce any side effects.

BREAKFAST IDEAS:

Smoothies:
-fruit (banana, berries, mango, melon
-1 Tblsp L.S.A (Linseed, Sunflower seed, Almond meal)
-1 Tblsp flaxseed oil (optional)
-1-2 tsps psyllium husk
-1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
-1-2 tsp raw honey (optional)
-rice/almond/coconut milk

Porridge/Muesli:
Whole grains, chopped/grated fresh or dried fruits, L.S.A, raw nuts & seeds, dessicated sulphur-free coconut, with rice/almond/coconut milk or organic apple juice.

Fresh Fuit/Vege Juices:
Choose from any of the following: Carrot, apple, celery, beetroot, ginger.
Carrot, pineapple, mint, orange.
Carrot, lemon, parsley, ginger, watermelon
Carrot, celery, beetroot, paw paw
Carrot, celery, beetroot, cucumber, tomato, parsley, ginger, capsicum, lemon
Or feel free to create your own!
You can add some 1-2 tsps psyllium, wheatgrass/barleygrass or spirulina powder, 1 tsp liquid chlorophyll, or a probiotic powder to make the detoxification process even more effective if you desire.

LUNCH & DINNER IDEAS:

Soups/broths:
Miso paste, seaweed (wakame, nori, kelp, kombu, dulse) with veges (ginger, shallots, kumara, mushrooms, capsicums) and lentils/legumes.

Tofu & vege stir fries with brown rice and cashews.
Lentil & vege casserole with steamed quinoa.
Vege bake: veges, lentils/legumes, tofu, miso paste, sliced kumara and eggplant with a tomato/mushroom sauce.
Vege curries with chickpeas, coconut milk and brown rice.
Stuffed capsicums with brown rice, mushies, pinenuts, miso paste/tamari.
Wheat-free pasta with pesto, veges, chickpeas and pinenuts.
Essene bread with avocado, hommus, tahini, tomato, alfalfa, rocket, or nut pastes.

Salads:
Choose from a wide variety leafy greens with grated carrot/beetroot/pumpkin or roasted veges, avocado, chick peas, lentils, tofu, falafels, raw or toasted nuts & seeds.
Top with a dressing made from olive/flaxseed oil with lemon, garlic, apple cider vinegar, sea salt & pepper.

Steam veges with brown rice and legumes/tofu.
Lentil/chickpea/split pea soups with veges and brown rice/Essene bread.

SNACKS:

Vegetable sticks with hommus, tahini, guacamole, baba ganoush,olive tapenade, nut pastes.
Fresh fruit, gogi berries, sundried fruit.
Raw or toasted unsalted nuts and seeds.
Fresh fuit/vege juices
Miso broths

SUPPLEMENTS:

To assist with your detox program we recommend the following supplements:
Bentonite clay (1-2 Tblsp 2 x daily)
Psyllium husks (1-2 tsps 2 x daily)
Vita Greens powder with probiotics ( 1 tsp 2 x daily)
Herbal liver & kidney tonic (1/2 tsp 2 x daily)

All of these can be purchased through the clinic.

The 3-day detox diet is a quick start program toward detoxification.

Each morning during the three day detox:

Drink a glass of warm water with half a lemon squeezed in it upon rising. This is to stimulate your gastric juices which help with digestion. Drink the lemon water instead of your usual cup of coffee or tea. Read more…

Did you know that the humble lemon has incredible healing properties for the body?

The medicinal value of the lemon is as an antiseptic. It is also anti-scorbutic, a term meaning a remedy which will prevent disease and assist in cleansing the system of impurities. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently thus controlling constipation and diarrhoea. Read more…

What is WHEATGRASS?

One of the most powerful detoxing agents you can consume is wheatgrass – a toxic cleanser which cleanses and strengthens your immune system, keeping your body free from long term damage and disease. Read more…

Why not create you own superfood?

Combine wheatgrass with a shot of goji juice.

It will really fire up your day! Add in some ginger, apple and lime to sweeten the taste and fortify you even more.

5-6 apples
3-4 celery stalks

Juice alternatively. Apples build resistance to infection, have anti- cancer benefits and are great for healthy hair, skin and fingernails. Celery assists in the elimination of carcinogens and has a calming effect on the nervous system.

2 apples
1 cup of raspberries
2 cups of black grapes

Apples are known to assist the body in building resistance to infection as they stimulate the digestion. They are also known to help with weight loss. Berries help to keep the blood alkaline.

Watermelon
Bunch of grapes without the stems

Juice alternatively. Watermelon assists in flushing the kidneys and bladder, it also assists in digestions and the eliminations of uric acid that may cause gout.

1 dark red fresh capsicum
4 medium carrots
1/4 of a fresh chilli husk or a pinch of chilli powder
Pinch of black pepper powder

Red capsicum is rich in vitamin A, C, potassium and silicon. It reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases by assisting in the prevention of blood clot formations. Chilli is a stimulant for the whole system and is said to increase passion!

4 medium carrots
4 tomatoes
2 stalks celery
1 clove garlic
small bunch of parsley or some fresh basil leaves

Carrots have carotene, which is a natural protection against sunburns. Celery is rich in vitamin C. Garlic defeats high blood pressure and cholesterol, to name but a few of its many benefits. Basil is rich in calcium and has a delicious flavour. Parsley is packed with iron.

DANDELION JUICE – THE DETOXER

Dandelion was used by our forefathers as a salad green and powerful healing herb. Its use has been reestablished once again and dandelion can now be found for free in parks and meadows or even in your back garden. The taste of Dandelion is rich and invigorating and your body will be thankful for this taste experience. Combine it with a clove of garlic and you’ll definitely be on the right track to boosting your health.

Ingredients:

* 8 dandelion leaves, green and the roots
* 6 carrots
* ½ stalk celery
* small bunch of pine needles
* ½ clove of garlic (optional)

Machine set up:
* Maximise the health benefits by using a living juicer. * First place the Juicing Strainer into the drum, then onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.

Preparation instructions
* cut the carrots into 4 long slices
* turn the notch on the Juicing Nozzle onto 1
* juice the carrot at the same time as the dandelion by wrapping it around the slices and juice the celery after the pine needles

Preparation time: 8 min
Yields: 2 glasses

Preparation hints:
When you pick your Dandelion be sure to give it a good rinse. The darker leaves are more bitter than the young ones. Bitterness is a taste that we can identify with our taste buds. I often experience a yearning for bitter taste since I started eating and juicing herbs and find it a highly satisfying taste. Use the youngest pine needles from the top tips of the little branches.

Nutritional information:
Carrots are known to have a lot of anti-oxidant properties and they assist in breaking down excessive fats. Dandelion strengthens the immune system, has anti-inflammatory properties and is a good kidney and liver cleanser.

CUPID’S CAPSICUM SHOT

1 dark red fresh capsicum
4 medium carrots
1/4 of a fresh chilli husk or a pinch of chilli powder
Pinch of black pepper powder

Red capsicum is rich in vitamin A, C, potassium and silicon. It reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases by assisting in the prevention of blood clot formations. Chilli is a stimulant for the whole system and is said to increase passion!

MIRACLE FOOD ALFALFA

Alfalfa is a living miracle food. It is a sprout containing eight living enzymes. Alfalfa has become so popular for many reasons and is now sold in most shops. It is great on salads and soups as well as a powerful component in juice. Try it yourself.

Ingredients:
* 2 handfuls of alfalfa sprouts
* 2 asparagus spears
* 1 ½ cucumbers

Machine set up:
* First place the living juicer Juicing Strainer into the drum and onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.

Preparation instructions
* cut the cucumber into 4 slices
* turn the notch on the Juicing Nozzle onto 2
* juice the alfalfa at the same time as the asparagus by wrapping it around the spears
* then juice the cucumber

Preparation time: 10 min
Yields: 2 glasses

Preparation hints:
Sprouting alfalfa yourself is easy. Soak the seeds for six hours. Then sprout them in a jar for three to five days. One teaspoon of alfalfa makes one cup of sprouts, which is enough for 2-3 serves of juice.

Nutritional information:
Alfalfa nourishes the blood and regulates the metabolism. It contains almost every nutrient that exists.  It also helps to break down fats, cellulose and starch in the system. Asparagus contains chlorine, iron, calcium, vitamin B6, B2, B3, protein and sodium. Its alkalinity assists in regulating the blood acidity

WHEATGRASS WITH PARSLEY

Wheat grass Variation Two

Try this variation with the super food parsley.

Ingredients:
* 3 finger thick bunches of wheat grass
* small bunch of parsley
* ½ lime

Machine set up:
* First place the living juicer’s Juicing Strainer into the drum, then onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0. 
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.

Preparation instructions:
* let the machine juice the grass on notch 2
* juice the parsley and push it into the guide with the lime by using the small end of the pusher
* add some water if you like 

Preparation time: 4 min
Yields: 30-50 ml

Preparation hints:
Leave the soil on the grass and the parsley as it contains trace elements and minerals. You can even leave the lime peal on, this juice is to be treated like a shooter.

Nutritional information:
Wheat grass is very high in chlorophyll. These chlorophyll molecules resemble the hemoglobin found in our red blood cells. It has no starch, is low in protein and because it is a sprout and growing until the moment you chop it to make juice, it is full enzymes. Lime has the same properties as lemon and is an immune system boost.

This juice reminds me of wandering along the streets of Paris. Paris is a beautiful city that has managed to keep its attraction for me even though I usually prefer a quite landscape. This juice has the taste of Paris, the richness, the secretiveness and the fullness of its streets and hidden corners.

Ingredients:
* 1 cup strawberries
* 1 rockmelon
* 2 anise stalks

Machine set up:
* First place the living juicer Juicing Strainer into the drum, then onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.

Preparation instructions:
* juice the strawberries first on notch 2
* then juice the melon on notch 1
* lastly, juice the anise stalks tasting the juice after each half stalk in order to find the right sweetness for your own taste

Preparation time: 10 min
Yields: 2 glasses

Preparation hints:
Peal the melon finely and use very ripe, almost overripe strawberries with a very round flavor. For decoration, pierce a strawberry on the rim of the glass and cut 2-3 small chunks of melon into the juice. This juice is great chilled so have the fruits in the fridge for a couple of hours before you start juicing.

Nutritional information:
Melons have a remarkably high content of vitamin C.  Rock melons with a darker orange flesh are also a good source of carotene. Apart from its unique flavor, Anise is said to increase ones sexual drive and reduce flatulence.

FINE NECTARINE JUICE

This is an early autumn juice that will keep you going. The combination gives a rich variety of taste sensations and is like a “little steak”.

Ingredients:
* 4 oranges
* 1 nectarine
* ½ cup blackberries
* leaves of one stem of rosemary

Machine set up:
* First place the living juicer Juicing Strainer into the drum and onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.

Preparation instructions:
* juice the blackberries with the rosemary first on notch 2
* then juice the oranges and the nectarine on notch 1

Preparation time: 10 min
Yields: 2 glasses

Preparation hints:
Plant a bush of rosemary and pick it for juice yourself. Also, go for a day out to pick the blackberries yourself.  This can be great fun and the juice is the reward after a day in the bushes.

Nutritional information:
Rosemary is very energizing and acts as an aphrodisiac and generally enhances ones’ mood. Blackberries contain vitamin C and vitamin E. Oranges contain a lot of vitamin C and the pithy part under the peal is found to contain the very valuable bioflavonoids, so put it through your juicer and make sure you don’t peal it away. It also gives the juice its creamy consistency. Nectarines are a peristaltic stimulant and may assist in morning sickness of pregnant women.

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SUPER JUICE

Why not create you own superfood?

Combine wheatgrass with a shot of goji juice.

It will really fire up your day! Add in some ginger, apple and lime to sweeten the taste and fortify you even more.

TROPICAL MANGO

Mangoes have one big advantage; they have a great and strong taste. Mangoes can be quite expensive, but the good news is that one mango is more than enough for a good juice. There are at least twenty-two different types of mangos with the most exquisite taste. Usually we are lucky to be able to purchase one or two different variations during the stone fruit season. On your next holidays in the tropics have a look for them.

Ingredients:
* 1 mango
* 1 papaya
* 4 oranges

Machine set up:
* First place the living juicer Juicing Strainer into the drum and onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.

Preparation instructions:
* juice the oranges, papaya and mango on notch 1

Preparation time: 8 min
Yields: 2 glasses

 DRACULAS PUNCH

2 apples
1 cup of raspberries
2 cups of black grapes

Apples are known to assist the body in building resistance to infection as they stimulate the digestion. They are also known to help with weight loss. Berries help to keep the blood alkaline.

Mangoes have one big advantage; they have a great and strong taste. Mangoes can be quite expensive, but the good news is that one mango is more than enough for a good juice. There are at least twenty-two different types of mangos with the most exquisite taste. Usually we are lucky to be able to purchase one or two different variations during the stone fruit season. On your next holidays in the tropics have a look for them.

Ingredients:
* 1 mango
* 1 papaya
* 4 oranges

Machine set up:
* First place the living juicer Juicing Strainer into the drum and onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.

Preparation instructions:
* juice the oranges, papaya and mango on notch 1

Preparation time: 8 min
Yields: 2 glasses

Preparation hints:
For this juice I remove the pithy part of the oranges, as it doesn’t go too well with the exotic consistency of this tropical juice. A colorful flower pierced on the rim of the glass makes you immediately relax to slow down to enjoy this juice. Choose a sweet mango for this juice. In some countries the seeds of the papaya are swallowed as they are meant to contain the greatest amount of papain. I usually swallow one or two soupspoons full of these seeds and really enjoy the taste and benefits.

Nutritional information:
Mango supports the immune system and helps to maintain the collagen in our body. It is rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C and A. Papaya is rich in vitamin C, A, carotene, flavonoids, silicon, papain and magnesium. Papain is a protein that aids in the digestion. Papaya also has anti-inflammatory properties. Oranges contain an essential oil called ‘limonene’ and they are said to have anti-carcinogenic properties.

The lychee, also spelled ‘litchee’, ‘lichi’ or ‘lichee’ grows on an evergreen tree that has been cultivated in China for thousands of years. They are mouthwatering to taste and unfortunately in most countries their price is high but affordable for special occasions.

Ingredients:
* 6 cups white grapes
* 2 cups lychees

Machine set up:
* First place the living juicer Juicing Strainer into the drum and onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.

Preparation instructions:
* peal the lychees and remove the seeds
* then juice lychees and grapes on notch 2
* remove left-over liquid in the drum by slowly opening the drum cap while holding a container underneath

Preparation time: 12 min
Yields: 2 glasses

Preparation hints:
This juice is very sweet and contains a lot of natural fruit sugar. It is great for afternoon tea to boost yourself for the rest of the day. You can also use longan or rambutan instead of lychee fruits. Rambutans are not as juicy but their seed is very easy to remove. Use grapes with seeds as they also contain valuable nutrients. I tend to buy organic grapes where possible as non-organic are usually heavily sprayed and require a very good washing.

Nutritional information:
Lychees are an excellent source of vitamin C and also provide small quantities of dietary fiber. White Grapes contain rare key elements such as copper, fluorine, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, tartaric acid and flavonoids. The seeds of grapes contain phosphorus and should therefore be eaten or juiced. Seedless grapes miss out on the benefits of the seeds.

Getting the blues with your juice can happen, especially with this one. Whilst making this juice you may get blue stained fingers and lips from the juicing and drinking, so be careful in your preparation.

Ingredients:
* 4 pears
* 2 cups blueberries
* 7-8 apricots
* ½ cup hazelnuts
* add some water

Machine set up:
* First place the living juicer Juicing Strainer into the drum and onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.

Preparation instructions:
* slice the pineapple into 5 thin slices
* slice the pear into 4 parts
* wash blueberries thoroughly
* then juice the pear on notch 1
* then juice the pineapple and the blueberries on notch 2
* grind the nuts in the mincer on notch 2 and add them to the mixture

Preparation time: 10 min
Yields: 2 glasses

Preparation hints:
Be careful with blueberry stains. Use a hard pear and juice it with the seeds and peal. Select a ripe pineapple that smells sweet on the outside. Decorate with a cranberry or a strawberry at the rim, as the color matches well.

Nutritional information:
Pears have a lot of carbohydrates, sulfur, pectin, calcium and many more vitamins. They have a cleansing effect on the skin and can act as a very light laxative. Blueberries are a good source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.

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Tomatoes have the most delicious taste. They are used all over the world to enhance the flavor of dishes. The tomato originated in the Andes in South America and was brought to Europe in the 16th century. Its eating qualities have been widely recognized since the early 19th century. Today the tomato is the second most consumed fruit and vegetable after the potato.

Ingredients:
* 10 tomatoes
* ½ red capsicum
* 10 chives
* ½ cup macadamia nuts
* pinch of sea salt and black pepper

Machine set up:
* First place the living juicer Juicing Strainer into the drum onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.

Preparation instructions:
* cut each tomato into 4 pieces
* juice the vegetables alternating with the herbs on notch 1
* grind the macadamia nuts with the mincing strainer and stir them into the juice
* season with sea salt and black pepper

Preparation time: 10 min
Yields: 2 glasses

Preparation hints:
I prefer to use fleshy tomatoes, the ones you can use for cooking as well. For the best taste, use Roma tomatoes. Tomatoes in general are hard to juice. The Oscar does it incredibly well compared to other juicers, which often can’t do it at all. Be patient and juice the pulp again if you find it is too moist. It is worth the effort, as a fresh tomato juice tastes so delicious. Season with salt and pepper and serve with a black straw on ice, yum.

Nutritional information:
Tomatoes have vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, folic acid, calcium and sodium. They are known liver cleansers and assist in fatigue syndromes. Chives taste like a miniature onion and are a good source of iron, dietary fiber and vitamins. Eaten in such small amounts, the flavor is the most significant part of this herb. Pepper comes originally from India and is used mainly for its sharp bite, flavor and color. Sea salt in small quantities is a good source of sodium.

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