Apples, pears and citrus
Core, deseed and cut apples and pears into wedges as directed. Leave the skins on where the recipe asks. Peel citrus, separate it into segments and remove visible seeds.
Stone fruit and pineapple
Remove hard pits from mangoes, peaches, plums and cherries. Peel and core pineapple as directed. Complete all preparation outside the machine.
Roots and fibrous stems
Prepare carrots, beets, ginger and turmeric as each recipe describes. Cut long stems, such as celery, across the fibers into short lengths. Avoid feeding whole bundles of long fibers.
Leafy greens and herbs
Wash thoroughly and remove tough stems where directed. Separate leaves into small, loose portions and alternate them with other ingredients.
Some ingredients belong in the bowl
For Banana Pear Ginger, mash the banana outside the machine or use a separate blender. Strain passionfruit juice before stirring it in. Add honey, cocoa and nut butter at the finishing stage specified in each recipe.