1. Wash All Produce Thoroughly

Start by washing all fruits and vegetables under cold running water. Use a vegetable brush for firm produce like carrots, beets, and apples to remove any soil or residue. For leafy greens like kale and spinach, soak briefly in cold water then rinse thoroughly to remove any hidden dirt or sand.

2. Prep Your Ingredients

Cut all produce to fit the feed chute of your specific juicer. Remove any inedible parts:

• Core apples (if required by your juicer model)
• Trim ends from carrots, beets, and celery
• Peel citrus fruits if your juicer manual recommends it (some juicers can handle thin-skinned citrus with the peel on)
• Remove large pits from fruits like peaches or mangoes

Visual Indicator: Your prepped ingredients should be clean, appropriately sized, and free from any spoiled sections.

3. Organize Your Ingredients

Arrange your prepped ingredients in the order you’ll juice them. For optimal results:

• Start with leafy greens and herbs
• Follow with high-water content produce (cucumber, celery)
• End with firmer, juicier items (apples, carrots, beets)

This sequence helps push the maximum juice from leafy greens through the machine.

4. Prepare Your Juicer

Assemble your juicer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure all parts are properly locked in place. Position a juice pitcher under the spout and have the pulp container ready.

Success Marker: Your juicer should be completely assembled with no loose parts and positioned on a stable surface with the juice container properly aligned.

5. Begin Juicing Process

Turn on your juicer and start feeding ingredients one by one into the feed chute. Use the food pusher to gently guide produce—never force ingredients through with your fingers.

For leafy greens, roll them tightly into a compact bundle before inserting. This increases juice yield significantly.

6. Maintain Steady Pace

Feed ingredients at a consistent, unhurried pace. Rushing can reduce juice yield and potentially strain your machine. Allow each ingredient to process completely before adding the next.

Visual Indicator: You should see juice flowing steadily from the spout and pulp accumulating in the pulp container.

7. Monitor Juice Production

Watch for changes in juice flow. If it slows dramatically, you may need to reduce your feeding pace or clean the filter basket if it becomes clogged.

Success Marker: The juice should have a vibrant color corresponding to your ingredients, with a smooth consistency.

8. Complete the Juicing Cycle

After all ingredients have been processed, let the juicer run for an additional 20-30 seconds to extract any remaining juice from the pulp chamber.

9. Serve Immediately

Pour the fresh juice into glasses and serve right away for maximum nutritional benefit. If not consuming immediately, transfer to an airtight glass container, filling it to the very top to minimize air exposure.

Success Marker: Your finished juice should have a bright, fresh aroma and vibrant color with minimal separation.