BACK TO RESULTS \\ Diet & Nutrition Recipes Cucumber-Lemon Flavored Water

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 10 cups water

Preparation

  1. Thinly slice cucumber and lemon.
  2. Finely chop basil and mint leaves.
  3. Add all ingredients to a pitcher.
  4. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Helpful hints

  • If desired, serve lemon and cucumber slices.
  • If you are on limited fluids, adjust the portion size to meet your needs.
  • After flavors develop you can pour into ice cube trays to make flavored ice.

Submitted by:

DaVita renal dietitian Kara from Arizona.

Nutrients per serving

Calories

4

Protein

0

g

Carbohydrates

1

g

Fat

0

g

Cholesterol

0

mg

Sodium

8

mg

Potassium

38

mg

Phosphorus

4

mg

Calcium

15

mg

Fiber

0.4

g

Added Sugar

g

Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices

none

Carbohydrate choices

0

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