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Ingredients

  • 4 large ice cubes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup half & half creamer
  • 3 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Set on ice/crush setting and blend for 30 seconds to one minute or until ice is well chopped and slush is at desired consistency.
  3. Pour into a glass and garnish with lemon wedge, if desired.

Helpful hints

  • For people with diabetes substitute stevia, Splenda®  or other preferred low calorie sweetener for sugar. Calories are reduced to 90 and carbohydrate is 6 grams.
  • May be used as a calorie booster for those who need extra calories in their diet.
  • Remember to count this toward your total daily fluid intake if you are on a fluid restriction.

Submitted by:

DaVita renal dietitian Elaine from Arizona.

Nutrients per serving

Calories

230

Protein

2

g

Carbohydrates

40

g

Fat

7

g

Cholesterol

22

mg

Sodium

25

mg

Potassium

91

mg

Phosphorus

58

mg

Calcium

64

mg

Fiber

0

g

Added Sugar

g

Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices

1/2 milk
1 fat
1 high calorie

Carbohydrate choices

2-1/2

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