With summer in full swing, the hot, humid days often leave us feeling parched. Cool off with this refreshing watermelon cooler that is healthy, low calorie and thirst-quenching. The recipe is adapted from the Davita website, www.davita.com, which is a great resource for dietitian-approved recipes for people with kidney disease. But this recipe is a treat for anyone looking to beat the summer heat. Enjoy!
Watermelon Summer Cooler
1 cup crushed ice
1 cup seedless watermelon cubes
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
fresh mint leaves to taste (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar or sugar substitute (optional)
Blend all ingredients in blender. Pour into 2 cups and garnish with fresh lime wedge.
Each ¾ cup serving contains only 50 calories and counts as 1 carbohydrate serving for people with diabetes and one low potassium fruit for people with kidney disease. If non-caloric sugar substitute is used the calories are cut in half and each serving counts as ½ of a carbohydrate or fruit serving.
Hope everyone has a happy 4th of July! Please share your favorite healthy summer drinks.
-Theresa Stahl, RD, LDN
-Theresa Stahl, RD, LDN
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