If you’re prone to calcium containing kidney stones, consider drinking lemonade as a way to reduce your risk of stone formation. Lemon juice contains citrate, a substance that helps reduce the formation of calcium containing stones.
- 2 large lemons
- 8 cups of water
Squeeze 2 large lemons (1/2 cup lemon juice), into 8 cups of water. You can use a regular hand twist juicer or buy already squeezed lemon juice. Serve with ice cubes and a hint of mint for flavor. Drink throughout the day. You can add sugar or a sugar substitute if desired but try to limit your sugar to reduce your risk of stones. For more information on kidney stones see our fact sheet.
- Calories: 4 KCal
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.4 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Phosphorus: 1 mg
- Potassium: 20 mg
Servings per recipe: 8 cups
Serving size: 1 cup
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup
