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International Flavors Healthy Kidney-Friendly Recipes from Around the World

International Flavors Dear Reader, Today, travel and technology help connect countries all over the world, especially when it comes to what we eat. Foods from many countries are available in local grocery stores; restaurants offer an array of cuisines; and recipes from most countries and regions are available online and in stores. Global recipes open the door to a wealth of new flavors and dishes to expand and add excitement to meal choices for those following a kidney-friendly diet that focuses on high-quality protein and lower sodium, potassium and phosphorus. We ve put together a collection of 21 recipes from around the world, including Corn Cakes with Cheese (Arepas) from Colombia, Indian Chicken Curry from India, Cool Cucumber Soup from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bavarian Apple Tart from Germany. We hope you enjoy the selection of meals found in the following pages. Happy cooking! Your DaVita Team 2016 DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. KSAA-02162016-077 3

CHINA Cucumber Fried Eggs Portions: 4 CKD non-dialysis, dialysis Serving Size: 145 grams Calories: 187 Protein: 8 g Carbohydrates: 13 g Fat: 12 g Cholesterol: 186 mg Sodium: 224 mg Potassium: 295 mg Phosphorus: 144 mg Calcium: 69 mg Fiber: 10.6 g 4 large eggs (200 g) 250 g cucumber 50 g dried black fungus 1/4 teaspoon salt 60 g green onion 1 teaspoon vinegar 2 tablespoons oil 1. Clean and thinly slice the cucumber. 2. Put black fungus into warm water for about 30 minutes. 3. Clean the bigger black fungus. 4. Mince ginger root and green onion. 5. Mix eggs with minced ginger root and green onion; stir them together. 6. Heat the oil in the pan. 7. Fry eggs in the pan for 2 minutes and take it out onto a plate. 8. Fry sliced cucumber for 2-3 minutes. 9. Mix egg with cucumber, add black fungus. 10. Add some salt and vinegar into the pan; stir-fry gently until black fungus and cucumber are cooked. 4 5

CHINA Mushy Pumpkin and Walnut Dessert Portions: 4 Serving Size: 83 g each Calories: 53 Cholesterol: 1 mg Protein: 2 g Sodium: 167 mg Carbohydrates: 4 g Potassium: 201 mg Fat: 4 g Phosphorus: 59 mg 100 g walnuts, shelled 300 g pumpkin 30 ml milk 600 ml water Calcium: 23 mg Fiber: 1.2 g 1. Remove the walnut shell and make nut into powder. 2. Remove skin of pumpkin and cut into pieces. Put pieces of pumpkin into a microwave-safe container. Place in microwave oven for 5 minutes on high temperature. 3. Add water into food mixer with pumpkin and walnut; stir them together. 4. Put into pot and stir over low heat until pumpkin is mushy. 5. Add milk into it slowly and mix together. 6 7

COLOMBIA Eggplant Casserole Portions: 4 Serving Size: 140 g Calories: 134 Cholesterol: 142 mg Protein: 8 g Sodium: 215 mg Carbohydrates: 13 g Potassium: 261 mg Fat: 6 g Phosphorus: 133 mg 250 g eggplant 3 large eggs (150 g) 120 ml 2% milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 60 g breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon margarine Calcium: 87 mg Fiber: 2.2 g 1. Preheat oven to 170 C. 2. Peel and cut up eggplant. Place eggplant pieces in a pot, cover with water and boil until tender. Drain and mash. 3. Mix eggs and combine with milk, salt, pepper and mashed eggplant. Place in a greased casserole dish. 4. Melt margarine and mix with breadcrumbs. 5. Top casserole with breadcrumbs and bake 20 minutes or until top begin to brown. 8 9

COLOMBIA COLOMBIA Festive Egg Scramble Portions: 8 Serving Size: 80 g Grilled Corn Cakes (Arepas) with Cheese Calories: 92 Cholesterol: 186 mg Protein: 7 g Sodium: 105 mg Carbohydrates: 3 g Potassium: 125 mg Fat: 8 g Phosphorus: 108 mg 80 g onion 75 g red bell pepper 75 g green bell pepper 8 large eggs (400 g) 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons margarine Calcium: 34 mg Fiber: 0.6 g 1. Finely chop the onion and bell peppers. 2. Mix the eggs, onion, bell peppers and black pepper in a bowl. 3. Melt margarine in a skillet. Add egg mixture and cook until eggs are set. Stir often to prevent sticking. 4. Serve hot or keep warm until ready to serve. Portions: 3 Serving Size: 1 large corn cake (arepa) Calories: 356 Cholesterol: 42 mg Protein: 15 g Sodium: 267 mg Carbohydrates: 49 g Potassium: 22 mg Fat: 14 g Phosphorus: 276 mg 200 g white corn flour 100 g costeño cheese (a salty hard cheese) 1 teaspoon butter 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) anise 237 ml hot water Calcium: 279 mg Fiber: 0 g 1. Place the corn flour in a bowl. 2. Add the ground cheese and the anise. 3. Add the warm water and mix with a spatula. 4. Leave to rest for 10 minutes then knead. 5. Form the arepas: circles about 13 cm wide and 1-1/2 cm thick. 6. Place the butter on the pan and cook the arepas until slightly browned. 10 11

GERMANY Bavarian Apple Tart Portions: 10 Serving Size: 1 slice Calories: 337 Cholesterol: 69 mg Protein: 4 g Sodium: 164 mg Carbohydrates: 39 g Potassium: 168 mg Fat: 19 g Phosphorus: 101 mg 120 g butter 200 g granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon vanilla sugar 120 g whole wheat flour 200 g cream cheese Calcium: 44 mg Fiber: 2.6 g 1 large egg (50 g) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 4 medium apples (728 g) 30 g slivered almonds 1. Preheat oven to 230 C. 2. Set cream cheese out to soften. Peel, core and slice apples. 3. Cream together butter, 67 g sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla sugar. 4. Fold in flour to make dough. 5. Spread dough on bottom and sides of a 23 cm spring form pan. 6. In a medium bowl combine softened cream cheese and 67 g sugar; mix well. 7. Add egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla sugar; mix until blended. 8. Pour mixture into pastry-lined pan. 9. Combine 67 g sugar and cinnamon; toss with apples until all are coated. 10. Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese layer. 11. Sprinkle with almonds. 12. Bake at 230 C for 10 minutes. 13. Reduce heat to 200 C and continue baking for 25 minutes. Cool. * Limit to consuming only one time per week. 12 13

GERMANY GERMANY Ravioli and Zucchini Chicken Fruit Salad Portions: 8 Serving Size: 180 g Calories: 380 Cholesterol: 47 mg Protein: 17 g Sodium: 183 mg Carbohydrates: 31 g Potassium: 291 mg Fat: 21 g Phosphorus: 159 mg 230 g small shell pasta, uncooked 400 g cooked chicken 200 g celery Calcium: 23 mg Fiber: 1.7 g 200 g seedless grapes 430 g canned mandarin oranges 170 g mayonnaise 1. Cube cooked chicken. Slice celery and slice grapes into halves. Drain mandarin oranges. 2. Cook pasta according to package, omitting the salt. Drain and rinse in cold water to cool. Drain well. 3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and all ingredients. Mix well to combine. 4. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Portions: 4 Serving Size: 180 g Calories: 228 Cholesterol: 75 mg Protein: 12 g Sodium: 196 mg Carbohydrates: 26 g Potassium: 396 mg Fat: 8 g Phosphorus: 148 mg 250 g frozen beef ravioli 270 g zucchini 3 green onions (45 g) 1 medium red bell pepper (119 g) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Calcium: 44 mg Fiber: 2.2 g 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons chicken broth 2 tablespoons water 1. Julienne cut zucchini and slice green onion; coarsely chop bell pepper. 2. Cook ravioli as directed on the package. 3. Spray a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat. 4. Add zucchini, green onions, bell pepper, garlic powder, basil and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender. 5. Drain ravioli, add broth, and stir into the vegetable mixture. 6. Cover skillet and cook over medium-low heat for another 5 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Stir occasionally, being careful not to break the ravioli. Helpful hints If vegetables are prepared earlier, this is a quick and easy meal that anyone can put together. 14 Goes well with tossed salad and French bread. Try other types of ravioli frozen or fresh, beef or chicken. 15

INDIA Indian Chicken Curry Portions: 6 Serving Size: 2 small drumsticks Calories: 269 Cholesterol: 67 mg Protein: 21 g Sodium: 350 mg Carbohydrates: 6 g Potassium: 286 mg Fat: 18 g Phosphorus: 139 mg Calcium: 28 mg Fiber: 1.5 g 1 medium tomato (123 g) 2 medium onions (220 g) 2 garlic cloves (6 g) 2 g cube ginger root 5 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 1 cinnamon stick (7 g) 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoons whole peppercorns 680 g small chicken drumsticks 3/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1. Peel and chop tomato. Mince onion, garlic and ginger root. Remove skin from chicken and discard. 2. Heat oil in a large, wide pot over a medium-high flame. When hot, put in the cumin seeds, cinnamon, bay leaves and peppercorns. Stir once. 3. Add the onions, garlic and ginger. Stir this mixture until the onion picks up brown specks. 4. Add the tomatoes, chicken, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir to mix and bring to a boil. 5. Cover pot tightly, turn heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes or until chicken is tender. Stir a few times during this cooking period. 6. Remove cover and turn up the heat to medium. Sprinkle in the garam masala and cook, stirring gently for about 5 minutes to reduce the liquid. 16 17

INDIA Vegetable Cutlets Portions: 6 Serving Size: 2 cutlets (200 g) Calories: 145 Cholesterol: 0 mg Protein: 4 g Sodium: 219 mg Carbohydrates: 21 g Potassium: 241 mg Fat: 5 g Phosphorus: 60 mg Calcium: 75 mg Fiber: 3.4 g 110 g carrots 140 g cabbage 240 g frozen French style green beans 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon cilantro powder 1 teaspoon red chili powder 60 g all-purpose white flour 4 slices white bread (120 g) 4 g fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon lime juice 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 sprigs fresh dill (optional) 1. Thaw and chop green beans. Grate carrots, cabbage and fresh cilantro. 2. Soak bread slices in water and drain by squeezing between the palms of your hands. 3. In a medium pan cover cabbage and carrots with water and boil for 10 minutes. Add the chopped green beans and cook until completely done. Drain excess water and cool. 4. Add spices, flour, bread slices, cilantro and lime juice to vegetables and mix well. 5. Make 12 balls and flatten each into a patty the size of a small burger. 6. Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil and place patties in the saucepan, two or three at a time without crowding. Flip patties over when cooked, about 2-3 minutes on each side. 7. Top with fresh dill and serve hot. 18 19

MALAYSIA Asian Orange Chicken Portions: 4 Serving Size: 230 g Calories: 244 Protein: 14 g Carbohydrates: 21 g Fat: 12 g Cholesterol: 37 mg Sodium: 253 mg Potassium: 240 mg Phosphorus: 118 mg Calcium: 30 mg Fiber: 0.4 g 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger root 1 garlic clove (3 g) 2 tablespoons green onion 400 ml water 2 tablespoons orange juice 60 ml lemon juice 80 ml unseasoned rice vinegar 1-1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon orange zest 75 g packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 230 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 tablespoons olive oil 2-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1. Mince ginger root and garlic. Chop green onion. 2. Pour 355 ml water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stir in the orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool 10 to 15 minutes. 3. Cut chicken into 1 cm pieces and place into a resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 237 ml of sauce into bag. Reserve the remaining sauce. Seal the bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours. 4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the marinated chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and set aside. 5. Wipe out the skillet, and add the reserved sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Mix together the cornstarch and remaining 59 ml water; stir into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 6. Divide into 4 portions and serve hot. 20 21

MALAYSIA Fresh Tofu Spring Rolls Portions: 6 Serving Size: 2 spring rolls Calories: 156 Protein: 8 g Carbohydrates: 20 g Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 161 mg Potassium: 300 mg Phosphorus: 93 mg Calcium: 46 mg Fiber: 1.3 g 12 leaves Romaine lettuce (504 g) 454 g firm tofu 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 rice wrappers for spring rolls 2 medium carrots (122 g) 1/2 sliced red onion (55 g) 1. Wash and dry Romaine leaves, then cut each leaf in half lengthwise. Grate carrots or cut julienne style. Set aside. 2. Boil 1-1/2 L of water and set aside to soak rice wrappers later. 3. Drain and pat dry tofu. Slice into 12 pieces, each about 10 cm long. 4. Spread tofu on plate and season evenly with cumin, granulated garlic, sea salt and black pepper. 5. Heat non-stick pan with olive oil. Once pan is heated, place tofu strips seasoned side down on oil-coated pan. Season the other side of tofu facing up and fry until bottom is lightly browned, about 1 2 minutes. Flip and fry until second side is lightly browned, about 1 2 minutes. Place tofu on plate to cool. 6. Pour hot water into a large shallow bowl. Take a rice wrapper and dip in hot water, turning to moisten all edges. Once slightly soft, place wrapper on a large plate and place 2 halves of Romaine lettuce in center of the wrapper toward the edge nearest your body. Sprinkle 2 3 tablespoons of grated carrot and 1 2 tablespoons of sliced onion on top of the lettuce. Place one cooled tofu strip on top of the vegetables. 7. Fold the sides in, and then fold the bottom up and roll tightly all the way up to close the spring roll. Repeat with the rest of the rice wrappers, vegetables and tofu strips. 8. Refrigerate and serve cold. 22 23

POLAND Crunchy Couscous Salad Portions: 6 Serving Size: 115 g Calories: 121 Cholesterol: 4 mg Protein: 3 g Sodium: 167 mg Carbohydrates: 14 g Potassium: 105 mg Fat: 6 g Phosphorus: 51 mg Calcium: 47 mg Fiber: 1.4 g 1 medium cucumber (200 g) 75 g red bell pepper 40 g sweet onion 2 tablespoon black olives 15 g flat-leaf parsley 100 g couscous, uncooked 180 ml water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbles 1-1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1. Thinly slice and quarter cucumbers. Chop bell pepper, onion, olives and parsley. 2. In a medium saucepan heat water to a boil and add couscous. Return to boiling. Remove pan from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool while preparing vegetables. 3. Add cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives and parsley to couscous. 4. Combine olive oil, vinegar, feta cheese, basil, salt and pepper to make dressing. Mix with the couscous salad. 5. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve chilled. 24 25

POLAND POLAND Foil Baked Pimento Cod Fillets Portions: 4 Serving Size: 110 g Calories: 105 Cholesterol: 32 mg Protein: 14 g Sodium: 193 mg Carbohydrates: 3 g Potassium: 221 mg Fat: 4 g Phosphorus: 91 mg 340 g cod fillets 1 lemon 1/4 teaspoon salt Calcium: 15 mg Fiber: 1.1 g 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 112 g jar diced pimento peppers 1 tablespoon olive oil 1. Preheat oven to 170 C. Chop red bell pepper. 2. Place 2 large sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil on preparation surface. 3. Thinly slice lemon. Spread lemon slices, half on each piece of foil. 4. Set cod fillets on top of lemon slices, 2 fillets or about 170 g per foil. 5. Lightly sprinkle each fillet with measured salt and pepper. 6. Spoon red bell pepper over each fillet, then drizzle with olive oil. 7. Fold foil edges together to seal fish inside. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove fillets from foil to serve. Roasted Rosemary Chicken and Vegetables Portions: 4 Serving Size: 1 piece chicken (118 g) and 128 g vegetables Calories: 215 Cholesterol: 73 mg Protein: 30 g Sodium: 107 mg Carbohydrates: 8 g Potassium: 580 mg Fat: 7 g Phosphorus: 250 mg 226 g zucchini 112 g carrots 46 g bell pepper 1/2 large red onion (75 g) 8 garlic cloves (24 g) Calcium: 65 mg Fiber: 3.0 g 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 4 chicken breasts, bone-in (472 g) 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 1. Preheat the oven to 180 C. 2. Slice zucchini 1.3 cm thick; slice carrots and bell peppers 0.6 cm thick; cut onion into 1.3 cm wedges; crush garlic cloves. 3. Combine the zucchini, carrots, onion, garlic and oil in a 33 x 23 cm roasting pan. Season with pepper and toss to coat. Roast until vegetables are heated through, about 10 minutes. 4. While vegetables are roasting, lift up the skin from the chicken breasts and rub the flesh with pepper and crumbled rosemary. Replace the skin, and then season the chicken all over with additional pepper and rosemary, as desired. 5. Remove the roasting pan from the oven, and place the chicken, skin sides up, on top of the vegetables. Return to the oven and continue roasting until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender (about 35 minutes). 26 27

PORTUGAL Chicken and Rice Casserole Portions: 6 Serving Size: 300 g Calories: 297 Cholesterol: 48 mg Protein: 19 g Sodium: 212 mg Carbohydrates: 32 g Potassium: 305 mg Fat: 10 g Phosphorus: 204 mg Calcium: 79 mg Fiber: 1.6 g 1 tablespoons unsalted butter 150 g bell pepper 80 g onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 40 g all-purpose white flour 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons soy sauce (optional) 360 ml water 240 ml milk 550 g cooked white rice 280 g cubed chicken or turkey, cooked, skinless 80 g canned mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1. Heat the oven to 170 C. Grease a 1-1/2 liter baking dish with unsalted butter or margarine. 2. Chop bell peppers and onion. 3. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over low heat. 4. Stir in flour and black pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat. 5. Stir in soy sauce, water and milk. Heat until liquid boils, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for one minute. 6. Stir in cooked rice, chicken or turkey, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion and dried herbs. 7. Pour into baking dish. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. *We recommend consuming dish 3-4 hours before sleeping. 28 29

PORTUGAL PORTUGAL Cranberry-Apple Salad Portions: 10 Serving Size: 110 g Calories: 111 Cholesterol: 0 mg Protein: 0 g Sodium: 5 mg Carbohydrates: 29 g Potassium: 89 mg Fat: 0 g Phosphorus: 10 mg 4 medium apples (728 g) 182 g dried cranberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice 50 g miniature marshmallows 50 g sugar (optional) Calcium: 6 mg Fiber: 2.8 g 1. Peel and core apples. Place apples and cranberries in a food processor and chop. 2. Sprinkle with lemon juice and mix well. 3. Fold in marshmallows and sugar (optional). 4. Chill at least 4 hours. 5. Stir and serve. Portuguese Meringue Portions: 10 CKD non-dialysis, dialysis Serving Size: 1 slice Calories: 71 Cholesterol: 0 mg Protein: 3 g Sodium: 61 mg Carbohydrates: 14 g Potassium: 53 mg Fat: 0 g Phosphorus: 5 mg 8 egg whites 8 tablespoons sugar Caramel liquid (to taste) Calcium: 0 mg Fiber: 0 g 1. Whip the egg whites. 2. Add sugar, one spoon at a time, continuing to whip. 3. Continue whipping and gradually add the caramel liquid to taste (until color is comparable to coffee with milk). 4. Coat a Bundt cake pan with caramel then pour in the egg white mixture. 5. Bake in preheated oven at 240 C for 10 minutes. 6. Turn off the oven and let stand for about 20 minutes with the oven closed. 7. Unmold immediately. 30 31

SAUDI ARABIA Cool Cucumber Soup Portions: 5 Serving Size: 170 g Calories: 78 Protein: 2 g Carbohydrates: 6 g Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 12 mg Sodium: 128 mg Potassium: 256 mg Phosphorus: 64 mg Calcium: 60 mg Fiber: 1.0 g 600 g cucumbers 50 g sweet white onion 15 g green onion 5 g fresh mint 2 tablespoons fresh dill 2 tablespoons lemon juice 160 ml water 120 ml half and half cream, 65 g sour cream 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Fresh dill sprigs for garnish (optional) 1. Peel and seed cucumbers. Chop onions and mint. Mince dill. 2. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. 3. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. 4. Garnish soup with fresh dill sprigs if desired. Helpful hints Leftovers taste even better the next day. For a complete lunch meal serve Cool Cucumber Soup with a chicken salad, tuna salad or egg salad sandwich. 32 33

SAUDI ARABIA SAUDI ARABIA Cucumber Mint Salad Portions: 4 Serving Size: 80 g Calories: 25 Cholesterol: 0 mg Protein: 1 g Sodium: 3 mg Carbohydrates: 3 g Potassium: 122 mg Fat: 1 g Phosphorus: 20 mg Calcium: 18 mg Fiber: 0.5 g Watermelon Summer Cooler Portions: 2 Serving Size: 180 ml Calories: 51 Cholesterol: 0 mg Protein: 0 g Sodium: 1 mg Carbohydrates: 13 g Potassium: 94 mg Fat: 0 g Phosphorus: 9 mg Calcium: 6 mg Fiber: 0.3 g 300 g English cucumber 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon dried mint 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh dill sprigs for garnish (optional) 1. Wash and dice cucumber and place in a bowl. 2. Add olive oil, dried mint, pepper and garlic. 3. Mix and garnish with fresh dill sprigs if desired. Refrigerate to chill before serving. 140 g crushed ice 152 g seedless watermelon cubes 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar 2 small watermelon wedges for garnish Place all ingredients except garnish wedges in a blender and blend for 30 seconds. Pour into 2 small glasses, garnish with wedges and enjoy! 34 Helpful hints Add a splash of vinegar just before serving, if desired. Add additional spices to suit your taste. Helpful hints Watermelons vary in sweetness. Adjust by adding more sweetener if needed. For fluid restricted diets, enjoy a serving of Watermelon Summer Cooler now and freeze one serving for later. Remove from freezer 10 to 15 minutes before serving. 35