Best high protein PD dialysis diet smoothie recipes

[RonZone]

Ok, I may have gotten some responses before, but I apologize, I've forgotten them and didn't write them down. What is your favorite high protein smoothie recipes and what kind of machine do you have to make them in?

[horsie63]

I'll be watching this post. I'll substitute and whey with pea protein as I'm lactose intolerant. Thanks for asking this.

[ArtgirlZ in reply to horsie63]

Hi. I haven't tried any yet, but I just bought a book called - Smoothies for Kidney Health. It starts out with a lot of great information, then gives smoothie recipes.

[RHOC in reply to ArtgirlZ]

Thanks for that!! I'm going to get online and see about getting it!! I'm in need of more protein and cause if my gastroperesis I can't do the store bought drinks ... But any other ideas.. PLEASE!!

[Tissybell in reply to RHOC]

Why no store bought drinks with gastroparesis)?

[RHOC in reply to Tissybell]

It just really messes with my stomach, allot.

[Tissybell in reply to RHOC]

Do you have irritable bowel like I do? I cannot handle garlic or regular onions. Green onion is ok, this. I like bananas plain and in smoothies because it does help my acid reflux. I blend it with spinach, and you don't even taste the greens. I just Google smoothies and get all kinds of ideas. I have not been eating enough veggies, so smoothies are the way to go

[RonZone in reply to Tissybell]

Let me know if you find specific versions that you like.

[Tissybell in reply to RonZone]

I will, Ron!

[RonZone]

So I didn't do a ton of research, but just made the decision to buy a Ninja® Fit Personal Single-Serve Blender, Two 16-oz. Cups, QB3000SS from WalMart for $49.00. It just came today, so I've not made anything with it, but it's very cute and small and looks very easy to clean (a huge plus for us lazy types). Now I'm off to the store to buy some frozen fruit and liquid egg whites and other stuff and make a few from recipes I found on the Davita website. Not sure how I'll like those using veggies. I'll find out and I'll post the results later. Smoothies for Kidney Health offered by ArtgirlZ sounds like a good book as well. Will have to check that out.

[RonZone]

Made my first smoothie. Thought I'd start with something simple that I knew would taste good, though not the best, health wise This has a bunch of potassium because the protein source is liquid egg whites. It was VERY good, so a positive first start. Now to try other protein sources that might not be quite so tasty but with less potassium:

davita.com/diet-nutrition/r...

Ingredients

3/4 cup fresh strawberries

1/2 cup liquid pasteurized egg whites

1/2 cup ice

1 tablespoon sugar

Preparation:

Place strawberries in blender and blend until smooth.

Add all remaining ingredients and continue blending until smooth.

Helpful hints:

Pasteurized liquid egg white is safe to consume without cooking.

If substituting frozen fruit add 1/4 cup water instead of the 1/2 cup ice. The degree of “frozenness” will determine how much your blender will be able to take. It will also give a more “soft serve” consistency than a smoothie, which is great in the warmer season.

Adjust sugar or low calorie sweetener to taste.

Nutrients per serving

Calories 156

Protein 14 g

Carbohydrates 25 g

Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 215 mg

Potassium 400 mg

Phosphorus 49 mg

Calcium 29 mg

Fiber 2.5 g

Added Sugar

[Tissybell in reply to RonZone]

Good start! You can use a high protein plant Greek Yogurt in place of egg whites. Try a 1/2 cup ,then suit to taste. You can even throw in a handful of spinach or a fruit in there, too.

[RonZone in reply to Tissybell]

Is Kite Hill a good one?: kite-hill.com/our-food/yogu...