Blenderized Tube Feeding: 5 Foods That Don't Blend Well

Blenderized tube feeding tips from a Registered Dietitian. This video will help you understand how to make blenderized tube feeding recipes successfully. Helpful information for blended diets for tube feeding or people who require a blended or pureed diet by mouth.
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ABOUT NATURAL TUBE FEEDING
Claire Kariya is a registered dietitian with 15 years of tube feeding experience. Through research and teaching, Claire strives to increase acceptance of blenderized tube feeding in the medical community and believes that whole food should be included in one’s diet, whether or not they have a feeding tube. To provide support to people interested in exploring the option of blenderized tube feeding, Claire created Natural Tube Feeding.
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This video represents the personal views of its author, Claire Kariya and is intended for informational purposes only. This video does not replace the need for individualized nutrition care or personalized medical advice.
There are serious risks involved with tube feeding. These include, but are not limited to, serum electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration, malabsorption, nutritional deficiencies, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, pulmonary aspiration, allergic reactions, tube occlusion, and tube dislodgement. Always inform your health care team and personal dietitian before making any changes to your tube feeding regime.
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[@mangoicecreamcoffee]

The government hospitals here in the Philippines mostly use natural tube feeding. Because it's cheaper than commercial formula. ☺️

[@DENNISLOPEZINC]

How about chicken breast? I Really need protein for my workouts.

[@hoorinaqvi6218]

Good very informative

[@carlyr8691]

Great work, Claire! I would have never thought to strain berries before you mentioned this - thank you for sharing with us this important tip. I tried to blend quick-cook oats in my Ninja Blender this morning and found the mix was still quite lumpy. Do you have any suggestions on how to fix this? I can't wait for your next video :)

[@NaturalTubeFeeding]

Thanks for your comment Carly! Yes, try running your blender for longer (at least 30 seconds) and adding a little more fluid. That should create a nice smooth blend.

[@kaymal455]

Hi Claire my two year old has been of tube from the day she was born, im hoping to feed her smoothies with yoghurt, blueberries, blackberries and other berries also would you recommend adding things like chlorella, Spirulina, and coconut water. Many thanks

[@johndoyel8758]

Do you have a sieve that you recommend to strain blends out with??

[@NaturalTubeFeeding]

Hi John! Yes- I recommend a flour sifter type of strainer. Something with a paddle or wheel to push the blend through. Otherwise you can be waiting all day to strain your blend, especially if it's on the thick side. I like this one here: www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/idealisk-flour-sifter-stainless-steel-40014340/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl96NrLfQ6wIV2SCtBh00ygyeEAYYASABEgKV3PD_BwE

[@ummiymmhabmify]

What about pasta, rice

[@trulygodsgrace]

In my homemade feeding tube blends I find that white foods generally don't go so well. Anything really starchy. That means most grians and seudo grains.

[@NaturalTubeFeeding]

Interesting! Thanks for your comment. Yes, some people have difficulty with certain foods. Very individual so it's important to figure out what works for you!

[@anonymousperson4363]

Except maybe the nuts, I had no problem with these foods. Although, I do mix my ingredients.

[@colincourier]

im stuggling 5months down the line i need somthing nice to blend

[@NaturalTubeFeeding]

I have lots of recipes and resources for you at my website www.naturaltubefeeding.com. I would love to help.

[@hannasamson5524]

How to prepare homemade standard blenderized feeding for the critically ill pediatric patient

[@NaturalTubeFeeding]

That's a tough question to answer! I would recommend formula for critically ill pediatric patients, if available.