If 1 once of each item is too much volume, you can cut them in half. You can also start with only 1 item and see how it works before adding another.For convenience I blend the ingredients separately, freeze them in ice cube trays and store them in labeled and dated freezer bags. That way you use exactly as much of each ingredient without wasting any. Because he gets his bolus in the afternoon, I take out the cubes I want in the morning, put them in a small mason jar and let them defrost in the refrigerator. Be sure to warm the jar slightly before giving the bolus so you don’t end up with an upset stomach.  If this recipe doesn’t do the trick, try The Poopinator Plus. 

Here are some other foods that can have a laxative effect: Prunes or prune juice, *fresh spinach, black strap molasses, peaches, pears,pineapple, orange, apricots, plums, blueberries, soaked raisins, flax seed and flax seed oil, hemp seed and hemp milk, Aloe juice and fresh Aloe Vera,coconut oil, dried dates, dried figs and sweet potatoes.

Since everyone’s system is different, some things may work too well (causing diarrhea) and some not at all. It can be frustrating but don’t give up. Try foods independently or, like I did, create your own cocktail. Like any good recipe, just remember to write it down so the items and amounts stay consistent.

*Be careful not to use too much fresh spinach.  The iron in it can be counterproductive if not constipating.

*The key to blending fresh celery is volume when using the Vitamix. I fill the 48oz container to the “max” line, use the tamper to blend it down partially then add more chopped celery. This allows the blades to fully puree the fibers. If you don’t put in enough the celery the water to fiber ratio allows it to slip away from the blades and you end up with fibers that WILL clog the g-tube.  If you have any concerns about this, you should use a fine mess strainer to be sure all of the fibers are removed.