I'm hating protein shakes now! Help!

 I was doing ok with the protein shakes but the last week or so they have just tasted vile to me!  Whats going on?  Any ideas on how to get them down?

thanks!

How far out from surgery are you?

You could try a different brand or a different way of making them.  How have you been making them?

Try different brands and/or different flavors, try mixing them with something different (especially if you are mixing them with water... many of them taste much better mixed with milk), try adding things to them to make them tastier (SF syrups, for example), and try drinking them with straw (because it comes in less contact with the tongue, you will taste it less).

Lora

In the beginning, I could only get them down if I dilute them. I have a 32 ounce bottle, would mix vanilla protein protein, one cup of non-fat milk, cinnamon, fill with ice to the 3 cup mark then top off with water. Shake well. They were cold and watered down and it was the only way I could take it.

Lately I love having protein hot mochas. I mix 3/4 to 1 cup of non-fat milk with chocolate protein powder, add a packet of sugar free hot cocoa, some sugar free syrup like Kalua or caramel or peppermint, mix well then add some instant decaf coffee (I like Folgers), and boiling water. I make this in a 3 cup mug so I get 3 cups of fluid too.

Another favorite is making a protein frappachino in my magic bullet. Or a protein smoothie.

Good luck.
Jan

Same thing happened to me. I sampled the flavors and invested in a few tubs of the flavors I was sure I liked. THEN my tastes changed and I hate them all!! Had to buy other flavors. Fruity flavors work best for me now. 4EverFit has a cranrazz flavor that I can easily tolerate now.

 thanks for all the advice!  I have been mixing them with water and SF syrups.  I will try to experment with some of your suggestions.  Although my Doc says no milk?  it seems like most everyone else on here is using FF milk.  Hummmm

Why does your doc say no milk?

I think most protein shakes are much better with milk than with water.

 I have know idea why, except that milk turns to suger fast.  I'll have to ask that of my Nut when I see her!  I love milk and really wasn't liking not having it.