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Hi I'm just about 3 weeks out now. I was wondering if anyone else out there was having the same problem I am. I can't drink my Protein Shakes because they taste way too sweet. I've tried several different ones. My sugar free drinks, Popsicles, everything like that are tasting too sweet also.

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Try mixing half of your sweetened Protein Powder with unflavored Protein powder to cut down on the sweetness. I personally use unflavored Isopure powder and mix it with unsweetened vanilla almond milk and a teaspoon each of unsweetened cocoa and instant coffee.< /p>

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I add 1/3 cup of dried powdered milk to mine, add crushed ice and blend. It's creamier, smooth and far less sweet, plus it adds Protein.< /p>

That's a great idea, Lipstick Lady. And look at you closing in on a big milestone....

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I also experienced everything tasting really sweet. one thing that helped me was to mix plain Greek yogurt with my reduced carb yogurt. I wasn't able to drink the Protein Shakes that you mix because of the amount of air (bubbles) in them, Premier brand shakes are not so sweet. The only place I can find them is Sam's Club.

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Even though it doesn't involve Protein - I give myself a break from the sweet by having a cup of chicken bouillon a day. It is super high in sodium, but I find myself needing to get that sweet taste out of my mouth sometimes. Plus, I am more oriented towards salty foods than sweet, and so the shakes part is hard for me.

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I had that problem too. I agree that the Syntrax Nectar flavors are not quite as sweet -- the Roadhouse Lemonade and Fuzzy Navel have a bit of tartness to them. I mixed a small amount of unflavored Protein Powder with my V8. Also the Unjury chicken Soup was a godsend for me. Good luck to you!

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You could also try the Unjury chicken Soup flavor - you could get your Protein in without a sweet taste at all

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