Cowie, I think these dieticians either are not listening or are not paying attention! I told mine the same thing & they just shrugged their shoulders. I also was one who couldn't take liquid food supplements very well! I hated that crap! I tried Ensure, Isosource & Boost! They all made me queezy! Maybe it was mental! I demanded the peg tube out 2 weeks after radiation ended! I drank chocolate Carnation Instant Breakfast with every meal to wash each bite down & for the extra nutrition. Worked for me! I do remember the feeling of freedom when I too donated 12 cases of Isosource to the old folks home!!! Just keep trying till you find something that works. Mild chili w/beans goes down pretty well if you chew it thoroughly & wash it down with the instant breakfast. Lots of calories & good nutrition!!