I didn’t like Ensure or other protein drinks either when I had my SCT. It took a long time for my tastebuds to adjust to sugar. I was drinking milk to get liquids and protein, but I know some people don’t like plain milk. Eventually, I started drinking Starbucks mocha drinks that come in little jars. These drinks were too sweet for me, so I mixed them with milk. I was doing this when my tastebuds we’re starting to recover, so I am not sure if this will work for your husband now.