{"title":"Food \u0026 Drink","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"complan-shake-original","title":"Complan Shake Original - 425g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Complan Original\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplan is the classic build-up drink: a nutritionally complete shake powder from Nutricia with 26 vitamins and minerals plus protein and energy, for anyone who's struggling to eat enough — recovering from illness, managing a small appetite, or caring for an elderly relative who's gone off food. Vitamin D supports normal immune function and iron helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. This is the Original flavour 425g tub, with no artificial colours, sweeteners or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Complan helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppetites shrink with age, illness and treatment — but nutritional needs don't. A Complan shake between or alongside meals is an easy way to add calories, protein and micronutrients when finishing a plate feels impossible. It's a nutrition drink for recovery and support, not a diet-style meal replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to make it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhisk or shake the stated scoops into 200ml of whole milk (creamier, more calories) or water, warm or cold. Sip slowly if appetite is delicate — half now, half later still counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf someone is losing weight without trying, or living on supplements rather than food, involve a GP or dietitian — unintentional weight loss always deserves a check.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Complan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729958543747,"sku":"0055509","price":7.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61JNxH9Em5L._AC_SL1280.jpg?v=1786029011"},{"product_id":"smint-mints-sugar-free","title":"Smint Mints Sugar Free - 8g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Smint Sugar Free Mints\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmint are the tiny triangular sugar free mints in the click-dispenser — sweetened with 100% xylitol, the plant-derived sweetener dentists actually approve of. One-handed click, instant fresh breath, no sugar touching your teeth. 8g dispenser, roughly 35 mints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy xylitol matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost mints freshen breath while feeding the same bacteria that cause decay. Xylitol doesn't — plaque bacteria can't ferment it, and regular xylitol use is associated with less plaque acid. A mint habit your dentist won't lecture you about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flip-top dispenser serves one mint per click — pocket-proof and rattle-free. Like all polyol-sweetened products, excessive consumption can have a laxative effect; a normal mint habit is nowhere near it. 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Stute replaces the added sugar entirely, cutting the impact on blood sugar while keeping the Seville-style tang and texture — the reason this German family firm's no-sugar-added range has been the UK's diabetic-preserve staple for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'No added sugar' isn't 'no carbohydrate' — fruit brings its own natural sugars, so people counting carbs should check the label per serving and spread accordingly. Once opened, keep refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730050752899,"sku":"0286369","price":3.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61k4c01yaQL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1786022703"},{"product_id":"sula-box-fruit-mix","title":"Sula Sugar Free Fruit Mix Sweets - 42g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Sulá Sugar Free Fruit Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSulá Fruit Mix are proper boiled sweets without the sugar — lemon, orange and cherry drops with natural flavours, in a 42g box that fits a pocket or glovebox. Germany's favourite sugar free sweets, and a staple for anyone cutting sugar or managing diabetes who still wants a sweet in the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSugar free that tastes like the real thing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoiled sweets are usually solid sugar; Sulá swaps it for sweeteners so you get the same slow-dissolving fruit drop with a fraction of the impact on blood sugar — and nothing feeding tooth decay while it lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all sweetener-based sweets, eating a lot in one sitting can have a laxative effect — a few at a time is the habit. Suitable as part of a diabetic diet; the carbs per sweet are on the box for counters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sula","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730166423939,"sku":"3292497","price":2.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61yMeSeFpoL._AC_SL1152.jpg?v=1786029498"},{"product_id":"dextro-energy-lemon-tablets-47g-984609","title":"Dextro Energy Lemon Tablets - 47g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Dextro Energy Lemon Tablets\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDextro Energy tablets are fast, direct glucose — dextrose that starts absorbing in the mouth for near-immediate energy. The lemon version adds vitamin C to the classic formula. They're the glucose tablets in gym bags, glove boxes and — crucially — the pockets of people managing diabetes who need a reliable answer to a hypo. 47g pack of 14 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGlucose tablets and hypos\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a hypo (low blood sugar), diabetes teams recommend 15–20g of fast-acting carbohydrate: that's roughly 4–5 Dextro tablets, chewed, then a 15-minute wait and a re-test. Tablets beat sweets and juice for this because the dose is measured, they don't melt in a bag, and there's no temptation to eat the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBeyond diabetes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same fast glucose serves runners and cyclists mid-effort, exam-day energy dips, and anyone flagging on a long shift — quick fuel without caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrequent hypos deserve a conversation with your diabetes team — treating them is essential, but the pattern matters too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dextro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052482892163,"sku":"0984609","price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51lReXrZ0LL._AC_SL1449.jpg?v=1786029934"},{"product_id":"hermesetas-sweeteners-tablets-300-pack-122440","title":"Hermesetas Mini Sweeteners - 300 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Hermesetas Mini Sweeteners\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHermesetas has been sweetening tea and coffee since 1932 — the original Swiss sweetener tablets, with zero calories and zero sugar. One mini tablet sweetens like a teaspoon of sugar, dispensed one at a time from the pocket-sized click dispenser. Vegan, gluten free and lactose free. 300 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy switch your sugar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo sugars in four cups a day is around 130 empty calories daily — a stone of sugar a year. Swapping to sweetener tablets keeps the taste and drops the sugar entirely, which is why Hermesetas has been the default for people managing weight and diabetes for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick one tablet per cup into hot or cold drinks — it dissolves instantly, even in iced drinks. The 300-tablet dispenser lives in a pocket or handbag; one lasts months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for people with diabetes as part of managing sugar intake. 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