I do shakes & would like to do mealbars too when time is tight / me being lazy and when the dreaded 'working lunch' which invariably = sandwiches rears it's head. People do look at me like I'm mad when I produce a pot of 'salad' (low on veggie stuff, heavy on the kabanos and jarlsberg!), or worst case request a fork and eat the sandwich fillings. Unfortunately I find polyols just awful and can't eat either those or wheat without some very unpleasant gastrointestinal effects!

I have not heard of any specialised UK shops yet, just the usual about Atkins products in (or not in due to under supply!) Boots, etc. I guess we all got very inventive by default ... but it all takes so long to prepare when time is tight so personally I am GASPING for easy / convenient low carb product ... on with the fight!!

thanks again y'all. Claire