The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 16 letter word HEALTH‑CONSCIOUS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "knowing one should drink less" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case knowing one should drink less = health‑conscious.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does HEALTH‑CONSCIOUS mean?
HEALTH‑CONSCIOUS adjective- Describing an attitude in which one has an awareness of the healthiness of one's diet and lifestyle
- Describing a product aimed at people with such an attitude