v8 juice----pros and cons
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jennyema
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I love V8 juice. I drink it and cook with it and make it into bloody marys
blissful
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Just make a tomato vegetable smoothie and you'll get your roughage. Add an 1/2 of an apple for sweetness, a little bit of carrot, a red bell pepper, maybe a little green onion, some celery, salt to taste. A little hot sauce might be good.
Eat real food.
Eat real food.
larry_stewart
Master Chef
In the summer I make gazpacho with all the veggies from the garden. I freeze it in empty water bottles and have been drinking it all winter. I do have small cans of v8 I bring with me to work for lunch. Its better than drinking soda or some of those artificial drinks.
I think V8 is a healthy way to get some of your veg. Just remember what CD said about the salt. I think making your own mix with fresh veg would be even healthier.
I don't know where you got the idea that there isn't fibre (roughage) in V8. It's thick. They put whole veggies in and don't filter away the fibre. It is possible to make fruit juices and veggie juices that have had their fibre filtered out. Think of how thick V8 is compared with apple juice. That's because of the fibre in the V8.
BTW, what I wrote about the fibre content applies to the standard, spicy, low sodium, and organic versions of V8. Not necessarily to the other fruit and/or veggie beverages made under the V8 banner.
I don't know where you got the idea that there isn't fibre (roughage) in V8. It's thick. They put whole veggies in and don't filter away the fibre. It is possible to make fruit juices and veggie juices that have had their fibre filtered out. Think of how thick V8 is compared with apple juice. That's because of the fibre in the V8.
BTW, what I wrote about the fibre content applies to the standard, spicy, low sodium, and organic versions of V8. Not necessarily to the other fruit and/or veggie beverages made under the V8 banner.
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pictonguy
Sous Chef
Yeah, there is fiber, although not nearly as much. I'm not a fan of V8 and when I make something similar I just make something refreshing using the veg I want, it's a little too acidic for my liking and if I'm want some acid I'll use fresh lime or lemon or maybe a sherry vinegar.
The Simply brand of juices makes an unfiltered apple juice that is wonderful. It is like drinking a glass of apple pie. I'm not sure of the healthy aspect of it, but I love the taste.
Like Larry said, real juices can't be any worse for you than sodas. Just avoid anything that says "Juice Cocktail." That's basically non-carbonated soda.
CD
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
I'm a big fan of V-8 juice. It's more healthful than some of the doctored fruit drinks you can get today.
Sounds worth trying
EvieVaughn
Assistant Cook
I've tried V8 juice, and on the bright side, it's convenient and provides a good mix of vegetables in one drink. It's an easy way to get some nutrients, especially if you're busy or not great at eating enough veggies. However, one of the downsides is the high sodium content in many versions, which isn't ideal if you're watching your salt intake.
I've switched to barley grass juice powder. It's packed with nutrients, has a cleaner taste, and I feel like it's a more natural option. This powder is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can help you boost your energy levels and overall health. It's also low in calories and free from added sugars or artificial ingredients. Mixing it with water or adding it to smoothies has become a daily habit for me.
While V8 juice can be a quick solution for some, I find that barley grass juice powder offers more benefits without the drawbacks of added sodium and preservatives.
I've switched to barley grass juice powder. It's packed with nutrients, has a cleaner taste, and I feel like it's a more natural option. This powder is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can help you boost your energy levels and overall health. It's also low in calories and free from added sugars or artificial ingredients. Mixing it with water or adding it to smoothies has become a daily habit for me.
While V8 juice can be a quick solution for some, I find that barley grass juice powder offers more benefits without the drawbacks of added sodium and preservatives.
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Aunt Bea
Master Chef
I drink V-8 because it’s convenient and lower in carbs so it doesn’t spike my blood sugar.
It makes great Spanish rice!
I also heat it in the microwave as a simple tomato soup without the starchy fillers in cream of tomato soup.
My biggest concern is how long I can keep an open bottle in the refrigerator.
I limit it to a week or ten days and use any that remains in a pot of clean out the fridge soup.
It makes great Spanish rice!
I also heat it in the microwave as a simple tomato soup without the starchy fillers in cream of tomato soup.
My biggest concern is how long I can keep an open bottle in the refrigerator.
I limit it to a week or ten days and use any that remains in a pot of clean out the fridge soup.
I buy the single serving bottles, for that very reason. I can keep those in the fridge for months. I do like V8 Juice, but not everyday.
CD
I did a quick search, and there are recipes on the web for copycat V8. That way, you can control what's in it.
Copycat V8 Juice
This V8 drink recipe is made with tomatoes, celery, onion, bell pepper, beet, carrot, and garlic juice flavored with Worcestershire and horseradish.
CD
blissful
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that's such a good idea if you have freezer space.
One year we had a glut of tomatoes and I was canning over 100 qts of thick sauce. Instead of cooking the sauce for a really long time I spooned off the liquid on top and made sauce. I pressure canned the tomato liquid. We drank all of that during winter and it was only a by product of the sauce.
@EvieVaughn When greens are in short supply or super expensive (like now in our grocery store), barley grass powder sounds like a handy thing to have around. I looked at some other powders too. https://nuts.com/cookingbaking/powders/plant-powders/
Badjak
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I'm not a fan, except in a bloody mary 
Bit off topic, but one of the coutries I got to fot work, there were roadside stalls doing juice.
Pure juice.
They would clean 2 or 3 mango's or a pineapple. Throw it in the juicer and that was it!
I quite often had a liquid lunch there (non alcoholic version)
Bit off topic, but one of the coutries I got to fot work, there were roadside stalls doing juice.
Pure juice.
They would clean 2 or 3 mango's or a pineapple. Throw it in the juicer and that was it!
I quite often had a liquid lunch there (non alcoholic version)
GaryHyslop
Assistant Cook
I love to drink v8 Juice. so stay healthy.
There's a name for a Bloody Mary made with V-8 juice, at least in Quebec. It's a bloody granola. Granola being a slang expression for "health food fanatic".I'm not a fan, except in a bloody mary
Bit off topic, but one of the coutries I got to fot work, there were roadside stalls doing juice.
Pure juice.
They would clean 2 or 3 mango's or a pineapple. Throw it in the juicer and that was it!
I quite often had a liquid lunch there (non alcoholic version)
I tried a Bloody Mary a couple of times, and just couldn't drink one. They made me gag. At first I thought it was the Worcestershire, but later discovered that I couldn't even drink just vodka and tomato juice alone.
CD
Is it the juice or the vodka? If it's the vodka, you could try a Bloody Maria. Same thing as a Bloody Mary, but with tequila.
