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.
Sounds worth tryingJust 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.
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'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.
that's such a good idea if you have freezer space.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.
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)
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".
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.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