Is there anything wrong with V8 Juice?
03-25-07, 12:13 AM
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Is there anything wrong with V8 Juice?
There has to be, because I like it, and I've started drinking more of it, so it has to be bad for me, right? What's wrong with it?
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In my search for a healthy drink without high fructose corn syrup or any form of processed sugar I did check the label for V8 juice. It appears to be a healthy drink. However I could not finish the small can. It was so horrible tasting to me. Also don't care for straight tomatoe juice or bloody marys. Somebody's got to love it, it's still for sale. So I'm still searching.
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03-25-07, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by guybierhaus
In my search for a healthy drink without high fructose corn syrup or any form of processed sugar I did check the label for V8 juice. It appears to be a healthy drink. However I could not finish the small can. It was so horrible tasting to me. Also don't care for straight tomatoe juice or bloody marys. Somebody's got to love it, it's still for sale. So I'm still searching.
I think I remember these drinks getting knocked for too much sodium. Maybe that was it.
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Nothing wrong with Sodium- It just makes you a bit Deranged- but How's that going to be noticed. Salt eases cramps- aids Thirst and enables you to work on the bike.
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03-25-07, 03:51 AM
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It used to be loaded with monosodium glutamate, which means that I used to get violent migraines from drinking it. I don't know if it still has the MSG, but it's quite likely. That would also explain the high sodium level, if the recipe has not changed over the last few years.
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Spicy V8 is tons better than regular
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I prefer the low sodium just because it is something else I don't have to worry about in my diet.
I love the spicy...
So for me the biggest problem is that they don't have a low sodium spicy version.
I love the spicy...
So for me the biggest problem is that they don't have a low sodium spicy version.
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Hi,
there are several brands making natural or organic versions of V8.
Most are better, some are LOTS better. Try a couple and see what you think.
there are several brands making natural or organic versions of V8.
Most are better, some are LOTS better. Try a couple and see what you think.
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Especially good during a Sunday morning brunch with vodka, lemon juice, tabasco, and pepper. Hey, it's Sunday! Think I'll have a V8!!
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Brother Lion,I'd love to join you on drinking your vegetables that but unfortunately I have to go to work and one isn't enough if you know what I mean.
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I drink it all the time, the little tiny cans with lunch, regular, not low sodium, because I love it and I figure the rest of my diet's so healthy a little jolt of salt's good for me.
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Originally Posted by Little Darwin
So for me the biggest problem is that they don't have a low sodium spicy version.
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Only when mixed with too much vodka.............
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If you drink it before a ride the only problem will be for the rider hanging on your wheel.
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You have made Supplication to the Office of the Holy See for Absolution for your Sins. Sins of Indolence and Waste, of Conspicuous Consumption involving Bicycling, and Stuff Like That, of Seeking False Wisdom from the Like Minded and the Pot-Bellied.
Down! Down on your knobby, mis-shapen knees, Cursed with the floating patella's. You are Required to Crawl like a Common Beast to the nearest 7-11. Therein, you will crawl past The Cooler and select and purchase The Foulest Beer from the End of The Row. While wiggling like a Worm past the canned beverage aisle, you will select a warm can of V-8.
Upon arriving at the gates of the Monastry, you may only then add the V-8 to the Ghastly Pale Pseudo-Beer, and thereby Redeem both yourself and the Not So NeerBeer.
Go, my son. May the Salt Keep you and Preserve you.
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Down! Down on your knobby, mis-shapen knees, Cursed with the floating patella's. You are Required to Crawl like a Common Beast to the nearest 7-11. Therein, you will crawl past The Cooler and select and purchase The Foulest Beer from the End of The Row. While wiggling like a Worm past the canned beverage aisle, you will select a warm can of V-8.
Upon arriving at the gates of the Monastry, you may only then add the V-8 to the Ghastly Pale Pseudo-Beer, and thereby Redeem both yourself and the Not So NeerBeer.
Go, my son. May the Salt Keep you and Preserve you.
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Originally Posted by jcm
Brother Don Diego de Torquemada,
You have made Supplication to the Office of the Holy See for Absolution for your Sins. Sins of Indolence and Waste, of Conspicuous Consumption involving Bicycling, and Stuff Like That, of Seeking False Wisdom from the Like Minded and the Pot-Bellied.
Down! Down on your knobby, mis-shapen knees, Cursed with the floating patella's. You are Required to Crawl like a Common Beast to the nearest 7-11. Therein, you will crawl past The Cooler and select and purchase The Foulest Beer from the End of The Row. While wiggling like a Worm past the canned beverage aisle, you will select a warm can of V-8.
Upon arriving at the gates of the Monastry, you may only then add the V-8 to the Ghastly Pale Pseudo-Beer, and thereby Redeem both yourself and the Not So NeerBeer.
Go, my son. May the Salt Keep you and Preserve you.
Ahhhh-AHHHHH--------- (gregorian chant)
You have made Supplication to the Office of the Holy See for Absolution for your Sins. Sins of Indolence and Waste, of Conspicuous Consumption involving Bicycling, and Stuff Like That, of Seeking False Wisdom from the Like Minded and the Pot-Bellied.
Down! Down on your knobby, mis-shapen knees, Cursed with the floating patella's. You are Required to Crawl like a Common Beast to the nearest 7-11. Therein, you will crawl past The Cooler and select and purchase The Foulest Beer from the End of The Row. While wiggling like a Worm past the canned beverage aisle, you will select a warm can of V-8.
Upon arriving at the gates of the Monastry, you may only then add the V-8 to the Ghastly Pale Pseudo-Beer, and thereby Redeem both yourself and the Not So NeerBeer.
Go, my son. May the Salt Keep you and Preserve you.
Ahhhh-AHHHHH--------- (gregorian chant)
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Wow, we all have way too much time on our hands. I expect that this extreme level of s.............................well stuff will fade as more riding time becomes available.
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Originally Posted by jcm
Brother Don Diego de Torquemada,
You have made Supplication to the Office of the Holy See for Absolution for your Sins. Sins of Indolence and Waste, of Conspicuous Consumption involving Bicycling, and Stuff Like That, of Seeking False Wisdom from the Like Minded and the Pot-Bellied.
Down! Down on your knobby, mis-shapen knees, Cursed with the floating patella's. You are Required to Crawl like a Common Beast to the nearest 7-11. Therein, you will crawl past The Cooler and select and purchase The Foulest Beer from the End of The Row. While wiggling like a Worm past the canned beverage aisle, you will select a warm can of V-8.
Upon arriving at the gates of the Monastry, you may only then add the V-8 to the Ghastly Pale Pseudo-Beer, and thereby Redeem both yourself and the Not So NeerBeer.
Go, my son. May the Salt Keep you and Preserve you.
Ahhhh-AHHHHH--------- (gregorian chant)
You have made Supplication to the Office of the Holy See for Absolution for your Sins. Sins of Indolence and Waste, of Conspicuous Consumption involving Bicycling, and Stuff Like That, of Seeking False Wisdom from the Like Minded and the Pot-Bellied.
Down! Down on your knobby, mis-shapen knees, Cursed with the floating patella's. You are Required to Crawl like a Common Beast to the nearest 7-11. Therein, you will crawl past The Cooler and select and purchase The Foulest Beer from the End of The Row. While wiggling like a Worm past the canned beverage aisle, you will select a warm can of V-8.
Upon arriving at the gates of the Monastry, you may only then add the V-8 to the Ghastly Pale Pseudo-Beer, and thereby Redeem both yourself and the Not So NeerBeer.
Go, my son. May the Salt Keep you and Preserve you.
Ahhhh-AHHHHH--------- (gregorian chant)
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Originally Posted by maddmaxx
Wow, we all have way too much time on our hands. I expect that this extreme level of s.............................well stuff will fade as more riding time becomes available.
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Nutrition Facts*
Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 8 oz.
Calories 50
Total Fat 0 g
Sat. Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 480 mg
Potassium 470 mg
Total Carb. 10 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 8 g
Protein 2 g
%Daily Values**
Vitamin A 40%
Vitamin C 120%
Vitamin E 0%
Calcium 4%
Iron 4%
Salt is on the high side; but manageable. Maybe not a good idea to have a Big Mac, large fries and V8. Low salt version increases the Potassium. Whats that do to us?
Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 8 oz.
Calories 50
Total Fat 0 g
Sat. Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 480 mg
Potassium 470 mg
Total Carb. 10 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 8 g
Protein 2 g
%Daily Values**
Vitamin A 40%
Vitamin C 120%
Vitamin E 0%
Calcium 4%
Iron 4%
Salt is on the high side; but manageable. Maybe not a good idea to have a Big Mac, large fries and V8. Low salt version increases the Potassium. Whats that do to us?
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
I think I remember these drinks getting knocked for too much sodium. Maybe that was it.
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