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July 4th, 2007, 01:48 AM
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How is V8 juice in nutritional terms? I'm kind of anti-vegetables other than the garden salad variety. But I really need to get more in me I think. I picked up today low sodium v8 juice. 2 servings of veggies, only 200mg sodium. How is this stuff to have with dinner in place of my vegetables? Only thing i'd worry about is the 12g of sugar. But throughout the day I have very little sugar in any of my foods. Lots of chicken, salad, nuts, turkey, etc. So I hope its an ok snack/dinner substitute!
What's funny is about three months ago I tried this stuff (when I was still eating fast food 24/7) and I hated it! The other day I had a v8 and didnt mind it at all, I guess eating healthy has changed my tastes a little over the last two weeks. 
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July 4th, 2007, 03:53 AM
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Rep Power: 357932 | | one of the reasons for having vegetables, in my mind, is for the fiber, which v8 juice has none of - the low sodium v8 needs way too much vodka in it to make it taste ok
try some vegetables...
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July 5th, 2007, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by maleficent  one of the reasons for having vegetables, in my mind, is for the fiber, which v8 juice has none of - the low sodium v8 needs way too much vodka in it to make it taste ok
try some vegetables... | hmm ok, well that is good advice! I will -try- to get in veggies. 
But aside from that, (And me being able to stand the low sodium!) does v8 make a good on the run snack/meal?
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July 5th, 2007, 01:10 PM
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Rep Power: 357932 | | | it's very low calorie - I try to keep my snacks at about 150 - 200 calories so it's really not enough calories to be a good snack, but if you enjoy it - drink it - just remember to not have it be your only fluid.
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July 6th, 2007, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by maleficent it's very low calorie - I try to keep my snacks at about 150 - 200 calories so it's really not enough calories to be a good snack, but if you enjoy it - drink it - just remember to not have it be your only fluid. | Oh def. not. For fluids im drinking at or around 3 litres of water a day. After the gym though (like tonight) I did an hour and 10 min work out on the cycle and treadmill and I never feel like eating a meal after so a v8 goes down very well and re-energizes me.
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July 6th, 2007, 06:14 AM
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Rep Power: 6722 | | | Don't let it replace real fruit/veggie in your diet. Do not consider a glass of V8 en equivalence to a cup of raw veggies/fruit. The nutrient content of V8 is severely drained in contrast to some fresh/frozen fruit/veggies you blend together to make a drink yourself. |
July 9th, 2007, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Trevor M. Don't let it replace real fruit/veggie in your diet. Do not consider a glass of V8 en equivalence to a cup of raw veggies/fruit. The nutrient content of V8 is severely drained in contrast to some fresh/frozen fruit/veggies you blend together to make a drink yourself. | Thanks! That pretty much goes with what Mal said. However I still want to know if its ok to have as a low calorie snack? Like I said, after the gym I really dont feel like eating a meal. But I need something to energize me and usually V8 does the trick.
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July 9th, 2007, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by JayJay Thanks! That pretty much goes with what Mal said. However I still want to know if its ok to have as a low calorie snack? Like I said, after the gym I really dont feel like eating a meal. But I need something to energize me and usually V8 does the trick. | Well, As you can see great minds, think alike in this situation.
Yes, v8 would make a decent "low calorie snack".
After Gym, Well not exactly the most "optimal" post workout drink.. |
July 9th, 2007, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Trevor M. Well, As you can see great minds, think alike in this situation.
Yes, v8 would make a decent "low calorie snack".
After Gym, Well not exactly the most "optimal" post workout drink.. | Hey, im totally open to suggestions.
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July 12th, 2007, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by JayJay Hey, im totally open to suggestions. | Typically a post workout drink, depending on intensity, should contain both a fast digesting carbohydrate, such as dextrose, and some protein.
A 2:1 or 4:1 mixture of carbs-protein is usually fine.
So for instance, 30 grams dextrose, 15grams whey powder(just about any protein powder) mixed in water than chucked down. Sounds tasty, yeah?
Of course, this changes drastically based on what you did, what your goals are and so on. Usually a 2:1mixture will do fine with most people. | |
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