V8 equally as good as fresh veggies?

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V8 equally as good as fresh veggies?
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Mon, 04-26-2004 - 5:52pm
Hi. I was just wondering, is V8 just as good as eating fresh veggies? Some mornings I am in such a hurry to get out the door for work that I don't have enough time to make an omelet. I would feel a lot better knowing that I am getting the exact nutrition as the veggie omelet, but with V8 juice. (and by the way, yes, V8 tastes gross, but I pull out the ole pinch the nose trick for it...haha).

thanks,

Dionne
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Registered: 03-30-2004
Mon, 04-26-2004 - 9:27pm
don't have your answer, but I'm soooo glad to hear someone else hates V-8, LOL!!!! I have to pinch my nose AND only take one huge sip, because if I stop to taste it I won't take another!!!

It is on the veggie list for foods to enjoy so I would think its just as good as eating any other veggie.

Good luck!!

Sue

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Registered: 10-24-2003
Tue, 04-27-2004 - 12:39am

Yes V8 is good choice for veggies in the am.


 
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Registered: 04-10-2003
Tue, 04-27-2004 - 6:20am
I like V-8- but I like it even better with a bit of lemon juice!

Sally

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Tue, 04-27-2004 - 7:17am

Hi Dionne,


v-8 does not have as much fiber as fresh veggies.

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Registered: 04-12-2004
Tue, 04-27-2004 - 8:34am
Not sure if you like spicy food, but you might try the "Spicy Hot" v-8. I love it, and I think the regular stuff is like drinking spaghetti sauce...ick!

Also, the lemon sounds like a great idea. I never thought of that.

Enjoy! (or just keep holding your nose)

Wendy

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Registered: 04-17-2004
Tue, 04-27-2004 - 9:48am
Oddly enough, I hate most veggies but I love V-8! I buy the giant cans and pour it into a pitcher with some celery salt, worcestershire sauce and a bit of tabasco. Add some freshly ground pepper and it makes a great Virgin Mary! I have it all the time...but I wish I liked veggies.
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Tue, 04-27-2004 - 11:12am
Gosh, I'm glad to see someone else likes V-8 juice. I've always loved it! I'd drink the whole darn bottle if it wasn't so high in sodium! In fact, I'd take it over a fruit juice anyday!

Guess I'm just a bit strange.

Shar

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 04-27-2004 - 4:34pm
I am glad to say that I also like V8 juice, however, I remember the first time I tasted it, years ago, I thought it tasted strange.

I like the hot and spicy variety as well, gives it a "kick".

Dh does not like the regular V8 and said that it is too thick for him. I will try adding some lemon juice, as suggested, and see.

Every now and then I just have to have a cold glass of apple or combination orange/grapefruit juice, luckily not too often.

ingrid