Comments on: Rethinking the V8 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/ My Journey from Fat to Fit Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:31:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kim http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-6564 Kim Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:33:47 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-6564 I LOVE the taste of the low sodium V8, I was pleasantly suprised by it not sucking. I have never tried regular v8 I always go for low sodium when I can because I have thyroid issues. I have tried the V8 fusion and I wasn't as much of a fan which suprised me since I love raw fruit by itself. I LOVE the taste of the low sodium V8, I was pleasantly suprised by it not sucking. I have never tried regular v8 I always go for low sodium when I can because I have thyroid issues. I have tried the V8 fusion and I wasn't as much of a fan which suprised me since I love raw fruit by itself.

]]> By: nick http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-6534 nick Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:57:56 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-6534 I find regular V8 has too much sodium, the Low Sodium V8 has too much potassium and tastes strange. However, I find around a 50/50 mix of the two results in a better balance, without the excessive characteristics of either one. I find regular V8 has too much sodium, the Low Sodium V8 has too much potassium and tastes strange.

However, I find around a 50/50 mix of the two results in a better balance, without the excessive characteristics of either one.

]]> By: kyle http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-6485 kyle Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:28:07 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-6485 So does the V8 fusion have the same benefits as the V8 veggie juice? So does the V8 fusion have the same benefits as the V8 veggie juice?

]]> By: Erica http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-6401 Erica Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:09:38 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-6401 If you are going to try low sodium and want to spice it up put a little lemon pepper and a few drops of hot sauce into it to make it spicy. (kind of like a bloody mary without the liquor) Tastes exactly the same to me. Just something to try... If you are going to try low sodium and want to spice it up put a little lemon pepper and a few drops of hot sauce into it to make it spicy. (kind of like a bloody mary without the liquor) Tastes exactly the same to me. Just something to try…

]]> By: Randolph http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-4147 Randolph Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:36:23 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-4147 An can of V8 has 690mg of sodium in it and the recommended daily allowance is between 1500 and 2400. You've got another 60% of sodium to go eat to get your daily recommended allowance if you eat 2400mgs a day. Unless the RDA is way off or you're special in some way, I don't think one can of regular V8 is a big concern. An can of V8 has 690mg of sodium in it and the recommended daily allowance is between 1500 and 2400.
You've got another 60% of sodium to go eat to get your daily recommended allowance if you eat 2400mgs a day. Unless the RDA is way off or you're special in some way, I don't think one can of regular V8 is a big concern.

]]> By: Ken http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-3418 Ken Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:00:27 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-3418 While I'm not suggesting that massive amounts of sodium are good for you, sodium will not make you any fatter. Additional salt will cause you to retain additional water, which will cause your weight to go up, but only temporarily. In the long run, it's not worth worrying about in terms of weight loss. In the short term you can cut your sodium to hit a number on the scale or fit into a pair of jeans, but that, too, is temporary. If you have high blood pressure, you might need to cut sodium for other reasons. But it won't help eliminate fat. <strong>Good points, I didn't mean to imply that salt had anything to do with fat. I'm not a doctor, but I am pretty sure you are right. But I do think that the daily standards are there for a reason, and I would get worried about any element that was ingested beyond the recommended amount.</strong> While I'm not suggesting that massive amounts of sodium are good for you, sodium will not make you any fatter. Additional salt will cause you to retain additional water, which will cause your weight to go up, but only temporarily. In the long run, it's not worth worrying about in terms of weight loss. In the short term you can cut your sodium to hit a number on the scale or fit into a pair of jeans, but that, too, is temporary.

If you have high blood pressure, you might need to cut sodium for other reasons. But it won't help eliminate fat.

Good points, I didn't mean to imply that salt had anything to do with fat. I'm not a doctor, but I am pretty sure you are right. But I do think that the daily standards are there for a reason, and I would get worried about any element that was ingested beyond the recommended amount.

]]> By: Andy http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-3381 Andy Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:17:39 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-3381 Years ago when I was dieting on V8, due to the sodium content I switched over to Knudsen's Very Veggie Low Sodium, which has a much lower sodium content than even Low Sodium V8 (30-40 mg per serving versus about 150, as I recall it). But then the Knudsen's definitely tasted flat so I spiced it up a bit with Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce. I would add about a tablespoon of the L&P which was a couple of hundred mg of sodicum, but that was for the whole bottle--a quart, so still much lower sodium than the V8. <strong>Sounds like a good tip, I love Worcestershire Sauce!</strong> Years ago when I was dieting on V8, due to the sodium content I switched over to Knudsen's Very Veggie Low Sodium, which has a much lower sodium content than even Low Sodium V8 (30-40 mg per serving versus about 150, as I recall it). But then the Knudsen's definitely tasted flat so I spiced it up a bit with Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce. I would add about a tablespoon of the L&P which was a couple of hundred mg of sodicum, but that was for the whole bottle–a quart, so still much lower sodium than the V8.

Sounds like a good tip, I love Worcestershire Sauce!

]]> By: Randy Holtz http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-3317 Randy Holtz Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:37:58 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-3317 everybody is wrapped up about the high amount of sodium in v8! what? If we are talking about the low sodium brand I'm drinking, don't sweat it; literally because worrying about it wil raise your blood pressure more than the sodium content. Also, the incredibly high potassium to salt ratio of v8 is the key factor in lowering blood pressure. Most cases of high blood pressure is a result of a potassium deficiency rather than an over abundance in sodium. <strong>Well I was talking about the spicy-hot V8, not the low sodium. I've tried the low-sodium and didn't like it. I will admit I know nothing about potassium to salt ratio but that sounds plausible. I'll add it to the list of things I want to research.</strong> everybody is wrapped up about the high amount of sodium in v8! what? If we are talking about the low sodium brand I'm drinking, don't sweat it; literally because worrying about it wil raise your blood pressure more than the sodium content. Also, the incredibly high potassium to salt ratio of v8 is the key factor in lowering blood pressure. Most cases of high blood pressure is a result of a potassium deficiency rather than an over abundance in sodium.

Well I was talking about the spicy-hot V8, not the low sodium. I've tried the low-sodium and didn't like it. I will admit I know nothing about potassium to salt ratio but that sounds plausible. I'll add it to the list of things I want to research.

]]> By: John http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-2911 John Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:22:59 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-2911 Been drinking 2-3 times/day; total of about 1000ml for years. I was drinking the Spicy V8 and noticed the higher sodium, so I switched to the Low Sodium version about a year ago. Its fine. I usually hit it with a few squirts of Tabasco or other hot sauce to liven it up. Also good in a bloody mary with a stalk of celery, if you ever have the need for a little vodka jolt....:) Been drinking 2-3 times/day; total of about 1000ml for years. I was drinking the Spicy V8 and noticed the higher sodium, so I switched to the Low Sodium version about a year ago. Its fine. I usually hit it with a few squirts of Tabasco or other hot sauce to liven it up. Also good in a bloody mary with a stalk of celery, if you ever have the need for a little vodka jolt….:)

]]> By: Cindy http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1405 Cindy Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:23:07 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1405 I love Spicy Hot V8. I've been drinking it for years, and I've always know about the sodium. Fortunately I am a runner and sweat out the salt, so I have no problem with it! I love Spicy Hot V8. I've been drinking it for years, and I've always know about the sodium. Fortunately I am a runner and sweat out the salt, so I have no problem with it!

]]> By: Julie http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1264 Julie Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:22:13 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1264 Being I am not a fan of vegetable juice, I was thrilled to learn about V8 Fusion. I love the taste. Being I am not a fan of vegetable juice, I was thrilled to learn about V8 Fusion. I love the taste.

]]> By: Turnip http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1219 Turnip Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:33:54 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1219 V8 Fusion tasted too much like carrot juice, if it's what I'm thinking of. Spicy hot V8 was the best for Bloody Mary's. Now if drinking your calories is your thing, I have the best invention of all time. No lie. I swap 2 meals a day with a powdered mix. There are 2 I swear by. Spiru-tein Peanut Butter-Chocolate, and Fruit-tein Red. I mix 1 scoop power, 8 Ice Cubes, 1 cup milk, and a tablespoon of flaxseed oil. Let me tell you, it takes exactly like ice cream, just drink it like a milkshake. V8 Fusion tasted too much like carrot juice, if it's what I'm thinking of. Spicy hot V8 was the best for Bloody Mary's. Now if drinking your calories is your thing, I have the best invention of all time. No lie. I swap 2 meals a day with a powdered mix. There are 2 I swear by. Spiru-tein Peanut Butter-Chocolate, and Fruit-tein Red.

I mix 1 scoop power, 8 Ice Cubes, 1 cup milk, and a tablespoon of flaxseed oil. Let me tell you, it takes exactly like ice cream, just drink it like a milkshake.

]]> By: IAAdmin http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1217 IAAdmin Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:47:28 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1217 Personally, I'm not a fan of any V8 drinks, so it's hard for me to comment. But, yesterday I blogged about a great little calorie calculator specifically for Chipotle. It's a cute little gadget, and watching the calories go up and down is amazing. Back to the sodium, one burrito had over 88% of the recommended daily sodium. Although, I thought this was rather high, it's nothing compared to a beverage supplying 50% in 12oz. Personally, I'm not a fan of any V8 drinks, so it's hard for me to comment.

But, yesterday I blogged about a great little calorie calculator specifically for Chipotle. It's a cute little gadget, and watching the calories go up and down is amazing. Back to the sodium, one burrito had over 88% of the recommended daily sodium. Although, I thought this was rather high, it's nothing compared to a beverage supplying 50% in 12oz.

]]> By: John http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1215 John Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:58:55 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1215 I wouldn't worry about this. Unless you have blood pressure problems presently, your salt intake shouldn't cause too much of a problem. Just drink your V8's and keep an eye on your blood pressure. If those numbers go up then cut back on the salt. BTW not all people are as sensitive to salt with regards to its impact on blood pressure. I wouldn't worry about this. Unless you have blood pressure problems presently, your salt intake shouldn't cause too much of a problem. Just drink your V8's and keep an eye on your blood pressure. If those numbers go up then cut back on the salt. BTW not all people are as sensitive to salt with regards to its impact on blood pressure.

]]> By: Diana the Scale Junkie http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1214 Diana the Scale Junkie Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:46:28 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1214 I drink low sodium V8 but even still, its a lot of sodium. I like that its very filling with not a lot of calories, especially when I'm stuck at work late, its better than a vending machine snack. Try it with a dash of hot sauce and a bit of black pepper...YUMMY!! I drink low sodium V8 but even still, its a lot of sodium. I like that its very filling with not a lot of calories, especially when I'm stuck at work late, its better than a vending machine snack. Try it with a dash of hot sauce and a bit of black pepper…YUMMY!!

]]> By: Cammy http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1213 Cammy Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:38:02 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1213 Maybe you can just have the V8 on less sodium-dense days? I know what it's like to feel like you found a treasure only to have it snatched away. I lost my beloved Fiber One bars that way. I *thought* I read the label before I bought them, but I guess I confused them with something else because these bars have the dreaded hydrogenated palm kernel oil. *Sob!* Maybe you can just have the V8 on less sodium-dense days? I know what it's like to feel like you found a treasure only to have it snatched away. I lost my beloved Fiber One bars that way. I *thought* I read the label before I bought them, but I guess I confused them with something else because these bars have the dreaded hydrogenated palm kernel oil. *Sob!*

]]> By: heidi http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1212 heidi Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:06:56 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1212 the low sodium V8 takes some getting used to. The first time I tried it, I wanted to spew! In the beginning I was adding a pinch of "low sodium" salt to it.... yes, there is such a thing. Then I eventually weaned myself off of that and now drink it straight. After drinking it awhile - if you go back to the regular V8 - you'll actually taste how salty the regular stuff is! As far as the fusion drink goes, I like it. It's a bit thick unlike your standard fruit juice, but take it for what it is - one serving each of fruits and veggies. the low sodium V8 takes some getting used to. The first time I tried it, I wanted to spew! In the beginning I was adding a pinch of "low sodium" salt to it…. yes, there is such a thing. Then I eventually weaned myself off of that and now drink it straight. After drinking it awhile – if you go back to the regular V8 – you'll actually taste how salty the regular stuff is! As far as the fusion drink goes, I like it. It's a bit thick unlike your standard fruit juice, but take it for what it is – one serving each of fruits and veggies.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1210 Andrew Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:35:07 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1210 Let us know how that low-sodium drink tastes. My experience is that they are usually not very palatable. Let us know how that low-sodium drink tastes. My experience is that they are usually not very palatable.

]]> By: Susanne F http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1209 Susanne F Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:47:48 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1209 Lemon Pepper Seasoning, OK it is only a spice but never the less; the first thing on the food label is salt !!! I have stopped using it. One thing about the v8, when you are thirsty your body needs water and not energy in any form, just plain tap water (or spring water, if you you cannot drink the tap water). Best from Denmark Lemon Pepper Seasoning, OK it is only a spice but never the less; the first thing on the food label is salt !!!

I have stopped using it.

One thing about the v8, when you are thirsty your body needs water and not energy in any form, just plain tap water (or spring water, if you you cannot drink the tap water).

Best from Denmark

]]> By: Dona http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1208 Dona Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:30:51 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/01/15/rethinking-the-v8/#comment-1208 I have a feeling the low sodium V-8 is some kind of nasty, but that is totally based on my experience with other low sodium products (anyone tried the low sodium catsup - yuck!). As to if I had a food I thought was good and found out it wasn't - oh yes. I found these great low glycemic snack bars that I really enjoyed. Calories weren't too bad but it turns out they really have too much saturated fat in them to be considered healthy AND they contained the dreaded palm kernal oil! Have a great day! I have a feeling the low sodium V-8 is some kind of nasty, but that is totally based on my experience with other low sodium products (anyone tried the low sodium catsup – yuck!). As to if I had a food I thought was good and found out it wasn't – oh yes. I found these great low glycemic snack bars that I really enjoyed. Calories weren't too bad but it turns out they really have too much saturated fat in them to be considered healthy AND they contained the dreaded palm kernal oil! Have a great day!

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