Easy does it: Grab a bag of pre-cut baby carrots and a bottle of V8 V-Fusion® juice to put in your purse, briefcase or gym bag as you leave the house.
V8 MAKES GOOD NUTRITION A DAILY HABIT
V8 100% juices aren't just delicious—they are an excellent source of vegetable nutrition that's essential to your well-being. Listed below are some of the nutrients that make V8 beverages a nutritious and delicious part of your daily routine—a healthy habit for a balanced lifestyle.
VEGETABLE NUTRITION
Vegetables are an essential part of any healthy diet and are linked to numerous health benefits. Eating vegetables on a daily basis can lead to a reduced risk of some chronic diseases, including stroke, diabetes and cancer. Vegetables provide nutrients, such as potassium, magnesium and vitamins A, C and E that are vital for overall health and maintenance of your body. MyPyramid recommends 2 ½ cups of a variety of vegetables a day (for a 2,000 calorie diet), and stresses the value of eating a wide variety of different types of vegetables.
Research suggests that antioxidants may play an important protective role in slowing some of the changes that occur with normal aging.
- Vitamins A, C and E function as antioxidants.
- Lycopene, which gives tomatoes their red color, is a powerful natural antioxidant; V8 100% Vegetable Juice naturally contains 17 mg of lycopene per 8-ounce serving.
Vitamin A—for vision and healthy skin
- Many V8 juices are a good source of vitamin A. The vitamin A in V8 juices comes from beta-carotene, a source of vitamin A found in vegetables.
- Good sources of vitamin A are orange-colored vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes, and fruit such as mangos and cantaloupe.
- Other good sources of vitamin A include tomatoes and tomato products, and dark-green leafy vegetables like spinach and collard greens.
Vitamin C—for healthy bones and teeth
- All V8 beverages have at least 100% of the Recommended Daily Value of vitamin C.
- Tomatoes, citrus fruits, sweet peppers and strawberries, and dark, leafy greens such as spinach, and watercress are also good sources of vitamin C.
Vitamin E—for protection against cell damage
- Essential Antioxidants V8 Vegetable Juice contains 100% of the Recommended Daily Value for vitamin E.
- V8 Splash® and Diet V8 Splash juice beverages are also excellent sources of vitamin E.
- Other good sources of vitamin E include spinach, nuts and vegetable oils.
- Calcium is an essential part of a healthy diet.
- An 8-ounce serving of Calcium Enriched V8 Vegetable Juice has as much calcium as an 8-ounce glass of milk.
- Other good sources of calcium are cheese and yogurt as well as broccoli, kale and spinach.
- An 8-ounce glass of V8 100% Vegetable Juice contains as much potassium as a medium-sized banana.
- Cooked greens like spinach and baked winter squash are also good sources of potassium.
- An 8-ounce glass of Calcium Enriched V8 Vegetable Juice is a good source of magnesium.
- Other good sources of magnesium are beets, spinach, nuts, like almonds, and garbanzo beans.
