Wow, V8 is impressive!

[dancerjodi]

As part of our new 'eating healthier' thing, B and I are trying to stick to the food pyramid as a guide and eat small meals throughout the day: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/food-pyramid/main.htm

I had a difficult time getting in all my veggies last week (besides eating some at dinner I wanted to have some kind of veggie snack in the afternoon). I don't really like munching on carrot sticks and having to bring a salad to work for a snack in the afternoon was a bit inconvenient, so I decided to go the V8 route.

The only time that my family ever bought V8 was at Thanksgiving. I'm not sure why - it doesn't make any sense, really - but having a glass of V8 along with your regular drink at dinner has been customary. As a kid I thought it was pretty gross but decided to try it again this year since my tastes have changed over the years and I was pleasantly surprised. It was really yummy and reminded me a bit of tomato soup (a nice comfort food in the winter perfectly accompanied by a grilled cheese sandwich).

So I picked up some cans of V8 at the supermarket yesterday to serve as my easy and yet healthy veggie afternoon snack. This little thing is amazing! Its only 5.5 ounces, 35 calories and includes the following:
-no fat
-little carbs
-4% of the daily value of fiber
-30% of the daily value of Vitamin A (and 80% of that from Beta Carotine)
-60% of the daily value of Vitamin C
-2% of the daily value of Calcium
-4% of the daily value of Iron
-Juice from not only tomatoes but also carrots, celery, beets, parsley, lettuce, watercress and spinach.

So I think that just totally made my health-conscious day :)

Do you have any healthy food secrets to share?

Comments

[canongrrl.livejournal.com]

I used to be addicted to the spicy v8. hmmm I should pick some up on the way home tonight.

and I want to second the wasabi peas, those are awesome. As are wasabi soy nuts and edmame as far as healthy snacking food goes.

[tygerwillow.livejournal.com]

augh! how could i forget edamame! yes, it is definitely one of my favorites, i have it with lunch all the time. i also find that it's very good at calming down my tummy when it's not doing well.

Edamame?

[dancer.livejournal.com]

What is edamame?

Re: Edamame?

[tygerwillow.livejournal.com]

boiled & salted soybeans (in pod). it's a popular appetizer in japanese restaurants -- to eat it, you squeeze the beans out of the pods with your fingers and into your mouth. it's not really widespread, but if you have a good supermarket it'll be near the tofu and other healthy organic foods. the costco in waltham carries it.