Overall, both dietitians do say that the drink is a healthy beverage (especially the low-sodium version), but emphasize that it's still important to eat fruits and vegetables, especially since the fiber content of the drink is quite low.

W.G. Peacock W.G. Peacock and his son created V8 in Evanston, Illinois after perfecting the blended vegetable drink in 1933. Their goal was to bring delicious, affordable vegetable nutrition to all. We acquired V8 in 1948.

But mass marketed, processed, vegetable juice has nowhere near the health punch that whole vegetables do. The sodium content should also be a concern. An occasional V8 is fine for most people, but you should still focus on having a variety of whole vegetables in your diet.

In 1947, Frank Constable devised a new formula for the "Vege-min 8 Vegetable Cocktail Juice", which remains today. The product was named by Constable after the V8 engine, the most powerful at the time.

Diarrhea, abdominal pain/cramps, or nausea may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

It a good source of potassium and dietary fiber, and excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C. In addition it is loaded with a high bioavailable amount of antioxidants. For persons with high blood pressure issues, choosing the low sodium version provides 20% of your potassium needs to help with regulation.

Campbell Soup Company acquired the V8 brand and secret recipe in 1948. We have been making V8 beverages ever since.

Cadillac The first automotive V8 engine to reach production was the 1914–1935 Cadillac L-Head engine introduced in the Type 51. The L-head had an alloy crankcase, a single iron casting for each cylinder block and head, side valves, a flat-plane crankshaft and a displacement of 5.1 L (314 cu in).

1948 was an important year for V8 juice, as the founder of the company passed away. V8 juice was then bought by the Campbell Soup Company – a deal which included a manufacturing plant in Napoleon, Ohio, which is still used today.

Other low-sugar juice options Another great lower-carb juice option is Diet V8 Splash or V8 vegetable juice. The Diet V8 Splash flavors are tasty and have only 10 calories and 2 grams of carbs in an 8-ounce serving. Plus, they contain the antioxidant vitamins A and C.

The antioxidant lycopene found in V8 100% vegetable juice affects inflammation as measured by CRP levels in a sample of female patients with heart failure. Lycopene is a natural phytochemical found in fruits and vegetables.

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