vegetables of choice

[tonje1]

can I substitute vegetable drink for some of the snacks in place of vegetables of choice?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, tonje1. Yes – just be sure it doesn’t contain artificial additives or too much sodium.

[tonje1]

thank you so much. I am having a hard time getting the weight off .
I thought maybe I am not eating enough veggies. I found a drink that has lots of green veggies in it no sugar or salt. can’t do those also I am finding that some days I m retaining fluid more than other days. is there a way I can correct that.spoke with md gave me meds. some days it is okay other days not.

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, tonje1. Do you have any record of your weight before you started retaining water?

[tonje1]

No. it has been about 6 years that I have steadly gained weight. some was bad eating habits. even staying on this diet I am fighting to get this weight off. some was personal things happening that made me eat terribly.I do drink at least 8 glasses a day. do not go out often d/t having to eliminate all of it. I am careful when I eat out that they do not add salt to my meal.and do not order anything that is salty.

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, tonje1. Fruits and vegetables are indeed very important here, as they contain potassium – which can work against bloat, especially that associated with too much sodium.

[tonje1]

Thank you for that info

[jschillsr]

What kind of vegetable drink (brand name) would be acceptable?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, jschillsr. V8 is largely OK (especially the low-sodium type), but there are organic brands that can be advantageous, such as this: http://www.evolutionfresh.com/juice/organic-v/.

[jschillsr]

I looked at your organic brand. I assume that would be at whole foods. So I substitute an 8 ounce serving (their label) for the veggies of choice? Thanks,
Jeff

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Jeff. Yes! Just be sure to eat some whole produce each day to ensure you get the fiber.

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