January 15, 2012

V8 Smoothie Review and Vera Bradley Giveaway

V8 recently came out with some new products called V-Fusion Smoothie.  I was interested to try these because I like the V8 Splash drinks and also like smoothies. The company contacted me and asked if I wanted to try these and I was very excited to.

On Saturday morning, my husband and I opened up the strawberry banana smoothie for breakfast.  We enjoyed it with eggs, canadian bacon, and a piece of toast.  We both really liked the smoothie. It tasted similar to other V8 products but was thicker (like a nectar consistency). The banana flavor was real tasting and not too overpowering. I added a little bit of water to mine because it was a little bit too sweet.  My husband liked it and drank it straight. The mango smoothie is also great! It is tropical tasting and fresh.

Here is some information about these new products: The delicious V8 V-Fusion Smoothies are available in three flavors— Strawberry Banana, Mango and Wild Berry. This healthy treat makes it easy to enjoy a real-fruit smoothie without a blender or trip to a smoothie bar. V8 V-Fusion Smoothies provide one full serving of fruit and one full serving of vegetables, with no added sugar, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives – all for only 130 calories per 8-ounce glass. 

***Also, I just noticed on the company's website that they have a coupon for $1 off any V8 Smoothie product if you want to buy one in stores.

Giveaway 
This fabulous gift pack will contain 3 bottles of V8 Fusion Smoothies, a Vera Bradley Tote Bag, and a neat glass water bottle for taking your smoothie on the road with you! 


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  1. kelandsJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Those look great and super handy for mornings that I don't have time to pull out the blender. Also, the glass cup would be perfect.

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  2. Lex melvin.triceratopa@live.caJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    I haven't tried V8 products yet because I usually stick to water; but would love to try them for my family!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    im keepin the v8 smoothies for me and getting some points with the lady in my life when she gets her vera bradleyyyyyyy

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    banana rocks - only had one but no water needed. Sorry Amanda

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  5. jordiJanuary 15, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I just talked to my sister about these last night. She loves them, I think i'd have to add a little water to mine, they seem pretty sweet.

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  6. marJanuary 15, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    I drink V8 products. My favorite is the original V8 juice!

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  7. Jody SissonJanuary 15, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    I drink V8 and have tried the smoothies and love the Strawberry Banana.
    jodysis at windstream dot net

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  8. Missy LJanuary 15, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I like the Regular V8 Juice.

    I also entered the Therapearl Giveaway (no extra info field)

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  9. mkjmcJanuary 15, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    I like the wild berry smoothies

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  10. mrs.mommyyJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    never had

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  11. CelesteJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    I have always loved V8 Splash!

    celeste@mail4me.com

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  12. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    V8 Splash

    kport207 at gmail dot com

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  13. ChipJanuary 15, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Haven't had a V8 in many years. Probably the last product I tried was a V8 Splash - Jill
    chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  14. amasfun47January 16, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    Havent tried them yet they are a bit expensive but would love to try them
    amasfuntime at yahoo dot com

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  15. wildcat32January 16, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    I drink the original V8 juice.

    monster6236 at gmail dot com

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I drink V8 -- my favorite is V8 Splash Cherry Pomegranate ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!

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  17. sweepmomJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    I don't drink V8 but my kids do. They like the V8 Vfusion drinks. I think the pomagranite blueberry is the one they like best.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:42 AM

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    You didn't leave extra info boxes on the Rafflecopter form. [You need to check mark "I need extra info to verify this entry" and "Tell your entrants what info you need."]

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  19. Maria C.January 16, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Sounds like a great way to sneak a few extra veggies into your day!

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  20. BrittneyJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I like the V8 fusion drinks
    brittneydejajason at gmail dot com

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  21. Ashley HJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I like regular v8 juice even my kids love it..looking forward to trying the v fusion! thanks!
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  22. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I prefer the low sodium V8 drink

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  23. fozzy331January 16, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Ive tried the V8 smoothies and I love Strawberry Banana

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  24. Heather!January 16, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Strawberry Banana is my favorite, too! So yummy, which is great because they take care of my sweet tooth that strikes mid-afternoon.

    Thanks!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    We drink the regular V8 juice
    Cathy Truman
    kbtruman(at)att(dot)net

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  26. Mary CasperJanuary 16, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    we drink original V 5
    ccasper@centurytel.net

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  27. theflyingaccJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    I love the original!!!!

    wings@tds.net

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  28. UnknownJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I drink MANY of them. My favorite is mango peach.
    mrsweslowski at yahoo dot com

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  29. Deb KJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    I like the Hot and Spicy V8 the best!!

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    I DO drink V8 - I LOVE the original flavor and have been drinking it for years! My son has been on my to try the V8 Fusion drinks!
    kitty32504 at cox dot net

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  31. Yona WilliamsJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I've had a fruity V8 before, it tasted good. I do not like the original. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

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  32. BethEldertonJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    I use V8 Tomato Juice as the base of a delicious spicy tomato-veggie soup, but I haven't tried these drinks, yet.
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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  33. Patricia NJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I've had the Mango Smoothie and it was delicious! I liked that it was sweet... I also still love the original V8 juice.
    PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com

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  34. clennaJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I don't drink v8 but I'd love to try these smoothies.

    clenna at aol dot com

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  35. AileenJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    I drink the original V8 juice. arobimom at gmail dot com

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  36. Sue EJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I drink V8 and Strawberry Banana is my favorite.

    suebee05@gmail.com

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  37. McKimJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    I have never drank V8 products, but after seeing this I will try it.

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  38. CrystalJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    I've tried some V8 drinks in the past, but I can't remember which ones I liked!

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    I have not tried the one's above but would love too !
    We drink the V8 vegtable !
    kapumaka@hotmail.com

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  40. Nicole C.January 17, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    I don't drink them, but my husband does, and his favorite is the original.

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  41. sohamolinaJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I drink it and my favorite is the Tomato

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  42. buzzdJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    v8 fusion light strawberry banana

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  43. Meandering MattJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I drink V8 drinks on occasion, but not a lot. It's just one of those things that my family isn't real interested in so we don't have it around.

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  44. Wanda McHenryJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Yes, we drink V8 products. Our favorite is the Raspberry Green Tea!

    Wanda McHenry
    wbailey113@hotmail.com

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  45. MicheleJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    My husband and daughter drink V8. I want to try the Wild Berry
    rlawrence110 at yahoo dot com

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  46. The Sassy BlondeJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I love light wildberry.
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  47. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    I love V8 never had the smoothies this would be An Anazing win!!
    Fingers crossed
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  48. DearestRhondaJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    V8 smoothies.. wow had no idea!
    The Vera bag oh my my daughters birthday is Saturday to win thus would be amazing for us both! Thank you v8 and Amanda !!!
    Dearestrhonda@gmail.com

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  49. jill24295January 18, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    My husband loves V-8, especially the fusion drinks.
    jill24295@yahoo.com

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  50. REGJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    I would like to try the berry light juice

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  51. erin.nicoleJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    I love V8, especially the fusion drinks. My favorite is the light strawberry banana!!
    erinnicole14@gmail.com

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  52. DonnaJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    I love the v8 fusion smoothies!! The strawberry banana one is great!

    something frugal at yahoo dot com

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  53. carolwegsJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I do not drink v8 drinks yet, but I would love to try them.
    Carolwegs at gmail dot com

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  54. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Well I would love to try these smoothies..
    That water glass is beautiful!
    And the bag is breathless oh what an amazing review and give away!! I'd live to win
    Bonjourbestie@gmail.com

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful ,thank u for the info on the coupon as well!
    No tab for yahoo.. Saw a friend post on Facebook
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  56. sonyamorris (Sonya Morris)January 22, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I love the strawberry banana! sonyamorris@carolina.rr.com

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  57. meredith mJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    i dont drink v8, but i would like to try the new ones!

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  58. Sherri G. (@WinneratLife)January 22, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    I really like the V8 Splash drinks - Mango Peach is yummmm!

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  59. Cheryl LJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I don't purchase V8 currently but would like to give a try. Strawberry banana sounds like a flavor I would like to try first.
    ccrlund @ gmail.com

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  60. jakiesmomJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    i do i like their original vegetable juice in the small cans
    nannypanpan at gmail.com

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  61. April GJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    I tried V8 Splash some time ago and liked it, and now I'm really wondering why I don't drink more V8! I should. :)

    aprilgilbertson(at)gmail(dot)com

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  62. debdennyJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    I love the Wild Berry

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  63. AllyssaJanuary 24, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I love to drink the V8 Fusion in concord grape and raspberry!

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  64. ohstacJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    I don't drink V8 but the Strawberry Banana sounds good.
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  65. jwx4January 27, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    I like to drink the fruit fusions. My favorite is Pomegranate Blueberry.
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  66. sweetsueJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    I drink V8 Low Sodium Vegetable juice-yum!
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  67. Mommy 2 MonkeysJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Wile berry sounds good.

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  68. kyl neuschJanuary 28, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    the original V8 juice is the best

    kyl neusch

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  69. UnknownJanuary 28, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    my favorite is strawberry banana fusion light

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  70. DeniseJanuary 28, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    I have seen these in the store but had not tried them yet--love regular v-8, tho, and always looking for more delicious ways to get the fruits and veggies!

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  71. Erica C.January 30, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I've had the Peach Mango Fusion before...but I've never had these smoothie ones!
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  72. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    I do drink V-8 and I love the Wild Berry flavor.

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  73. MichelleJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I drink the low sodium old school V-8 every morning! Love it.
    mprimack at gmail dot com

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  74. Melissa O.January 31, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I actually don't drink V8, but am curious about the ones with both fruit and veggies.

    wolverina401 at gmail dot com

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  75. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Please be careful about assuming this is as healthy as eating fruits or vegetables. Apparently food technologists have found a way to concentrate sweet potato juice so that it can stand in for corn syrup.
    Here is a quote from a June 2009 issue of "Food Product Design" which I can no longer find on the web:
    "Juice concentrating technology creates a juice concentrate that is a close match in sweetness to 42 HFCS. “Our most-successful match at the moment is a sweet-potato juice concentrate which, depending on the application, can replace 100% of the corn syrup in equal amounts,” says Wells. The sweet potato juice contains mostly sucrose."
    I'm not saying that is what is going on here, but I would say you are better off eating whole fruits or vegetables.

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  76. Gloria SJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I drink the original V8 vegetable juice and love it--am interested in these new V8's

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  77. NickolayJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    I drink the traditional V8! I love it!

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  78. Sarah MJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I love the Mango V8 splash!

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  79. Jen S.January 31, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    I still drink the regular V8 because I like the taste of it.

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  80. Stylista FitnessJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    I love the mango smoothie!!

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  81. ard1977February 1, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    I love V8 Splash! Thanks!

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  82. UnknownFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    V8 Strawberry is my personal favorite

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  83. ermaFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    I love the v8 splash.
    erma2167@sbcglobal.net

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  84. Ellie WrightFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I drink the original V8.
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

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  85. Becca AnnFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I used to get the v8 splash all the time.. I like regular ol v8 tomato juice too..

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  86. Robin OFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    I drink V8--love the diet V8 Splash drinks!

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  87. JulieFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    I don't drink V-8 but my daughter does
    thanks
    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  88. Tara WFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I drink the V8 original vegetable juice.
    mizztuts AT bellsouth DOT net

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  89. RebaFanFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    I've never tried these before, but I think after reading about them, I might

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  90. ValeenFebruary 1, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I love the V8 Splash Drinks! I haven't met a flavor I don't like!

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  91. Denise S.February 1, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    I've tried V8 Fusion and liked it.

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  92. Kellie's CameraFebruary 1, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    love the original v8!

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  93. Valerie Taylor MabreyFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    I have not tasted it
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

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  94. SarahFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    i drink the original v8 choice quite often

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  95. sharonjoFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    I buy V8 in the small personal sized cans for good nutrition on the go! I entered all the twitter/retweet entries as sharonjo1 the form wouldn't let me list this info! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net ♥

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  96. michedtFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    I like the original V8, and the low sodium one. I get the 6 packs of them pretty regularly...especially when I know I haven't been eating enough vegetables.

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  97. Denise Donaldson (MistySunrise)February 1, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    I drink v8 and I love the regular one

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  98. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    I would like the strawberry banana.
    shawnac68@hotmail.com

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  99. rparisFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    I like the original V8.
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  100. DebraFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    i like the strawberry banana smoothie

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  101. AEKZ2February 1, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    No, I haven't tried any V8 products. I really should since it's a healthy drink.

    annettekz2@yahoo.com

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  102. Lisa GarnerFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    I haven't tried V8 products but the Banana Strawberry flavor would probably be my favorite.

    Lisa Garner

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  103. Lisa GarnerFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:13 PM

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  104. Jill Myrick (jsc123)February 1, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    My favorite is the Mango Smoothie. I love putting it in a blender with just enough ice to make it slushie on a hot summer day.

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  105. BreanneFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    I haven't tried any yet.

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  106. UnknownFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    I do, and my favorite is actually V8 Spicy hot!

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  107. Storm, The Psychotic HousewifeFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    I tried the Strawberry Banana V8 and it was delish!

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  108. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    I love taking frozen yogurt and blending it with strawberry banana for a frothier tatse great review and giveaway
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