Tomato Juice?

[Smaug]

I saw tomatoes on an okay list....TJ is my favorite. Is that carby?

[BonnieRose16]

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On INduction, if I remember right, we aren't supposed to have any juice. I love V8 and looked at it the other day and it has 11 sugars/11net carbs. I know it's all from veggies. There isn't any sugar or anything. I don't know if no juice means fruit juice or both fruit and veggie... V8 has Tomato, carrot, celery, beets, parsley, lettuce, watercress, spinach salt and water. Someone who knows more than me may have to chime in here

[Smaug]

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V-8 is yuk, but I love TJ.

I saw it is on the OWL diet (3 ozs, hello?)

Have to find a bottle and check out the carbs.....

[not2late]

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Juice is essentially sugar water with flavoring (veggie or fruit). It lacks fiber and is often boosted by added salt and added sugars.

Juice isn't allowed during Induction.

[Greeneggs&ham]

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I saw tomatoes on an okay list....TJ is my favorite. Is that carby?

Suck on a tomato.

[valcan]

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Hi,

If you like really cold tomato juice, try this out:

In a blender put canned whole tomatoes and ice. Blend until it looks like a slurpee. Yummy - tomato slurpee - I wish 7-11 would start selling these.

I do not drink these anymore because I have a difficult time having just a little bit. I want a big glass full which is way to carby for me. I am looking forward to having a small one of these occasionally on rung one and maintenance.

Careful with what brand of canned tomato you buy, some have sugar. 1/2 cup canned tomato and a few ice cubes will give you a small tomato slurpee for about 4 carbs. If you are on induction, I would wait to try this until you are on rung 1.

Val

[momtomany1]

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Tomato juce, I wish...

Juice is mainly what I miss, that and the Bolthouse fruit or chai smoothie type drinks in the produce section...

[carbless_in_seattle]

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tomato soup is probably the number one thing i miss

[liv]

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tomato soup is probably the number one thing i miss

From the Ana webpage
Cream of Tomato-Basil Soup



Statistics Servings: 6 Prep time: 0:20:00 Bake/Cook time: 0:30:00 Nutrition Calories: 258 Fat: 25 grams Protein: 4 grams Carbohydrates: 7 grams Fiber: 1 grams Net Carbs: 6 grams Theres nothing better than fresh, creamy tomato soup to warm you from the inside out. Tomatoes are a great source of lycopene (which has been shown to prevent some forms of cancer) and are rich in vitamins A, B and C, as well as potassium, iron and phosphorus.

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 7 finely chopped scallions, including half of the green tops
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 cups Pomi strained tomatoes
• 2½ cups lower sodium chicken broth
• 1½ cups very thinly sliced basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add scallions and garlic; cook over medium heat until scallions are softened, stirring frequently.
2. Add strained tomatoes, broth, sliced basil leaves, pepper and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat. Transfer tomato mixture, in batches, to a blender, and carefully pulse until basil is finely chopped. Return to saucepan. Stir in cream, brandy and tomato paste. Heat over low heat until very hot. Do not boil.
4. Divide between serving bowls, garnish with basil leaves, and serve.

[joee5]

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Too much sodium as well. God Bless,Joe

[Momma2threegirls]

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I am uessing you *could* if you followed the portion reccomendation - but it's going to be a TINY amount since 3 oz has 5 carbs. Also it would be best to measure fresh tomatos and then put them in a blender. That way you can control the salt and quality. I would wait till week three and then use it as your *5 extra carbs* per day. I love homeade tomato juice too...it just doesn't love me