Sure the stuff has some good things in it. I’ve never been a fan of “hiding” vegetables with sweeteners, since vegetables are so darn tasty, but whatever does it for you is good, I guess.
The problem I have with V8 fusion is that it is relatively high in sugar (none added doesn’t mean “low”). At 38 grams for 12 ounces of drink, you are looking at only a gram less sugar than a bottle of Coca-Cola. This doesn’t make it bad, but it does mean you should limit your intake of such things. A 12 oz bottle a day, I suppose, wouldn’t be a terrible thing.
Eating healthy is about getting foods with high nutrition, while staying within certain boundaries for those nutrients. 170 calories is not a particularly high number, really, if you are getting nutrients. Unfortunately, you really aren’t. There are some vitamins, but no fiber, which helps you regulate the sugar you ingest.
Fruits are good, and by the look of it, this stuff is mostly fruit- but too much of a good thing can be detrimental. This drink should be considered an occasional beverage, not a part of a balanced diet. By drinking a lot of this stuff, you aren’t being properly nourished, (fruit is only a part of a healthy diet) and you are pounding sugar into yourself by the scoop.
I know nobody like regular V8— and neither did I at first, but the stuff grows on you. It is much more nutritious, and the low sodium version is complete enough to be a real part of a balanced diet. Try it again, and see if you can get used to it. In all, it’s a much better option if you can’t find the time to make your own.