Cholesterol levels have become known as being dangerous for the heart and blood vessels, but it is also a very important substance in the human body. Cholesterol is needed for strong cell walls, as a precursor for hormone production, and as a coating around nerves.
Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as saying it’s healthy or not.
Triglycerides are a necessary form of fat found in the blood. They’re required as an energy storage and transport molecule, but can lead to cardiovascular problems if they are in excess. This means anything over the normal range of 0-1.70 mmol/L can be damaging your heart and blood vessels, leading to increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
I grew up eating Campbell’s soup and I loved all the flavours – chicken noodle, tomato, vegetable and mushroom. Back in the 1970’s almost every casserole recipe had a tin of Campbell’s mushroom soup in it. Even with all the knowledge that I now have in nutrition, there are some habits that are hard to break.
