🍲 Healthy or Hype #13: Campbell’s Soup “Heart Healthy”

🔍 The Claim:

“Heart Healthy” — Campbell’s canned soups promise comfort, convenience, and cardiovascular support. The label flaunts low-fat claims and added vitamins, making it sound like a hug in a bowl.

🚨 The Truth Bomb:

This isn’t the healing broth Grandma swore by — it’s a salty potion in disguise.

- 890mg+ of sodium per serving — that’s nearly 40% of your daily max in one bowl

- Contains MSG, modified food starch, and artificial flavorings

- “Chicken” is often a powdered extract, not real shredded meat

- The “heart healthy” badge? Based on low fat, not low sodium or whole ingredients

Let’s be clear: this is not the chicken soup we celebrated in our recent post — the one that supports immunity, soothes inflammation, and nourishes the soul. Campbell’s version is more like a saline bath with noodles.

✅ Smarter Swap:

- Make your own bone broth + veggies + herbs — batch it and freeze for easy access

- Try a rotisserie chicken + garlic + turmeric + lemon combo for flavor and healing

- Or go plant-based with miso + mushrooms + seaweed + ginger

🧠 Label Literacy Tip:

“Heart Healthy” is often based on low saturated fat, not overall nutritional value. Flip the label and check:

- Sodium < 500mg per serving

- Whole ingredients listed first

- No MSG, artificial flavors, or starch fillers

💬 What’s your go-to healing soup — and how do you make it your own?

Drop your favorite broth ritual below and let’s build a MMyLera Community approved list of soups that actually love your heart back.

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