This increases your risk for heart disease and heart attack. Other blood vessels in the body are also damaged by high blood pressure. The chance of stroke, kidney damage and congestive heart failure is increased. High blood pressure usually cannot be cured but it can be controlled. Reducing the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in your food will help to lower the levels of fat and cholesterol in your blood.
Cholesterol is a main part of the fatty build-up in arteries.
Any increase in the blood cholesterol level is closely tied to heart disease. Studies show that high cholesterol levels may run in families, but diet can help control this. The body makes cholesterol. It also is found in certain foods. Some vegetable oils, like palm kernel oil, coconut oil and cocoa butter, also are high in saturated fat.