Your body needs cholesterol to work normally, but it makes enough itself. You don't need to get more from the foods you eat. Saturated fats are the chief culprit in raising blood cholesterol, which increases your risk of heart disease. Trans fats found in foods like French fries and donuts also raise blood cholesterol. But dietary cholesterol also plays a part.
Cholesterol is found in meat, poultry, seafood and dairy products.
Egg yolks and organ meats are high in cholesterol. Shrimp and crayfish are somewhat high in cholesterol. Chicken, turkey and fish contain about the same amount of cholesterol as do lean beef, lamb and pork. By choosing foods low in saturated fat, people can also significantly lower their intake of dietary cholesterol. Inc. All rights reserved.