Excess fat in the stool is called steatorrhea and is characterized by frequent, loose, pale-colored, foamy stools. Dyslipidemia , or elevated fat in the blood, may be another reason for persons with liver disease to limit dietary fat. Fat may become elevated if the liver is not processing fats or carbohydrates properly or if bile flow is obstructed, a main route of cholesterol excretion. In these cases, a low cholesterol, low fat diet helps to ease symptoms and lower blood lipids to safer levels . Saturated fats can contribute to elevated cholesterol levels, while monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats help to lower cholesterol levels.
Cholesterol is made by healthy livers of all animals.
Plants don't have livers, therefore plant foods don't have cholesterol. If you have high blood cholesterol levels, or heart disease, keep your dietary cholesterol intake below 200 mg per day. Below are a few tips to lowering your dietary cholesterol. For persons needing to limit their cholesterol to 200 mg, consult Mediconsult's Eat Smart for a Healthy Heart program referenced under resources . Lowering Fats and Cholesterol in the Diet Use all fats sparingly.