Cholesterol is necessary for life and is part of every cell.
However, cholesterol plaque can block arteries. The good news is that a recent scientific study shows that both lean red meat and lean white meat raise the good cholesterol and lower the bad. This study will be discussed in the following section. Many Americans have been conditioned to believe that red meat is incompatible with a heart-healthy diet. Red meat is one of the larger categories of certified products in the American Heart Association Food Certification Program.