Only 300 mg. Even if there were no cholesterol in our diet, our liver, and to a lesser extent the body cells, would produce enough cholesterol for all of our normal body functions. Family history of early coronary heart disease, certain myocardial infarction or sudden death before age 55 in father or male first degree relative, or before age 65 in mother or female first degree relative. Other Fats that Affect our Health Saturated Fats - Fats that are solid at room temperature. They generally come from an animal source, and include butter, lard and suet.
Coconut oil is, of course, from a plant source, but still hardens at room temperature.
Palm oil is also saturated and is widely used in the manufacture of pastries, candy items, cakes and biscuits. Remember to always watch for this. These fats are the preferred choice because they tend to lower, or at least are thought not to contribute to a bad Blood cholesterol level. The most commonly available monounsaturated oils are avocado oil, canola oil and olive oil, which are high in HDLs. Tests carried out on people from the Mediterranean countries consistently indicate that the use of monounsaturated oils actually reduces the amount of cholesterol in the Blood.