Dietary cholesterol is found in foods that come from animal sources. These include meats, full fat dairy products, egg yolks, and organ meats. In some people, eating too much cholesterol can raise their own blood cholesterol. It is important to be aware of both. Although there are different types of fat that affect heart health differently, the most important thing is to eat less fat of all kinds.
Food usually contains mixtures of different types of fat.
The different kinds of fat, how they affect blood cholesterol levels, some of the common foods where they are found and recommendations for intake are listed below. Saturated Fats Usually come from foods of animal source. Eating less saturated fat is especially important. Monounsaturated Fats Primarily found in olive and canola oil. These fats should be selected more often when fat is necessary.