Any increase in the blood cholesterol level is closely tied to heart disease. Studies show that high cholesterol levels may run in families, but diet can help control this. The body makes cholesterol. It also is found in certain foods. Some vegetable oils, like palm kernel oil, coconut oil and cocoa butter, also are high in saturated fat.
Monosaturated fats can lower the level of cholesterol in the blood.
By using monosaturated fats instead of saturated fats and by increasing the amount of complex starches in the diet, you can lower the levels of cholesterol and fat in your blood. Trim all the fat you can see from red meat before cooking. Serve small portions and use lean cuts. Remove the skin from chicken and turkey before cooking. Eat no more than 3 egg yolks per week.