Use sugar, salt, sodium and alcohol in moderation Sugar - Many foods that contain large amounts supply calories, are limited in nutrients and can contribute to tooth decay. The recommended amount of sodium is between 2400 and 3000 milligrams per day. It is recommended that you get less than 30 percent of total calories from fat. Read food labels to find out how many grams of fat one serving of a food item contains. More than anything else in the diet, saturated fat raises blood cholesterol.
Saturated fats are generally solid at room temperature.
About Cholesterol Cholesterol is an odorless, white, waxy substance manufactured only by animals. It is present in every cell in all parts of the body, including the brain and nervous system, muscle, skin, liver, intestines, heart and skeleton. The cholesterol manufactured by the body, mainly in the liver, and dietary cholesterol found in the animal foods that we eat. In excess, dietary cholesterol can contribute to hardening of the arteries. It is recommended that we do not eat more than 300 milligrams of dietary cholesterol per day.