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by Kate Silver. Cholesterol, in and of itself, isn’t a bad thing. In fact, it’s a naturally occurring substance and our own bodies produce about 75 percent of the cholesterol in our blood. The other 25 percent comes from the foods we eat (cholesterol is only found in animal products). The problem with cholesterol comes when it gets out of balance —that’s when it can lead to heart disease, heart attack and stroke.  Cholesterol is a waxy substance that comes from two sources: your body and food. Your body, and especially your liver, makes all the cholesterol you need and circulates it through the blood. But cholesterol is also found in foods from animal sources, such as meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products. Your liver produces more cholesterol when you eat a diet high in saturated and trans fats. Excess cholesterol can form plaque between layers of artery walls, making it harder for your heart to circulate bl Cholesterol is found only in foods that come from animals. Foods that have very high amounts of cholesterol are egg yolks, organ meats (liver, kidney, heart), and whole milk products. Cholesterol is never found in plant foods such as fruits and vegetables. Since cholesterol is only found in animal products, that means following a vegan diet. The second step is to reduce significant sources of saturated fat in the body, which is high in animal products and certain oils.  Dietary cholesterol is found in foods of animal origin and in whole fat dairy products. Cholesterol content is listed on food labels. The recommended limit is 300 mg/day or 200 mg/day for those with known heart disease. Saturated Fats are found in both animal and plant products. Sources include red meats and dairy products and tropical oils like coconut and palm oil and cocoa butter. Saturated fat is believed harmful because it raises LDL– the “Unhealthy” cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol comes from the foods that you eat. It is only found in foods that come from animals like eggs, meat, fish, dairy products, and butter and in foods that co … ntain animal products like cake, cookies and muffins. Fruits, vegetables, and grains do not contain cholesterol. -. + 2 others found this useful. Meme Anderson. Eliminate Cholesterol from the Diet. Cholesterol is found only in animal products, including meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, and eggs. There is no cholesterol in plant foods. Cholesterol in food increases the LDL concentration in your blood. 2. There is no good cholesterol in any food. Reduce Fat in the Diet, Especially Saturated Fat. Saturated fats raise cholesterol levels. These fats are found predominately in animal products, such as all types of meat, eggs, and dairy products, so it's important to avoid these items. Cholesterol is a fatlike substance that’s found in animal products and is also made in your liver. Your body needs cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D (which is important for healthy bones), and bile (which helps your body use dietary fat). There are two types of cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol comes from the foods that you eat. It’s only found in foods that come from animals, such as eggs, meat, fish, dairy products, and butter. It’s also found in foods made with butter, including cake, cookies, and muffins. Fruits, vegetables, and grains don’t contain cholesterol
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is cholesterol only found in animal products