Top 10 Foods Highest in Cholesterol-To be Avoided

Cholesterol is a steroid lipid (fat) found in the blood of all animals and is necessary for proper functioning of our cell membranes and production of hormones.

While there can be negative health benefits associated with low cholesterol, cholesterol deficiency is rare. Our bodies already manufacture all the cholesterol we need, so it is not necessary to consume more.

 
Risk of heart disease:

Excessive consumption of cholesterol has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Cholesterol is only found in animal food products, and thus, vegans are likely to have lower cholesterol than non-vegans.

Recommendation:

The current recommended daily allowance (RDA) for cholesterol is 300mg. Below is a list of high cholesterol foods. It is recommended that you buy a Cholesterol Test Kit, so you can monitor your cholesterol levels at home and see which diet works best for you.

1.The yolks of eggs 

2.Caviar (Fish Roe)   
3.Liver, Pate, Foie Gras
4.Butter 
5.Shrimp (Prawns, Camarones)
6.Fast Foods (Breakfasts)
7.Oil Packed Fish
8.Cheese 
9.Processed Meats (Sausage, Lamb, Duck) 
10.Shellfish (Oysters, Clams, and Mussels)