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Concerns about cholesterol Why should you be concerned about cholesterol? Your body makes all the cholesterol you need. Eating foods high in saturated fat can raise your blood cholesterol levels. The higher your blood cholesterol,the greater your risk for heart disease. Too much cholesterol can lead to clogged arteries. You are then at risk for having a heart attack,a stroke,or poor circulation. Here is cholesterol found Cholesterol is found only in foods that come from animals. Foods very high in cholesterol include: Egg yolks Organ meats (Liver, kidney, and brains are especially high in cholesterol.) There is no cholesterol in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains. Limit your cholesterol If you are healthy, you should average no more than 300 milligrams of cholesterol per day. People who have high blood cholesterol or a heart problem may have to eat less. The yolk of one large egg provides about 214 milligrams of cholesterol. Aim for no more than four egg yolks each week. This includes egg yolks in baked goods and processed foods. Egg whites contain no cholesterol. Traditional favorite cuts of meats Choose MORE often Pork Ears Neckbone Feet Ham hocks Beef Tripe Opossum Choose LESS often Pork Brains (are low in fat but high in cholesterol) Hogmaws Tongue Tail Vienna sausage Ribs Chitterlings Beef Oxtail