Dietary cholesterol is present only in foods of animal origin-meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Egg yolks and organ meats are specially high in cholesterol Fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and other foods from plant sources are, by nature, cholesterol-free.
In some people, the body makes too much cholesterol. High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart and other circulatory diseases. Consuming too much cholesterol may contribute to elevated serum cholesterol; limiting cholesterol intake may reduce the risk.