Cholesterol-rich foods are unhealthy

Many people believe that foods high in cholesterol are unhealthy, including whole eggs, shellfish, organ meats, and full-fat dairy. That's not the case, though. Although it's true that some foods including ice cream, fried foods, and processed foods high in cholesterol and should be limited to a balanced diet, the majority of people don't need to stay away from healthy, high-cholesterol foods.

In fact, a lot of foods high in cholesterol are nutrient-dense. For example, egg yolks contain a lot of B12, choline, and selenium while also being rich in cholesterol, and full-fat yogurt with a lot of cholesterol also contains a lot of calcium and protein. Furthermore, just one ounce of the cholesterol-rich raw liver (19 grams cooked) provides more than half of the Reference Daily Intake (RDA) for copper and over 80% of the RDA for vitamins A and B12. Additionally, studies have shown that eating foods high in cholesterol like eggs, fatty fish, and full-fat dairy may benefit a number of health-related aspects.