Over time, eating foods high in fat can raise triglyceride and cholesterol levels beyond normal levels, increasing the risk of heart attack, visceral fat, stroke and cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association.
Cholesterol is used to build cell membranes, produce hormones like estrogen and testosterone, and create bile acids for digestion. Because cholesterol is so important, the liver makes all the cholesterol the body needs.
The body can also absorb cholesterol from food, which is called dietary cholesterol.
However, many foods high in cholesterol also contain saturated fat, so we should limit or avoid these foods, both for your cholesterol levels and your overall health.
Over time, a high-fat diet high in saturated fat and carbohydrates can significantly increase the risk of visceral fat accumulation.
Therefore, the best way to control the risk of cholesterol, reduce visceral fat, and the risk of heart attack or stroke is to adopt a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and quit smoking.
