The amount of fat in the diet can be important to your digestion.  Even modest reduction in dietary fat can have a significant improvement in your digestive and overall health.

Watch all fats, not just cholesterol

Cholesterol is not the only important thing to consider.  The total fat content is important, particularly saturated fats, in addition to cholesterol. 

• Saturated fats are found in high quantities in foods of animal origin. These are converted to cholesterol by the liver.  Limiting saturated fat is wise.
• "Polyunsaturated" fats are generally from non-meat sources, and are better for you. However, these fats can lower the level of your "good cholesterol."
• "Monounsaturated" fats can lower the bad cholesterol and increase the good cholesterol.

Foods with saturated fats are often high in cholesterol. Foods that are low in cholesterol can be high in saturated fats, and therefore the label of "No Cholesterol" does not mean the food is healthy.  Try to avoid food high in cholesterol and high in saturated fats.

For more information regarding a low fat diet, click on low fat diet.