US Finally Drops Outdated Cholesterol Guidelines
You don’t need to limit cholesterol in your diet. We’ve talked about this here before , but now it is also said by those who make dietary recommendations in the United States.
The US Advisory Committee on Dietary Recommendations is preparing its 2015 report. The dietary guidelines are updated every five years and are usually in line with the recommendations in the report. The committee discussed its findings at a meeting in December and decided to phase out cholesterol as a “nutrient of concern”.
Currently, it is recommended that you keep your cholesterol intake at no more than 300 milligrams per day, which you can exceed by eating just two eggs. Although cholesterol in your body plays a role in heart disease, most of it is produced by the liver on its own, which means that there is little to no effect of dietary cholesterol. If you’re trying to reduce your risk of heart disease through your diet, it’s best to eat more fiber-rich fruits and vegetables and include omega-3s and monounsaturated fatty acids.