There are two types of cholesterol. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the bad cholesterol that you hear in the news. LDL's form plaque that builds up on artery walls, causing dangerous blockages that can lead to heart attacks. LDL's make up around 70 percent of cholesterol.

High Density lipoprotein (HDL) is actually good for your body. HDL's travel through your blood stream picking up LDL's and lead them out of the body. HDL's are also converted into bile.

Another reason why cholesterol is considered unhealthy is because it is usually accompanied by saturated fat.

How to cut down on your cholesterol.

Eats less eggs. If you still want to eat eggs, remove the yolk. The yolk contains the most cholesterol. Eat less meat products. Replace them with startchy foods. Read the nutritional labels. Eat foods with less cholesterol and saturated fat. Also read the ingredients list. Even though the nutritional lable says there is no cholesterol, partionally hydrogenated oils can cause your body to produce cholesterol. Almost every potatoe chip manufacturer use these oils.