When the cholesterol levels are high, a person's chances of developing hypertension, heart disease and atherosclerosis are also increased. Thus, it is important to keep cholesterol at manageable levels so that the body can remain healthy. There are two sources of cholesterol: the liver which is the site of fat synthesis and the foods we eat. To keep our heart healthy or prevent cardiac problems from getting worse, there are high cholesterol foods that must be avoided. ==== ==== ==== ====