It’s not that simple, but my point about the absence of a link between dietary cholesterol and heart disease stands. And yes, my total cholesterol is higher than recommended, but in the absence of trans fats, excess sugar/calories, etc., it’s not an issue.
Following national health guidelines is a great way to end up sick. They still recommend high carbohydrate diets and their guidelines for most vitamins and minerals are generally way off. Diet is complicated and aiming for “average” or “normal” based on general guidelines is a terrible idea. Most people will do very well by simply eliminating sugar and processed foods, the rest is a lot of effort for diminishing returns.
