3. You may go overboard on dietary cholesterol.
Even though we know that saturated and trans fats have a worse effect on our blood cholesterol levels than dietary cholesterol, overeating cholesterol probably increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. There is no longer a set recommendation for how much cholesterol you should eat, but most nutrition experts say you should get less than 300 milligrams daily. About 140 mg of cholesterol are in a three-ounce serving of plain shrimp (and zero grams of saturated fat). If you like shrimp, try limiting the amount of saturated fat you eat by avoiding buttery sauces, coconut (shreds or milk), and fried breading.