I've heard that the only thing that's bad for you, period, is processed sugar. But is cholesterol also something you should avoid, all else being equal?
And could someone explain what's so bad about it?
Cholesterol is essential for mammal life. The human body manufactures all that it needs in the liver. Consuming excess amounts of it causes the circulatory system to gunk up.
All things being equal, there's little need to consume foods that contribute to dietary cholesterol. Oil soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids can be got from vegetables and fish.