You may have heard the claim that high-quality Serrano or Ibérico hams are “good for cholesterol” or even contain “no cholesterol.” One such moment appeared on an old episode of Anthony Bourdain’s travel cooking show. In the episode, a man curing ham claimed that once it aged for over a year it contained no cholesterol. Bourdain was clearly skeptical. This moment highlights the kind of surprising health claims that often surround traditional foods.