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By all means, have your eggs, but you might want to find something else to eat with them.
For years, eggs were cast as dietary villains due to their cholesterol content.
But 2025 research from the University of South Australia is setting the record straight.
It turns out eggs aren’t the heart health hazard they were once thought to be—and may even support cardiovascular wellbeing.
The landmark study reveals that saturated fats—found in foods like bacon, sausages, and butter—are the true drivers behind harmful LDL cholesterol.
The cholesterol found in eggs, on the other hand, plays a much smaller role than previously believed.
Two eggs a Day? Go right ahead
Participants in the study who consumed two eggs daily as part of a low saturated fat diet actually saw a reduction in their LDL cholesterol levels.
This finding directly contradicts old dietary advice that warned against eating eggs regularly.
Outdated cholesterol guidelines have long influenced how we view food and nutrition.
But this research challenges those long-standing views, urging health professionals and consumers alike to reconsider how cholesterol truly works in the body.
Cardiovascular Disease: A global killer
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming nearly 18 million lives each year.
In Australia alone, one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 12 minutes.
This was the first study of its kind to independently assess the effects of dietary cholesterol versus saturated fat.
Lead researcher Professor Jon Buckley believes it’s time to give eggs the credit they deserve.
“They’re high in cholesterol, yes—but also low in saturated fat,” he says in an article on the university’s website.
The key is not demonising one nutrient without looking at the full dietary picture.
Bacon and Sausage: The Breakfast Baddies
It’s not the eggs on your plate you should worry about, but what you pair them with.
High-saturated-fat foods like bacon and sausages are far more damaging to your heart health than the humble egg.
From boiled to scrambled, eggs are officially back on the menu for those looking to eat heart-smart.
When consumed as part of a balanced diet, they’re not just safe—they might actually be beneficial.
This research offers a fresh perspective on a classic breakfast staple.
Eggs can be part of a nutritious, heart-healthy meal—as long as they’re not accompanied by a mountain of saturated fat.
So go ahead, enjoy that omelet guilt-free.
Sources: University of South Australia
