EGGS have finally scrambled free from their bad cholesterol reputation, thanks to new research from the University of South Australia (UniSA).
In a world-first study, researchers separated the effects of cholesterol and saturated fat and found that high dietary cholesterol from eggs, when eaten as part of a low saturated fat diet, does not raise LDL levels (the 'bad' type of cholesterol).
In fact, the study found that eating two eggs a day can actually reduce LDL levels and lower the risk of heart disease.
"Eggs have long been unfairly cracked by outdated dietary advice," said lead researcher, UniSA's Professor Jon Buckley.
"You could say we've delivered hard-boiled evidence in defence of the humble egg."
According to the researchers, it is saturated fat that you really need to watch out for.
"So, when it comes to a cooked breakfast, it's not the eggs you need to worry about - it's the extra serve of bacon or the side of sausage that's more likely to impact your heart health," Buckley concluded.
Your favourite brekky staple is eggs-onerated at last - just make sure you don't butter them up too much.
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