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BACON, AND EGGS: WHICH IS HEALTHIER?







For years, eggs have been painted as the bad guys when it comes to cholesterol and heart disease. But new research from the University of South Australia is flipping that story on its head. According to this groundbreaking study, eggs—despite being high in cholesterol—aren’t the culprits behind high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. The real issue? Saturated fats are found in foods like bacon and sausage.

Researchers ran a world-first trial, looking at how dietary cholesterol and saturated fat each affect LDL cholesterol. The result: eating two eggs per day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat, can help lower LDL cholesterol. That’s good news for anyone who loves their morning scramble. The study challenges old-school advice and puts the spotlight on saturated fat—not eggs—as the absolute risk for your heart.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, with nearly 18 million lives lost each year. In Australia alone, someone dies from cardiovascular disease every 12 minutes. Lead researcher Professor Jon Buckley urges a fresh look at eggs: “Eggs have been unfairly blamed by outdated dietary guidelines. Our findings show it’s the saturated fat—not the cholesterol in eggs—that raises harmful cholesterol levels.”

In other words: enjoying eggs as part of a balanced, low-saturated-fat diet isn’t just safe—it might be good for your heart. The real danger lurks in that extra slice of bacon or sausage, not your poached or scrambled eggs.

If you want to take control of your heart health and clear up the confusion about what’s on your plate, consider working with a health coach at Protime-Fitness.org. Our coaches can help you build a nutrition plan that fits your unique needs and keeps your heart strong. Don’t just follow the old rules—get personalized advice and make choices based on the latest science.

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