Eggs are off the hook–study reveals bacon's the real heart risk
16 days ago
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- Eggs are not the dietary villains they were once thought to be, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
- The study found that saturated fats in foods like bacon and sausage, not dietary cholesterol in eggs, elevate harmful LDL cholesterol levels.
- Eating two eggs a day as part of a low saturated fat diet can actually help reduce LDL cholesterol and lower heart disease risk.
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for nearly 18 million deaths annually.
- The research challenges outdated dietary guidelines and vindicates eggs as part of a heart-healthy diet.