Jonathan Buckley

“Eggs have long been unfairly cracked by outdated dietary advice. They're unique – high in cholesterol, yes, but low in saturated fat. Yet it's their cholesterol level that has often caused people to question their place in a healthy diet,”

Jonathan Buckley · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-27

Jonathan Buckley discusses historical dietary advice regarding cholesterol and egg consumption.

“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.”

Jonathan Buckley · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-27

Jonathan Buckley notes that high-saturated-fat breakfast sides like bacon or sausage pose greater risks to heart health than eggs.

“You could say we've delivered hard-boiled evidence in defense of the humble egg,”

Jonathan Buckley · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-27

Jonathan Buckley comments on the study's conclusions defending the health profile of eggs.

“In this study, we separated the effects of cholesterol and saturated fat, finding that high dietary cholesterol from eggs, when eaten as part of a low saturated fat diet, does not raise bad cholesterol levels. Instead, it was the saturated fat that was the real driver of cholesterol elevation.”

Jonathan Buckley · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-27

Jonathan Buckley explains the study's findings on the distinct effects of saturated fat and dietary cholesterol.