Should vegetarians eat eggs?

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The term “vegan” refers to people who do not eat certain animal products. Almost all vegetarians avoid meat products, but many may wonder if vegetarians can eat eggs.

1. Are eggs vegetarian or not?

A vegetarian diet is generally defined as avoiding animal products or products. Therefore, many vegetarians can still eat eggs even if beef, poultry, and fish are excluded. in the diet. However, some people don't consider eggs a vegan-friendly food.
If a fertilized egg is the result of a hen and a rooster mating, the eggs can both become a chick. Therefore, vegetarians who oppose the killing of animals may not use eggs.
Conversely, if an egg is not fertilized and is unlikely to become an animal, it will be considered a vegetarian food and considered an animal by-product such as milk and butter. However, some religions that promote vegetarianism, such as Hinduism and Jainism, may not consider eggs a vegetarian food, thereby prohibiting their use.

2. Nutritional value

In addition to ethical or religious concerns, nutritional considerations influence decisions to consume eggs in a vegetarian diet. Eggs are an incredibly nutritious food, with over 6 grams of high-quality protein, as well as several vitamins and minerals, in one large egg.
In fact, egg yolks are still one of the best sources of choline in foods. Choline is an essential nutrient required for the proper functioning and health of the body. Some vegetarians may choose to include eggs in their diet as an essential source of nutrients or simply as an additional source of protein when vegetarianism encourages the avoidance of meat and fish.
On the other hand, eggs are sometimes considered an unhealthy food due to their high cholesterol content. While the results of studies are mixed, some studies have linked cholesterol intake to increased blood cholesterol levels.
However, studies also suggest that dietary cholesterol is not linked to heart disease risk. A review of studies found that eating eggs did not raise cholesterol in nearly 70% of individuals but resulted in a slight increase in total and LDL cholesterol in those who were more sensitive to dietary cholesterol.

3. Which vegetarian diet can tolerate eggs?

Some vegetarian schools still allow the consumption of eggs. Here are some schools of vegetarianism that differ based on whether they consume eggs and/or dairy:
Lacto-vegetarian: users avoid eggs, meat and fish but can use Ovo-vegetarian milk: avoid meat, fish and dairy but can use eggs Lacto-ovo vegetarian: avoid meat and fish but use eggs and milk Vegan: avoid all products of animal origin, including meat, fish, eggs, dairy and other products other preparations of animal origin such as honey

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Reference article: Healthline.com