Tag: Egg eating vegetarians

By definition, a vegetarian diet excludes animal flesh, and according to this classification, eggs are not considered meat. This fact leads to the most straightforward answer to the question, "Is egg ok for vegetarians?"—yes, for many, but not for all. The inclusion of eggs depends on the specific type of vegetarian diet one follows, with ovo-vegetarians and lacto-ovo-vegetarians being the most common groups who consume them.

According to recent studies, vegetarian diets are associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. An **eggetarian** is a type of vegetarian who enjoys the health benefits of a plant-based diet while also including eggs.