Contrary to belief, a trend among some vegans involves the inclusion of certain types of eggs into their diet. This 'veggan' diet, as it is known, is not truly vegan – instead, it is called ovo-vegetarian.
On the “sunny side, upping” intake of eggs can help vegans from “scrambling” for the essential parts of their diet including B12, vitamin D and iron that they may be eggs-cluding from their diet.
Definitions. An ovivore or ovivorous animal is one that eats eggs, from Latin ovum, egg, and vorare, to devour. An obligate ovivore or egg predator is an animal that feeds exclusively on eggs.
Vegan eggs are products made by combining various plant-based ingredients in a formulation that is intended to mimic the look, taste, and/or binding abilities of poultry eggs. They can be made with anything from soy to mung beans, chia seeds to squash.
Dairy Foods and Eggs
Most pescatarians eat eggs and dairy (such as cheese, yogurt, and milk), although some do not. Technically, a pescatarian who eats eggs and dairy would be called a lacto-ovo-pescatarian.
Pescatarian: the only meat eaten is fish; they still consume eggs and dairy. Beegan: vegan, with honey included in diet. Flexitarian: eat mostly plant foods, but include small amounts of meat in the diet.
Some pescatarians (people who follow this way of eating) consume animal products such as eggs and dairy but all pescatarians avoid red meat and poultry.
Note that while eggs are vegetarian, they are certainly, under no circumstances, considered vegan. However, in some parts of the world, particularly in India, eggs are indeed considered to be meat, and some vegetarians will not eat them. Usually, this is tied to religious practice, such as Hinduism.
Eggs are not vegan because they come from an animal and are animal products. However, if no hen, goose, or duck had to suffer for egg production, technically, eggs could be vegan.
people who are non-vegetarian but only eat eggs.
A vegetarian who also eats eggs and egg products.
A vegan diet excludes animals and their byproducts. That means that vegans do not eat meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk or other dairy products, or honey. Vegans also do not eat products that contain animal-derived ingredients, even in small amounts.
Honey is by definition not vegan, since it a bee product, and bees are animals. Here's a nuanced article about how the ethical issues surrounding this sweetener fit into the broader concept of vegan living.
Eggs are a wonderful complement to a plant-based lifestyle as they can help you consume more vegetables. Plus, eggs can help you absorb more of the fat-soluble vitamins and antioxidants found in plant foods such as vitamin E and carotenoids.
Vegan Diet, Nutrient Deficiencies and Fertility
Vitamin B12 is only found in animal products, whereas the Iron present in vegetables and other plant foods is in a poorly absorbable form. A deficiency of either of these two nutrients could negatively impact chances of conceiving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
Carnitarians are people who eliminate fish but still consume large amounts of meat and animal products from land animals. Carnitarians base their eating habits on the fact that meat is a nutrient-dense and healthy center of the human diet.
A flexitarian or semi-vegetarian diet (SVD) is one that is primarily vegetarian with the occasional inclusion of meat or fish. Of late, there appears to be an increasing movement toward this practice. There has not been a recent update on these diets from a health perspective.
There is no direct statement on the subject by Jesus in the New Testament. The story of Jesus feeding fish to people would support the view that Jesus may have been a pescatarian. Paul seems to have been more open to meat eating, but even Paul was open to vegetarianism.
Generally, a 'part-time' vegan is a predominately plant-based diet, but with allowances for certain events or occasions to eat animal-based products. The label 'part-time vegan' refers to dietary rather than lifestyle changes, and works interchangeably with the more commonly known 'flexitarian' descriptor.
“Compared to following a vegan diet, eating a pescetarian diet means there's less risk of nutritional deficiencies and it's easier to meet the recommended levels of vitamin B12, iron and zinc. Seafood contains Omega-3 and other fatty acids that have a protective impact on your heart health. It's also anti-inflammatory.
A flexi-vegan diet usually includes at least five portions of fruits and veg every day, plant-based protein, like tofu, chickpeas, and lentils in meat-free days and the occasional serving of unprocessed meat and other animal products, like eggs or milk.