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Yes, Ellen White's counsel on eggs is nuanced and context-dependent. She taught that "we should not consider it a violation of principle to use eggs from hens that are well cared for and suitably fed" (TSDF 47.9). She also noted that "eggs contain properties that are remedial agencies in counteracting certain poisons" (2SM 303.1). Her guidance shows important distinctions based on circumstances. For those in areas where nutritious alternatives like fruits and nuts are scarce, or for people with weakened blood-making organs, she advised that "milk and eggs should not be wholly discarded" (CD 365). She even recommended eggs as therapeutic for someone suffering from inadequate nutrition, writing "Get eggs of healthy fowls. Use these eggs cooked or raw" (2SM 303.1). However, Ellen White did give specific warnings about egg consumption in certain situations. She cautioned against their use "in families of children who are given to sensual habits" (CD 365), noting that eggs should be avoided where "the animal passions are strong" (2T 712.2). In one testimony, she stated plainly that "Eggs should not be placed upon your table. They are an injury to your children" (2T 399.3), though this appears to be counsel for a specific family situation rather than a universal prohibition. The key principles in her counsel are: (1) eggs from healthy, well-cared-for fowls are acceptable when needed, (2) they have medicinal properties that can be beneficial, (3) they should be avoided in families with children struggling with sensual habits, and (4) she anticipated that "the time will come when milk can not be used as freely as it is now used; but the present time is not the time to discard it" (TSDF 49.3), suggesting a gradual movement away from animal products as circumstances permit. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the ideal diet and moving toward a plant-based lifestyle? • How did she counsel people to transition away from animal products gradually? • What specific health benefits did she attribute to a simple, plant-based diet? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=Are+eggs+OK+to+eqt)