Based on her writings, Ellen White was not strictly against the use of eggs and viewed them as acceptable in certain situations, distinguishing them from flesh meat. Her counsel on the topic was nuanced. ### When Eggs Were Considered Acceptable: * **From Healthy Sources:** "While warnings have been given regarding the dangers of disease through butter, and the evil of the free use of eggs by small children, yet we should not consider it a violation of principle to use eggs from hens that are well cared for and suitably fed." (9T 162.1) * **For Those with Specific Needs:** She advised that for "persons whose blood-making organs are feeble,—especially if other foods to supply the needed elements cannot be obtained,—milk and eggs should not be wholly discarded." (MH 320.1) * **In Certain Cases:** "Milk, eggs, and butter should not be classed with flesh meat. In some cases the use of eggs is beneficial." (7T 134.6) ### When Eggs Were to be Avoided: * **For Certain Individuals:** "It is true that persons in full flesh and in whom the animal passions are strong need to avoid the use of stimulating foods. Especially in families of children who are given to sensual habits, eggs should not be used." (MH 320.1) * **In Rich Desserts:** "I advise the people to give up sweet puddings or custards made with eggs and milk and sugar, and to eat the best home-made bread..." (HL 82.6) ### Future Discard: She also wrote that a time would come when it would be necessary to stop using eggs due to increasing disease in animals, but that time had not yet fully arrived and people should not be premature in this restriction. > "The time will come when we may have to discard some of the articles of diet we now use, such as milk and cream and eggs; but it is not necessary to bring upon ourselves perplexity by premature and extreme restrictions. Wait until the circumstances demand it and the Lord prepares the way for it." (9T 162.3) In summary, Ellen White advocated for a progressive diet reform. While she did not place eggs in the same category as flesh meat, she recommended their use be thoughtful and dependent on individual health, circumstances, and the quality of the source.