Every day we come across different products. Some correspond to our idea of benefits and quality, others do not. With an abundance of food products, it is not surprising that some consumers feel like experimental rabbits, because new food manufacturing technologies involve a lot of hitherto unknown components. Perforce, one has to analyze the composition of the product and carefully check its quality.
Recently, more and more attention has been paid to natural products grown on farms in households. In this case, a person buying vegetables, fruits, meat, dairy products, is confident in their quality. In addition, in such chemically unprocessed products, their beneficial qualities are not lost. An example is quail eggs. Their useful properties are emphasized by many experts. They are considered dietary and necessary for people of all age categories. But first things first!
What is the composition of quail eggs ?
Like many exotic products, the Slavs at first were extremely cautious about quail eggs . Because of their appearance, they were initially considered to be exotic on the table. But the Japanese, who were the first to study and use such eggs for food, proved that there was nothing supernatural in them. On the contrary, their composition makes it possible to attribute them to dietary nutrition. Is a quail egg healthy and what’s special about it except good taste?
Since ancient times in China, they have been used as a universal folk remedy for many diseases. It is this fact about them that interested the inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun. When these small eggs first got there from a neighboring state, the Japanese found that this product improves mental abilities and restores the human nervous system. Also of particular relevance to them was the fact that this food removes radionuclides. Schoolchildren of this country eat quail eggs every day, the beneficial properties of which are evident: they perfectly affect their well-being, especially during intense exertion.
In terms of their chemical composition, quail eggs differ from chicken eggs in a wider range of minerals and vitamins, as well as in the content of a group of important amino acids and elements necessary for normal functioning of the body. They contain: unsaturated fatty acids (which are more than protein), vitamins A and B, minerals such as potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, phosphorus, sodium, chlorine, manganese, cobalt, copper, chromium, molybdenum . There are also essential amino acids, which are much more numerous here than in chicken.
What effect do they have on men's health?
Is a quail egg useful for representatives of the strong half of humanity? Definitely yes! Their beneficial effects on men's health are as follows:
- The use of the product in its raw form helps to improve digestion, since in this case all the necessary trace elements are preserved.
- They do not contain cholesterol, so they can be eaten more often than chicken.
- Many men use quail eggs for potency. The reason is that this product contains a large amount of protein. It is protein that is important for the reproductive function of men. Due to the content of special amino acids that are difficult to produce by the male body, quail eggs are an indispensable product on the menu for potency.
- The abundance of various minerals in these eggs improves memory and resistance to radiation exposure.
Many note that this product in its effectiveness exceeds the effect of "Viagra" on the potency of men. Traditional healers offer a special elixir to increase sexual desire and improve the quality of intimate life. It contains: 120 g of cola, 2 quail eggs (fresh), 1 tsp. sugar, a small slice of lemon and 20 g of quality cognac. Men claim the effect is amazing!
Quail eggs: beneficial properties for women
Not only men can feel full of strength and energy when eating quail eggs in food. Almost the same way they affect the fair sex. This product has a beneficial effect on the female reproductive system . It is strongly recommended that they be used by women in early pregnancy. Due to the content of folic acid, healthy fats and protein, quail eggs are very important for women: they maintain a normal hormonal background and help maintain pregnancy. For women in an interesting position, experts advise taking them in the amount of 2-3 pieces daily.
Can quail eggs be eaten by children?
As already noted by the Japanese, quail eggs contribute to the effective flow of mental processes, especially memory. There, each student must eat 2 eggs every day. These wise people will never do anything for nothing. They know how to increase the potential of their rising generation. Therefore, they take care of the harmonious development of the child and providing him with all the necessary nutrients.
An improved process of memorization is achieved precisely due to the protein-mineral-vitamin complex of quail eggs. But besides this, adults need to know whether quail eggs can be given to children in large numbers or not. It should be noted that they can not be given to children under 1 year old. In preschool age, when there is no intense mental stress and the child is active and healthy, he can be given 1-2 things a day. At school age, a child can eat up to 3 pieces per day. But do not get too carried away with them, because there are other sources of vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
The use of quail eggs in cosmetology
Small and motley eggs are known not only for their appearance, composition and medicinal properties for the reproductive system of men and women. Along with this, quail eggs are actively used in cosmetology for the face, as well as for the skin of the whole body.
Women have long been interested in how to make an elixir of youth and beauty from improvised means and products. Lovers of folk remedies for restoring healthy skin, hair and nails know many masks containing bread, honey, milk and so on. Among such a variety, a quail egg mask deserves special attention. Due to the high content of B vitamins (B1, B2, B12) and A, this product is indispensable in products for improving the health of skin and hair. When using them in facial skin care, you get elastic skin that is smoothed as much as possible and without edema. These eggs are universal, because when applied to oily skin, it is slightly dried, and they are also wonderful for dry skin: the yolk nourishes and moisturizes it. A quail egg mask does not necessarily contain the whole egg, in some cases only yolk or protein is used. The following recipes will be useful:
- Grind 3 yolks with vegetable oil, apply in a circular motion to the skin. Before applying, moisten fingers with hot water. A tangible result will be after 20 procedures.
- Take 3 yolks and mix them with 1 tsp. honey and oatmeal. Apply the mixture to the skin for 20 minutes, then make a cold compress.
- Mask with protein: 3 egg whites mixed with 1 tbsp. l lemon juice, apply in layers to the skin. This mask will whiten your face a little.
- In order to get rid of acne and prevent their appearance, you need to take 3 proteins, grind them with finely chopped cucumber. Keep such a mask on your face for 20 minutes.
- Applying whipped protein to the skin will also be an effective way to treat acne. Wash it off after 10 minutes.
Features of the preparation of quail eggs
If we talk about quail eggs as a medicine and a way to improve their health, then you need to cook them strictly according to the recipe. In it, eggs can be used raw (most often), boiled, baked, but not used fried.
Quail eggs, the beneficial properties of which will be better manifested with raw consumption, can be eaten daily in different dishes. They make omelets, they are fried, often used to make sandwiches and salads. They will also perfectly decorate the festive table. You need to cook eggs with the expectation that 5 quail eggs are equal to 1 chicken. This product is boiled 1-1.5 minutes soft-boiled, and 3-5 minutes is necessary to boil it hard-boiled. An interesting fact is that at any boiling point the shell of these eggs does not burst, which is not the case with chicken.
What is the norm of eating quail eggs per day?
There are many opinions about how best to eat quail eggs, how many to eat them a day, and what dishes are best prepared from them. There are a large number of recipes, everyone chooses the most suitable for their ingredients and taste.
For babies, as well as children with reduced immunity, quail eggs should be introduced, starting with 1/2 yolk per day. Then you can increase this portion, but gradually, slowly. Starting from a year to 3 years, you can give children 1 or 2 eggs per day. Parents need to know exactly how much quail eggs can be eaten by small children, as allergic reactions can occur in the form of skin rashes, coughing, or itching of certain areas of the skin. But this is extremely rare, since these eggs are considered a dietary product. Children from 3 to 10 years old can eat 3 eggs daily. From 10 years to 18, the allowable amount is increased to 4 pieces. Adults can eat up to 6 eggs per day.
Most often, such standards are important for pregnant women, children, or the elderly. For these segments of the population, they will have a therapeutic effect and reduce joint pain, support vision and hearing, help with strong mental stress, and reduce nausea in toxicosis.
Can eggs be harmful?
Together with such a miraculous effect on our bodies, quail eggs can harm some people. Undoubtedly, the healing properties of quail eggs are highly appreciated by both specialists and ordinary inhabitants. But there is a certain group of people to whom they are contraindicated. Who can’t quail eggs?
- People with poor protein digestibility. In this case, the protein of these eggs will only harm the body of such a person. Such intolerance to this element can be triggered by some types of kidney or liver diseases.
- Carried away by taking care of your body, it is important to remember that a large number of quail eggs, which are advised to eat for the desired result (up to 320 pieces), should be used as food for a long time. Sometimes it can be up to 4 months. No need to abuse this product, in fact, like all others.
- You should always look for the expiration date of eggs. When choosing fresh eggs, you can store them for up to 45 days. Otherwise, you may get an upset digestion.
Myths about using quail eggs
Many are accustomed to consider quail eggs a remedy for all diseases. Indeed, quail eggs do a lot of good for the normal functioning of our body. For the face, nails and hair, they are also indispensable, but do not attribute magical properties to them. Experts refute to everyone the widely known fact that these eggs are quickly digested in the body. Studies have shown that with long boiling eggs, they are digested more slowly. Therefore, the best option is to eat soft-boiled eggs.
It is well known to everyone that quail eggs do not contain cholesterol in the yolks, unlike chicken eggs. But here people are mistaken. To date, there is a lot of information that there is even more cholesterol in the yolks of these eggs than in the yolks of chicken eggs. Due to the lecithin content in small eggs, cholesterol is not deposited on the walls of blood vessels.
Quail eggs are also famous for the absence of various pathogens, in particular salmonella. Indeed, an intestinal infection caused by this bacterium is extremely rare in this case. But there are others, however, they are less dangerous for humans. In any case, it should be washed thoroughly before eating a raw egg .
How can shells be used?
Another advantage of this product is its shell. Quail eggs, the beneficial properties of which have already been widely studied, have recently been of interest to many researchers because of their outer shell. By the way, she had previously attracted attention due to her unusual coloring.
Quail eggshells are mostly composed of calcium carbonate. In addition, it contains a lot of copper, sulfur, fluorine, zinc and silicon. All of these micronutrients are found in our bones and teeth. Therefore, doctors recommend giving chopped shells to a growing child. Adults can eat shells with heartburn, brittle nails and poor hair condition, bleeding gums, sleep disturbances and nervous breakdowns, as well as fractures.
To prepare the powder from the shell you need: peel, pour cold water and put on fire. Bring to a boil and wait 5 minutes. Drain hot water, pour cold and do the same. Then drain the water, wait until the shell has cooled, and pour apple cider vinegar for a day. After this, drain the vinegar, rinse the shell, dry in a dark place and grind to a fine powder. Give children half a teaspoon (with the addition of lemon juice), adults - 1 tsp.