Quail eggs are a dietary product that can be eaten by absolutely everyone, including those who are allergic to chicken eggs, as well as children and the elderly.
This product promotes the mental development of children. Therefore, doctors recommend including it in the diet of sick and stunted babies. In addition, quail eggs have a positive effect on reproductive functions.
Protein, folic acid and healthy fats help maintain normal hormonal levels in women. It is also recommended to eat 2-3 eggs a day throughout pregnancy. By the way, the product is also useful for men, since it is believed that quail eggs are superior to Viagra in effect.
The shelf life of the product reaches 60 days. And they can be eaten in absolutely any form: from raw to pickled. It is recognized that they bring the greatest benefit precisely raw, if they are eaten half an hour before meals, washed down with juice or water. It was always believed that raw quail eggs can be eaten without fear, since these birds do not suffer from salmonella enteritidis, which can cause foodborne toxicosis (poisoning). However, recently there was information that the quail, like other poultry, may well become infected with it. Therefore, in order to avoid a possible risk, it is better to use eggs in a thermally processed form.
What else are quail eggs useful for? There is no cholesterol in them, which is another significant plus. They can be consumed even by “cores” who are forbidden to eat other foods rich in cholesterol.
They contain many biologically active components and B vitamins that contribute to improving the functioning of the nervous system. Regular use of the product helps to alleviate the course of neurosis, psychosomatosis, and even bronchial asthma. Phosphorus, potassium and iron have a positive effect on memory. Eating eggs improves heart function.
The weight of one quail egg is on average 10-12 g, 168 kcal per 100 grams of product, about 13 g protein and 12 fat. Therefore, they are useful to eat with increased physical activity and as a component of diets aimed at weight loss.
Nutritionists advise children from one to three years to give no more than two eggs a day, from three to ten - no more than three, adolescents under 18 years old - 4 pieces. Adults can eat 5-6 eggs per day.
Not only quail eggs are useful , their shell is also a valuable product. It consists of about 5% calcium carbonate, and also contains copper, iron, manganese, fluorine, molybdenum, sulfur, phosphorus, zinc, silicon and other trace elements. Eating shells is useful for brittle nails, irritability, constipation, insomnia, hives, asthma, and bleeding gums. Usually the shell in the proportions 1: 1 is mixed with lemon juice and consumed as a natural calcium preparation.
To achieve a healing effect, you need to eat quail eggs systematically, for 3-4 months. According to statistics, an improvement in the health status of a person suffering from bronchial asthma occurs after eating 120 eggs. To restore the health of nails, hair, improve the condition of the skin and muscles, 220 eggs are needed, and improve sexual function - about 130 pieces.