The use of quail eggs is their extraordinary nutritional value and unique medicinal properties. This product can be found in the diet of the Dutch and the French, and the Japanese, the real followers of healthy foods even include them in the composition of some types of sushi.
The composition and caloric content
The composition of quail eggs is unique, it is a complete protein product with protein in it is much more than a chicken egg. In addition to the protein in quail eggs contains fats and carbohydrates, as well as the most valuable for the human body vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, vitamin E, A, D, nicotinic acid.
iron, phosphorus, potassium content compared to chicken eggs exceeds by several times, and there are calcium, magnesium, zinc, cobalt, manganese, copper, as well as the essential amino acids methionine, lysine, glycine, tyrosine, tryptophan and others.
Calorie in quail eggs slightly higher than chicken per 100 grams of product is 168 Kcal per 100 grams. But it does not need to be frightened, it is necessary to take into account their low weight, less grams - less calories and use much more. Weight of quail eggs is about 10 grams.
How to eat eggs - raw or cooked?
On this issue, there are disputes and opinions expressed, sometimes quite the opposite. Let's start with the fact that the long-term heat treatment nullifies most of the benefit from the use of eggs, since it destroys vitamins, and amino acids. Boil 15 minutes - and only the taste.
- Eating them raw is fraught with contamination of Salmonella and other enteric infections. On this score, too, there is no complete agreement when it comes to the quail eggs. The claim that they can not bear a this infection because of high body temperature quail (42 °), is not quite true. Salmonella die at 56 °. Another thing is that in the conditions of quail farms poultry is better than chicken poultry farms.
- Due to its small size of quail eggs chicken prepared much faster. To cook them boiled, enough of one to two minutes, boiled - five. Therefore, it is hoped that the nutrients are not completely destroyed during cooking.
- Adults are recommended to eat raw eggs. If it is difficult - or simply tasteless "in the throat will not go", you can mix them with juice, make eggnog. The risk remains, but it is minimal, especially if you buy them from reliable suppliers. In addition, Salmonella, if it exists, is not inside and on the surface. Before the use of raw eggs, they should be thoroughly washed.
The highest possible standards of product use (per day):
- Children from 1 year to 3 years - no more than 1 pc .;
- from 3 to 10 years - less than 3 pcs .;
- from 10 to 18 years - allowed to eat on the day of 4 pcs .;
- Adults (50 years) - 5-6 pcs .;
- people over 50 years - no more than 5 pcs.
Beneficial features
We hear from various sources about the amazing healing properties of spotted eggs. Let's look at them.
So, the healing properties of spotted testicles:
- improve memory and perception;
- do not cause allergies;
- It contains only the "good" cholesterol;
- prevent cancer;
- nourish the body with beneficial components during pregnancy;
- increase virility.
Their use brings many benefits the body:
- a positive effect on the prostate gland;
- improves the functioning of the heart muscle;
- contributes to the strengthening of bones;
- normalizes functioning stomach, liver and kidney;
- benefits from increased (reduced) pressure;
- eliminates rashes and acne allergic nature;
- increases appetite;
- reduces severe headache;
- alleviates morning sickness.
In addition, the quail eggs Immersed and other useful properties:
- In the quail eggs cooked perfectly conserved selenium, which has utility in protecting the body against adverse environmental influences, in Vol. H. radiation. The substance is involved in the development of red blood cells, promotes the production of antibodies that help to resist infections and colds which is especially important for the weakened children.
- They are an important source of vitamin D for pregnant women and for children, milk is saturated with essential vitamins and amino acids in breast-feeding. "Spotted doctors' doctors appointed in allergic reactions.
- The high content of potassium and phosphorus and iron is useful for healthy skin, breast feeding, promotes teeth during pregnancy. It is important to use a valuable dietary product for people in old age: it reduces joint pain, increased visual acuity.
- Eggs have been successfully used for the treatment of internal organs, t. H. with ailments of the thyroid, thymus and pancreas pathological reactions of the intestine and stomach. They are effective in psoriasis, shingles, eczema. Pediatricians recommend their use for a child with a poor appetite.
Quail eggs can be washed down with juice, but the best option - to use a small amount of cool boiled water.
Benefits for Men
Quail eggs are very often referred to as a fount of health and the elixir of youth. It is a dietary product, despite the fact that it contains cholesterol. in chemistry and biology experts say that they effectively affect the potency of men.
Their use is obvious and it is caused by the presence of iron minerals, protein, phosphorus, and many essential minerals. To experience for yourself their effects, doctors, sexologists give advice to use a special cocktail, which is used for medicinal purposes for erectile dysfunction. Cook it quite simply:
- Cola - 120 gr .;
- Cognac - 20 gr .;
- sugar - 1 hour. l .;
- lemon - 1 clove;
- quail eggs - 2 pieces.
All components are thoroughly beat with a mixer and add a small amount of soda water. Such cocktail drink instead of "Viagra". And on the effectiveness of it is not inferior to his pharmacy analogue. However, if you are allergic to one of these products, it is necessary to abandon the use of this drink.
Benefits for women
Features of the female body are such that it is necessary for the proper functioning of certain biologically active substances. As part of quail eggs have vitamins A, E, rightfully named female and are antioxidants, which play an important role in the prevention of cancer of the female organs and mammary glands. The composition of quail eggs a positive effect on the nervous system, preventing stress, nervous breakdowns and depression.
The use of quail eggs to pregnant women due to the high content of protein, calcium and vitamins. Pregnancy with regular use of them milder, soften and symptoms of toxicity. We all know how quickly deteriorate teeth during pregnancy, how to suffer hair, nails, quail eggs - is one of the products necessary for the preservation of bones, teeth and hair healthy condition.
Lactating women also need to enter in your diet quail eggs for preservation of lactation and increase the amount of milk. Folic acid in the composition of quail eggs helps maintain normal hormones in women.
In what diseases is recommended quail eggs?
As a result of its rich composition, quail eggs are recommended for use by physicians in the following diseases:
- asthma - 1 piece per day;
- problems and gastrointestinal disease, namely high cholesterol;
- allergy - 1 raw egg a day for 1 week.
Quail eggs are also helping with intoxication. In this case it is necessary to eat 1 egg every 6-7 hours.
This product is very useful for other more serious diseases, such as diabetes. This disease requires adherence to a strict diet and perform all medical prescriptions. Although eggs are not prohibited for diabetics (1 - 1.5 pieces per day), quail are still more preferred. They help to normalize blood sugar levels. The rate of use of this product should designate your treating physician, an individual component that can not be attributed to all.
The use of the eggshell
Eggshell is useful because of the composition close to the composition of human bone and teeth. It must be taken in with brittle nails, hair, insomnia, irritability and constipation.
Typically, the shell is crushed and mixed with lemon juice. Take a day on a teaspoon in the afternoon or just before bedtime, as calcium is best absorbed.
Quail eggs for hair
To saturate the hair force, to revive the color, get rid of dullness, to give them a healthy shine, this mask is recommended in the home:
- 5 quail eggs;
- 150 ml of warm oil (preferably olive);
- 50 ml of melted honey.
All components of the mix, whip and massage applied all over the head, evenly distributed over the hair. Warm mask with plastic wrap and wrap a towel. Sustain for three hours, then rinse under cool water using conventional means caregivers.
Harm and contraindications
In some cases, the inclusion of quail eggs in the diet can be dangerous and cause harm to the body:
- Care must be taken for liver and kidney, especially if the assigned diet excluding proteins.
- It should be abandoned in the case of allergic reactions. The egg white contains protein ovomucoid, which can cause quite severe reactions, especially in children.
- Benefits and harms of raw quail eggs are also determined by their treatment. Pathogens are not stored within the egg, perfectly feel on his shell. It should be thoroughly washed before eating surface.
- Benefits and harms of shell quail eggs depends on the quality of its processing. If it is used for the treatment and pulverized, it is necessary to boil before use.
- It is not necessary to exceed the recommended amount of the product. In diabetes and atherosclerosis daily intake should not exceed 5 pieces.
Excessive consumption of heat-treated egg quail leads to accumulation of cholesterol and raw - increases the risk of Salmonella contamination and can cause stomach upset.
Boil the quail eggs should not be longer than 3-4 minutes, and then immediately get them from the boiling water, or nutrients almost does not remain. The less time the product is subjected to heating, the greater the benefit can receive the body from its ingestion, so boiled eggs, poached healthier fried or boiled.
How to choose?
Given the contradictory opinions of experts that quail eggs are not infected with salmonella, abstain from buying the product from unknown manufacturers and private hands, in order to eliminate infection.
When buying in supermarkets, too, need to show their care. Even taking into account the shelf life. Usually set term egg storage for two months, but given that the product is stored in a cool place at a temperature no higher than 10 degrees. Check this is not possible, so buy a product which is not more than 20 days to be sure of its freshness.
