Introduction: It's common knowledge that eggs are nutritious, but the nutritional value of quail eggs is no less than that of chicken eggs. When eaten correctly, quail eggs are a great helper for dietary therapy, with many benefits you shouldn't miss!
Benefits of Eating Quail Eggs
Quail eggs have a good therapeutic effect on auxiliary treatment of lung diseases, meningitis, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, incomplete development, and infantile malnutrition.
1. Brain-Boosting
Although the protein and fat content of quail eggs is comparable to chicken eggs, its lecithin and cephalin content is 3-4 times higher than that of chicken eggs. These two substances are essential nutrients for advanced nerve activities. With nutrients like cephalin, which is beneficial for mental work, and lecithin, which is 5-6 times higher than in chicken eggs, as well as lysine, cystine, and methionine, quail eggs can be considered the best supplement for mental workers.
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2. Lowering Cholesterol
Many people discard the yolk because of cholesterol concerns. In fact, the yolk not only contains more cholesterol but is also rich in lecithin, which can emulsify cholesterol and fat into very fine particles that can pass through the blood vessel wall and be directly used by tissues. Therefore, eating egg yolks generally does not increase the concentration of cholesterol in the blood. Foreign research data shows that the cholesterol content of 100 grams of quail eggs is 515 mg, while that of chicken eggs is 585 mg. In terms of cooking methods, whether it's quail eggs or chicken eggs, steaming or boiling is the best way to eat them, with a digestion and absorption rate of almost 100%.
3. Protecting Vision
The riboflavin content of quail eggs is 2.5 times that of chicken eggs. For many office workers and students, staring at a computer for long periods is very harmful to the eyes. At this time, we need to eat quail eggs often to protect our vision.
4. Enhancing Memory
Because the nutrient molecules in quail eggs are smaller, they are more easily absorbed and utilized by the body than chicken eggs. The reason why quail eggs are considered better than brain-tonifying pills is also because their vitamin D content is higher, which is incomparable to other poultry eggs. Researchers at the University of Manchester in the UK tested more than 3,000 men in 8 European cities and found that people with higher levels of vitamin D performed better in tests of brain memory and information processing.
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3 Dietary Therapy Secret Recipes for Quail Eggs
1. Quail Eggs Cooked with Motherwort: Has the effect of regulating menstruation and invigorating blood; suitable for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, etc.
Method: 2-5 quail eggs, 30 grams of motherwort, decoct 0.5-1 kg of water to obtain a concentrated decoction. After the decoction cools, add the quail eggs and cook together. After the eggs are cooked, peel the shells and put them back into the decoction to cook for a moment longer. Eat the eggs and drink the soup. Take it daily or every other day, and it is advisable to take it regularly.
2. Tremella and Quail Egg Soup: Has the effect of nourishing yin, moisturizing, replenishing qi, and strengthening the heart; suitable for dizziness, blurred vision, weakness, frequent illness, insomnia, etc., and also has a health-care effect for healthy people.
Method: 10-15 grams of tremella (washed and soaked), steam for one hour. Cook 10 quail eggs, peel the shells, and cook them with the steamed tremella to make a soup. Add rock sugar to taste and serve.
3. Red Bean and Quail Egg Soup: Has the effect of strengthening the spleen, removing dampness, and promoting urination; can treat diarrhea, dysentery, etc.
Method: 20 grams of red beans, cook until soft, then add quail eggs and cook together. Eat after they are cooked.
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