Quail eggs have been known for their health benefits since ancient Egypt. Studies conducted by Japanese scientists have shown that they have a beneficial effect on the human body. And the publication of articles about the benefits of quail eggs made them world famous. In this article, we will learn more about the health benefits of quail eggs.
Quail eggs are considered a dietary product. They should also be included as often as possible in the children’s diet, when their body needs valuable nutrients more than ever. It is useful to eat them for people who have undergone various operations. In addition, quail eggs are useful for all people with various diseases of the body.

daily dose. Quail eggs have a light shell with dark spots. One egg weighs from 10 to 12 g. Eggs can be consumed fried, boiled, baked and raw. The number of eggs depends on the age of the person. Children from 1 to 3 years old can take 1-2 pcs per day. 3-10 years – 2-3 pcs. 10-18 years old – 4-5 pcs. 18-50 years old – 5-6 pcs. 50-100 years – 4-5 pcs. in a day. Quail eggs should be consumed regularly, otherwise there will be no preventive and therapeutic effect. Positive changes in the body should be expected only after 2 weeks of regular and systematic intake of quail eggs.
There is a widespread belief that quail eggs are most useful in their raw form, but this is true, but it is not always possible to be sure of the health of the bird, and, accordingly, of the egg itself. You can save a maximum of vitamins and minerals if you do not cook it for a long time. With prolonged heat treatment, all valuable substances disappear partially or even completely.

Storage. Quail eggs can be stored for a long time. If the egg is without external damage, then it can be stored for 1 month at a temperature of 18-23C, and at a temperature of 3-7C it can be stored for 2 months. 100 g of quail eggs contains 168 calories, 11 g of protein, 13 g of fat, 0.6 g of carbohydrates.
Benefit. Quail eggs contain vitamins (PP, A, B1, B2,), amino acids, macro and microelements (calcium, copper, cobalt, potassium, phosphorus, iron). The amino acids contained in eggs suppress the reproduction of harmful bacteria and contribute to the normalization of the intestinal microflora. Also amino acids of quail eggs improve the color and elasticity of the skin. Quail eggs have no contraindications, so you can eat them even to small children. They do not cause allergies and allergy sufferers can safely eat them without fear of manifestations of allergic reactions.

Quail eggs are used in the presence of such diseases:
– Gastritis and ulcer;
– Violation of digestion and metabolism;
– Asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia;
– Tuberculosis, anemia, heart disease;
– Diseases of the eyes, gallbladder, pancreas, genitourinary system.

Also, with drops in blood pressure, it is useful to introduce quail eggs into the diet. They are also useful for children, because they contribute to mental development, improve memory and concentration, strengthen the immune and nervous systems. The use of quail eggs is especially useful for children who are retarded in physical or mental development. Pregnant women are advised to consume quail eggs daily, as they prevent the development of fetal pathology. In addition, eggs strengthen bone and dental tissue, which is very important during pregnancy and strengthen the immunity of the expectant mother.
In order to clean the blood vessels from bad cholesterol, quail eggs come to the rescue, which do an excellent job with this task. They also remove radionuclides from the body, so those who undergo chemotherapy or radiation therapy or people who have received radiation should consume quail eggs daily. Quail egg powder is a good remedy for the prevention of rickets and bone fragility.

Application in cosmetology. In addition to the fact that quail eggs are eaten, they can also be used to prepare cosmetic masks for skin and hair. For dry skin, you can make a mask of quail egg yolk and 1 tsp. unrefined vegetable oil, preferably olive. If you don’t have olive oil, you can use any other oil you have at home. This mask should be applied to the face and neck and held for 20-25 minutes. then wash with warm water. Apply a nourishing face cream. For oily skin, a mask made from quail egg protein and a few drops of lemon juice is suitable. Apply the mask on the face, hold for 15 minutes. and wash off with cool water.
You can make a mask for colored hair, brittle, split ends and overdried. To do this, take 3-4 eggs, 100 ml of olive or burdock oil, 2 tbsp. liquid honey. All ingredients must be beaten with a mixer and applied along the entire length of the hair. Next, wear a special cap and wrap with a towel. The hair mask should be kept for 1 hour, then rinse with warm water using shampoo. The mask can be done 1 time in 2 weeks.

Cooking. Quail eggs can be used to make homemade mayonnaise, to decorate dishes, or simply used as an ingredient in various dishes. Quail eggs can completely replace chicken eggs, which are used in the recipe.
Quail Egg Warnings. Many people think that quail eggs are not infected with salmonella, but this is a myth. These eggs, like others, can be contaminated with salmonella. Therefore, you need to be careful with their use. You also need to be careful for people whose body does not absorb animal protein. It should be remembered that an excessive number of eggs can lead to an upset gastrointestinal tract, so it is better not to exceed the allowable daily number of quail eggs.
From the foregoing, it should be concluded that quail eggs are indeed very beneficial for human health. Therefore, if it is not possible to use them daily, then at least several times a week they should be included in the diet.