It follows therefore that quail egg consumption can be a very
rewarding experience. However, care must be taken to ensure that any quail egg
therapy is properly administered. Otherwise, it may be an unfulfilling exercise.
There are a few things to consider.
That the very heart and soul of the quail egg therapy is that the eggs are
fertilized because, interestingly, fertilized eggs are lower in cholesterol
than unfertilized eggs. Of course, the eggs must be taken raw, straight. It is not necessary to
beat them before use.
That equally important is the need for the eggs to be consumed fresh. In other words, to be taken within
their shelf life span which period is less than 2 weeks (particularly in hot
places like Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria). In properly refrigerated
conditions, NOT FREEZER CONDITIONS, eggs can retain their freshness for up to 7
weeks.
It is good to endeavour to know the production profile of
one’s original source of eggs. That is, whether the eggs are fertilized or not.
This is a rather difficult task, but with due diligence it is possible. If your
aim for taking quail eggs really matters then you should spare no effort to ensure
that you obtain your supply from a farm that produces fertilized eggs.
Testing for freshness is far less tasking. Simply place the
egg into a bowl of water. If it sinks to the bottom, it is a fresh egg. If it
floats, it is not fresh. This is so because the egg by nature has an air cell
within the shell. Now, as the egg grows older, the size of the air cell
increases making it less dense. It is this quality that makes it float which in
turn is proof of its decreased quality.
A good stocking strategy is to buy eggs in modest batches, so
as not to exceed their shelf life, whether or not they will be refrigerated. It
is also good to check the eggs well when buying. All cracked or deformed eggs
must be removed from the stock before consumption and or storage.
The possibility of encountering the salmonella disease in
quails is said to be very low. This is so because the egg has a very strong
outer membrane and very small eggshell pores. These factors prevent the
penetration of bacteria. The bird itself has a high body temperature, 108⁰F or
42⁰C, making it quite resistant to infectious diseases. What is more, the bird also possesses high contents of lysozyme (an enzyme which kills bacteria). All said, no harm will be
done if the eggs are washed before use; just to be sure.
When
I started quail farming about 5 years ago, I underwent a test therapy of quail
eggs. My conclusion is that it is indeed a wonder egg. The good news is that the
story has been the same with my customers, over the years:
o Improved appetite, a
good condition for people convalescing
o Great benefits to
those suffering from anemia
o Improved immune
system and relief from inflammatory diseases
o Good treatment for
diabetes, arthritis and control of high blood pressure
o General good
health and brain development to children
(higher IQ)
o Improved libido for
men
o Improved eye, skin
and hair conditions
o Cure for the porous
bone disease (Osteoporosis) by simply using quail eggshell powder (disease leads to an increased risk of
fracture; most common in postmenopausal women)
If
you are thinking of undergoing the quail egg therapy, you may like to consider
the above hints. I can only add that the beneficial effects of quail eggs are
legion and proven.
Good
luck.
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