Quail Eggs: How Much Do You Know about these Wonder Eggs?

Late last year, on a visit to my parent’s home, I saw my dad carrying some funny looking objects in a container and I asked him what they were. He told me they were quail eggs. I probed further, asking what he wanted to do with them. He said they were meant to be eaten. I asked him why. He replied by saying quail eggs have medicinal properties, so they are good for one’s health. That was the first time I was seeing quail eggs or even hearing about their health benefits.

After that episode, I forgot about quail eggs and their acclaimed health benefits. But since early this year, my attention has shifted to quail eggs. This is due to a number of factors. First, a very dear person had a challenge with her health and she was asked to eat quail eggs. This dear person has been talking highly about the benefits of the eggs. Second, my landlady has just started the business of rearing quails and selling quail eggs. My boss is also about starting the business. In fact, it seems people are just waking up to this business in this part of the world.

Why is quail business now receiving huge attention? Why are quail eggs being sold at higher prices than chicken eggs (at least in Nigeria)? What is so special about quails or their eggs? Are these eggs really the wonder eggs they are called? I carried out an online search on quail eggs and the following are some of the things I came up with.

Quail eggs are… a very valuable source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12 and vitamin D, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, phosphorus and other essential micro-nutrients, minerals and amino acids, which is why they are recommended for regular consumption. To eat quail eggs as part of a healthy diet it is recommended to consume them raw. Obviously no one is suggesting that quail eggs are any kind of a wonder-medicine and will cure serious illnesses like cancer or similar, but their positive effect on human body has been proven.

Quail eggs are considered to be one of the best known natural treatment products. Chinese medical practitioners have been using quail eggs as a treatment for hundreds of years with brilliant results. As quail eggs are slowly becoming an easy to get product on the market more and more people are beginning to show interest in their use as an active natural medicine instead of the chemical products with so many side effects.

As an alkaline forming product, quail eggs have been prescribed as a dietary remedy against tract disorders such as gastritis and ulcers. Along with its enriched source of antioxidants, magnesium, Vitamin B6 and potassium, the quail egg can remove stones formed in the kidneys, liver and gall bladder. They also have the nutrients and properties to help give you the needed energy, resistance from illness, and faster recovery following surgery or from chemotherapy effects and other cancer treatments. Finally, as a low carb, low calorie food, quail eggs are ideal as a non-invasive approach to heart conditions and diabetes treatment. Finally, as a 100% natural source of iron, Vitamin A & B12, quail eggs can greatly benefit those suffering from anemia. 

It is no wonder that quail eggs are a common staple in Asian diets. As an enriched source of cholineand omega-3 fatty acids, nutritionists recognize the benefits of quail eggs in promoting good memory, enhancing brain activity and regulating the nervous system. Body builders recognize the advantages of quail eggs over chicken eggs as a high protein food without... carbohydrates. Now add its phosphorus and Vitamin B, D & E for testosterone, and men have a 100% natural aphrodisiac that does not compromise weight maintenance.

Another important quail egg fact is that quail eggs have not been shown to cause allergies or diathesis. They can actually help to fight allergy symptoms due to the ovomucoid protein they contain.

Having read the foregoing, hope you are now fascinated by these wonder eggs. All I have tried to do is to tickle your fancy so that you can go ahead and find out more about quail eggs and their benefits. Ciao!