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Unhealthy Indian society and it's implications

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 Health of Society is equally important as that of an individual. But outdated cultures and negative mindsets of people can affect the society's health and cause it to deteriorate. Take for instance, the love and worship of a male child in Indian society worldwide. This has not changed over the years despite laws being laid for gender equality under British colonial rule as well as self-rule.  Love and worship of male children In the regressive Indian culture, male child is valued while female children and women are just taken as a symbol of sex and reproduction. Despite women of today pursuing higher education and taking up important roles in the society and workforce, nothing substantial has changed for them at the home front.  Read here: How human milk banks in India are exploiting women in the name of nobility? Besides, such independent women in India are a minimum and cannot put forth their points assertively. And at home, they still continue to follow culture laid g...

Quail and quail eggs: their nutritive value, benefits, and comparison with hen eggs

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 Quail eggs are gaining popularity. In size, they are tiny but are nutrition-packed. Let us go into more details of this cute alternative to hen eggs.  Quail Quail is a middle-sized bird. It is a collective term used for birds of medium size. They are grown for their eggs and also for eating.  Quail eggs The eggs of quail are smaller than hen eggs. Roughly, they are 1/3rd the size of hen eggs. Hence, around 3 or 4 quail eggs would equate to one hen egg. But their taste is similar to hen eggs. They are cream-colored on the outside with brown blotches. They have deep yellow-colored yolk which is also larger in size. If we look at quail eggs nutrition-wise, it is as follows: Weight=9 gms Calories=14 Protein=1 gm Fat=1 gm Carbohydrates=0 gms Fiber=Nil Vitamin A=2% of daily value Vitamin B12= 6% of daily value Riboflavin=6% of daily value Folic acid=2% of daily value Pantothenic acid=3% of daily value Choline=4% of daily value Iron=2% of daily value Phosphorous=2% of daily val...