Why divorce should be easy!

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Couples come together for a common purpose. They bear children and start parenting them. But at times, they may grow apart and not want to remain a couple. They may want to separate. But society and law often prevents this separation. Because they feel that children might get affected due to the separation. Hence, law has made divorce difficult and asks couples the reason for the separation. They need to show some fault in the partner in order to get legal separation. But this only opens another Pandora's box in which false accusations and blame game begins. This is unhealthy and stressful not only for the couple but also for their children. Divorce of their parents does affect children. It can lead to stress and academic struggles in them. They might suffer severe mental stress and demonstrate behaviour changes in them. They may have anxiety, depression, feeling of guilt and shame and sadness. This may affect them in school and their social circle. They could become an object of r...
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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 value

Selenium=5% of daily value


Hence despite their small size, they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. All these are required for healthy living. Quail eggs also are rich in anti-oxidants. Hence they aid cell damage repair. They are also good for relief of allergy symptoms. A study was carried out in 77 allergic individuals over 7 days. Running nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion improved significantly after 1 hour of intake of quail egg and zinc. But it is not certain in this study whether zinc alone, quail egg alone, or both caused the improvement. 

Animal study in mouse showed improvement in eosinophilic esophagitis with quail eggs intake. But certainly more research is required in this direction. 

Precautions

Though nutritious, quail eggs are unpasteurized. Hence they might carry harmful bacteria within them. This is especially for pregnant women and those with immune system problem. The egg yolk should be cooked properly and solid before consumption. 

Also read https://healthfitnessnwellnessblog.blogspot.com/2021/11/MM3122-novel-drug-covid.html

People allergic to hen eggs may also have allergy to quail eggs. Hence they should be careful and test it before heartily taking it. Besides, people not allergic to hen eggs may still have quail egg allergy. 


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