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The sunset is like fire, and the square of the community is lively. Granny Li was holding a small cardboard box in her hand and beckoning mysteriously to the people around her. Everyone gathered curiously, only to see a row of small and delicate quail eggs neatly stacked in the cardboard box.
"Look, this is the 'Pill of Immorality'!" Granny Li blinked and said mysteriously. Everyone looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh. A middle-aged woman couldn't help but ask, "Granny Li, where did you hear this home remedies?" "
Granny Li said unhurriedly: "Don't worry, and listen to me." She slowly recounts her adventures: two months ago, she met a gray-haired old Chinese medicine doctor in the park.
The old Chinese medicine doctor saw that she had a sallow complexion and an unsteady breath, so he recommended her a dietary prescription for quail eggs. At first, Granny Li was skeptical, but then she tried it for a while with the mentality of giving it a try, but she didn't expect the effect to be surprisingly good.
After listening to Granny Li's story, everyone became interested. Someone asked, "Are quail eggs really that magical?" Granny Li smiled mysteriously and said, "Do you know that quail eggs are a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine!" "
This sentence caused everyone's surprise. Xiao Zhang, a young nurse, interjected: "I work in a hospital, and I have never heard of quail eggs being used for medicinal purposes. Granny Li, can you elaborate? "
Granny Li nodded and began to speak. It turned out that quail eggs were recorded in the "Compendium of Materia Medica" and were listed as "medicinal and edible ingredients". It has a sweet and flat taste, enters the liver meridian and kidney meridian, and has the effect of nourishing yin and nourishing the kidney, brightening the eyes and intellectual.
Hearing this, Brother Wang, a retired athlete in the crowd, interjected: "I heard that quail eggs can also supplement nutrition and enhance physical fitness. In the past, when we were training, the coach used to make us eat quail eggs. "
Granny Li nodded in agreement: "That's right! Quail eggs are small, but they are highly nutritious. It is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, especially trace elements such as iron, zinc, and selenium, which are higher than those of eggs. "
A pregnant woman listened and couldn't help asking, "Can a pregnant woman eat quail eggs?" "
Granny Li replied with a smile: "Of course." Quail eggs are rich in folic acid, which is very helpful for the development of the fetus's nervous system. However, any food should be consumed in moderation, especially when pregnant women. "
At this time, a middle-aged man asked: "I heard that quail eggs have a weight loss effect, is it true?" "
Granny Lee explains, "Quail eggs do help with weight control. It's lower in calories than eggs and high in protein, providing satiety while helping to maintain muscle mass. "
A teacher nodded again and again: "No wonder the ancients said, 'If you don't see each other for a day, you will be able to see and understand every other autumn'. "
Granny Li smiled: "Yes, quail eggs are rich in vitamin A and lutein, which are very good for eye health. Especially for people who use their eyes for a long time, they should eat more quail eggs. "
Someone in the crowd asked, "Granny Li, can you teach us how to eat quail eggs to be the most nutritious?" "
Granny Li said slowly: "There are many ways to eat quail eggs, which can be boiled, fried, stewed, or even eaten raw. My personal favorite, though, is to put the quail eggs in a casserole, add goji berries, red dates, and some maple buckets, and simmer over low heat. This not only preserves the nutrients, but also makes the most of the ingredients. "
When a chef heard this, his eyes lit up: "I have a new idea, I can make quail eggs in the shape of tea eggs, and soak them in the soup made of Chinese medicinal herbs, which is both delicious and healthy." "
Granny Li praised again and again: "Good idea! Quail eggs have a strong ability to absorb flavor, and soaking them in Chinese herbal soup can indeed take their nutritional value to the next level. "
As the discussion deepened, everyone's interest in quail eggs grew. Someone asked how to preserve quail eggs, and Granny Li patiently explained: "Quail eggs are best stored in the refrigerator and can be kept fresh for two to three weeks. If it is already cooked, it is recommended to consume it within three days. "
A young food blogger had the idea, "Why don't we organize a quail egg food festival?" Sharing your unique approach together is a great way to strengthen your neighborhoods and learn from each other. "
The proposal was met with an immediate and enthusiastic response. Granny Li looked at the happy scene in front of her with satisfaction, and secretly sighed in her heart: a small quail egg not only nourishes the body, but also shortens the distance between people.
As night fell, the crowd in the square gradually dispersed, and everyone's faces were filled with joy and anticipation. Granny Li looked at the sunset in the distance, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She knows that this ordinary night, because of a small quail egg, planted a healthy seed in everyone's life.
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