About Edible Birds Nest - Those Suitable for Consuming Edible Birds Nest

About Edible Birds Nest - Those Suitable for Consuming Edible Birds Nest

It has been recorded in the Ben Cao Gang Mu that Edible Birds Nest penetrates the lungs to promote the movement of qi, penetrates the kidneys to promote the movement of water, penetrates the stomach to nourish the spleen and it nourishes without causing heatiness. It has been regarded as the best food nourishment since ancient times.

Edible Birds Nest is rich in nutrition. It is mild and sweet, neither heaty nor cold, making it a good nourishment product for upkeep of health. It is suitable for use by all age groups: pregnant women, babies, children, youths, both male and female and senior citizens. For those who are beauty conscious and care for their health, smokers, those with weak physique, those recuperating from illness or the aged who are weak, those suffering from external injuries, patients undergoing surgery, students who are tense with their work and the busy working class, consumption of small quantities of Edible Birds Nest over long periods of time will definitely be effective.
The advantages of consuming Edible Birds Nest: It replenishes nutrients in children, helps beautify the skin of women, strengthen the body of men, maintain the health of the elderly, replenishes nutrients in pregnant women in their pre-natal stage so that both mother and child receive natural nutrients, and it is an excellent nutritional supplement for those with weak physique, those suffering from chronic ailments, those who are ill and those who have recuperated.
A nutritionist from Zhejiang has determined that Edible Birds Nest is the most suitable nutritional supplement for patients who have just recuperated. Those who have just undergone surgery would be able to absorb lots of natural essence brought in by the swiftlets.

Pregnant women and fetus

Edible Birds Nest has found an important place in the nutritional supplement menu of pregnant women and many pregnant women consume Edible Birds Nest for replenishing nutrients. There is a belief among pregnant women that the consumption of Edible Birds Nest during pregnancy would result in the birth of a child with fair skin.
A famous Chinese physician and nutritionist, Yang Qi Kang said, “The complexion of the fetus becomes fairer and finer if pregnant women consumes Edible Birds Nest” and there is truth in this. Modern science has discovered that Edible Birds Nest contain unique biologically active protein molecules (known as collagen) which promotes regeneration of cells in the epidermis. Collagen also fortifies the immunity of cells and increase resistance of the human body towards harm caused by X-rays. This protein which has been absorbed by the human body is most abundant in Edible Birds Nest.
Edible Birds Nest possesses excellent replenishment of blood function and its consumption during pregnancy not only removes freckles but it moisturizes the skin of both mother and fetus.
Zhang Yi was of the opinion that hospitals encourage the consumption of Edible Birds Nest by pregnant women. Edible Birds Nest is a type of health product which is very beneficial to pregnant women. The collagen contained in Edible Birds Nest makes the skin of pregnant women fine and elastic.
The dosage of consumption of Edible Birds Nest should be determined by one's need and financial position. Pregnant women may take it on a daily basis or on alternate days. Some may choose to take it 2-3 times weekly, at around 5 grams each time.

Children

Taking Edible Birds Nest promotes development in children.
The development, renewal and normal functioning of brain cells and nerve collagen require nutrients. These nutrients are seldom synthesized by the human body itself and they can only be obtained from nutrition. Proteins are important to brain cells and they make up nearly 35% of the weight of the brains. The rest of the brains consist of fats. Proteins play an important part in the stimulation and inhibition of the brain and nervous system. The amino acids in proteins require 3 hours for renewal, making it necessary to absorb proteins from food regularly. The high quality proteins in Edible Birds Nest contain as much as 57% of proteins suitable for absorption by youths.
Edible Birds Nest is a natural nutritional supplement which is very useful to the growth of children. Many children in Hong Kong and Singapore have been given Edible Birds Nest porridge as breakfast everyday. The frequency of intake should be based on the financial position of individuals and the condition of growth of such children.
• Children with weak physique: A suitable intake of Edible Birds Nest is beneficial in elevating body resistance. Edible Birds Nest not only contains water soluble proteins which are easily absorbed by the human body but it is also rich in amino acids and trace elements beneficial to the human body. These substances are excellent in helping the development of growing children.
• Youths who have just embarked on learning: Children face pressure during examinations and they exhaust a lot of brain power. Edible Birds Nest contains a special “Edible Birds Nest acid” which acts on the brains to improve brain power. Therefore, many families have used Edible Birds Nest as an essential nutritional supplement before their children face examinations.

Those who work late

Chinese medicine regards those who constantly work late to be suffering from “false heatiness”. They suffer from constant digestive problems but they may consume Edible Birds Nest added with fresh lily, tremella and pear for protection of the stomach.
Due to the lack of sleep, our skin will lose nutrients. The replenishment of food containing Vitamin C or collagen during dinner will help the skin to regain elasticity and be more lustrous and Edible Birds Nest is the best choice.

Women during menopause

Profuse sweating is a symptom during menopause and modern medical science is of the opinion that it is due to disorders of the secretory and vegetative nervous functions while Chinese medicine is of the opinion that this is caused by weakness of the Yin and lack of sperm. This condition may be improved by consuming the following combination: Add 6 grams of Edible Birds Nest to 9 grams of tremella and soak them in hot water so that they expand. Clean the contents and double boil with the addition of rock sugar. Take it once in the morning and once before bed for a consecutive 10-15 days.