3 Top Breakfasts for Family

After the dinner, there's no meal get into our stomach until breakfast time. Skipping breakfast due to the tight schedule is not even an option, because breakfast is very important to replace the supply of glucose and other essential nutrients to keep the energy up for the whole day.

Please note that, all recipes can be prepared in advance (particularly the Bird Nest Soup), and then stocked in the fridge to serve directly anytime, including for breakfast time.

1. For men

Benefits:
Improves kidney and lungs functions, not inclined to get weak.
Ingredients:
- 5 gram of Bird Nest Soup
- 45 gram of rock sugar
- 26 gram of dried bean curd
- 380 ml of water
Instruction:
Soak the dried Bird Nest Soup for approximately 2 hours then drain excess water from the Bird Nest Soup. Place it into the pot and cook for 1 hour.
Add in dried bean curd, rock sugar and water. Serve hot or cold.

3 Top Breakfasts for Family

2. For expecting mother and infants

Benefits:
Consumption regularly during pregnancy will increase the nutrients, health and immune system of the fetus, and mothers will recover easily after delivery.
Ingredients:
- 5 gram of Bird Nest Soup
- 50 gram of rock sugar
- 35 ml of coconut milk
- 50 ml of evaporated milk
- 310 ml of water
Instruction:
Soak the dried Bird Nest Soup for approximately 2 hours then drain excess water from the Bird Nest Soup. Place it into the pot and cook for 1 hour.
Add in coconut milk, evaporated milk, rock sugar and water. Serve hot or cold.

3. For children

Benefits:
Enhances immunity, less susceptible to catch cold and flu.
Ingredients:
- 5 gram of Bird Nest Soup
- 50 gram of rock sugar
- 400 ml of water
- Honey (as desired amount)
Instruction:
Soak the dried Bird Nest Soup for approximately 2 hours then drain excess water from the Bird Nest Soup. Place it into the pot and cook for 1 hour.
Add in honey for desired taste, with rock sugar and water. Serve hot or cold

7 interesting facts you should know about Bird Nest Soup

According to scientific analysis, on the average, 70% of the nests contain forms of glycoprotein. Moreover, numerous health benefits have been documented in the Classics of Chinese Medicine.

Apart from these, there are other interesting facts and beliefs about Bird Nest Soup. Let’s take a look at them here -

1. Since it is quite popular as a tonic with numerous health benefits, it is best to consume Bird Nest Soup on an empty stomach. To allow the body to absorb its nutrients, it is advised to consume it before meals.
2. It is believed that the red color of Bird Nest Soup comes from the swiftlet’s blood. However, it’s not. The red color is the result of either oxidation or minerals absorbed from the environment.
3. Since Bird Nest Soup has high glycoprotein, men may use Bird Nest Soup for overall growth and a neutral energetic property, which help boost a weak immune system.
4. As a popular belief, Bird Nest Soup is used as a beauty food to maintain youthfulness and enhance the complexion. To aid the belief, studies have shown that its constituents is rich in epidermal growth factor (EGF) which is responsible for skin and tissue repair.

5. Another good thing about Bird Nest Soup is that it is believed to speed up recovery when consumed in moderation due to its unique predigested form of proteins and nutrients that helps in the recovery from chronic health issues. It is known to be a great medicine in relieving respiratory ailments such as asthma or chronic coughs.
6. When it comes to elders, they use Bird Nest Soup to maintain healthy living and improve their health conditions, typically to clear Phlegm, ease chronic dry coughs and relieve fatigue. Additionally, it can be used to stimulate the appetite, improve digestion and stimulate bowel movement.
7. Another key fact about Bird Nest Soup is that it is a good supplement for growing children as it contains proteins, amino acids and minerals for desired nutrition & wellness that are quite essential for development in young age.k

How to choose the best quality Bird Nest Soup?

As a general guide, you choose Bird Nest Soup according to these qualities

1. Boat shaped or cup-shaped, with smaller edge size
2. Firm texture with thicker strands, Natural ivory white colour (Not too white)
3. Clean, with minimal amount of feathers
4. By Countries or cave/house types