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Bird's nest has been regarded as the most precious natural nourishment and health product and it has been considered as a precious item by aristocrats of the royal household in the Tang Dynasty in China . It was not until the Ming Dynasty that it became a treasure used as tributes by minor South East Asian countries, thus its name “Gong Yan (Tribute Bird's Nest) or “Guan Yan (Official Bird's Nest). Today, the production rate of bird's nest has become more stable and it has become a common commodity with nutritional values recommended by both Chinese physicians and Western doctors.

Chinese medicine: From the Chinese medicine point of view, bird's nest principally fortifies the lungs, stomach and kidneys. In addition, its mild and sweet taste which is not heaty or cold, benefits the fortification of qi, nourishes the lungs, beautifies skin, tranquillizes and promotes sleep, nourishes the spleen, upgrades appetite, dissolves phlegm and stops coughs.

It has been recorded in the “Ben Cao Gang Mu” that bird's nest is an excellent medicine for nourishing the lungs, dissolving phlegm, stopping cough, replenishing nourishment, clearing the body and regulating physical weakness”. “Its ability to penetrate the lungs promotes the movement of qi and penetration of the kidneys promotes movement of water, while tranquillizing the stomach making it the most ideal food. The consumption of bird's nest stewed with rock sugar is effective in the regulation of physical weakness, cough and phlegm containing strands of blood. However, this is only suitable for those in the initial stage of such problems. If body heat is in excess and the flow of blood has reversed, this method may not be useful anymore.”

Western medicine: From the nutritional point of view based on Western medicine, bird's nest is rich in proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, phosphorous, iron, calcium and potassium which are able to strengthen resistance of the human body. Proteins effectively promote the growth, renewal and repair of cells while helping muscles to contract, aid in the transportation of nutrients and also oxidation. Proteins are made of more than 20 types of amino acids in which 18 of them are found in bird's nest. Out of these, 7 are essential amino acids. As bird's nest contain many different types of essential amino acids, and are rich in them, it has been nicknamed an excellent perfect protein.

Proteins found in bird's nest consist of Glycoprotein and Epidermal Growth Factors.

Epidermal Growth Factors stimulates the growth of skin and they are able to stimulate cell fission, promote regenerative power of body tissues, accelerate body metabolism, promote healing of wounds and also strengthen oxygen affinity in cells and resist aging. This will fortify the immunity of the body and increase resistance of the body towards damage caused by X-rays and other radiation, making it the best health and beauty product for modern living.

Bird's nest contains several organic nutrients including high water-soluble glycoprotein and amino acid. It is an excellent restorative food that is beneficial for any age or gender. However, the consumer should remain aware that improper cleaning by ignorant bird's nest cleaning plants can significantly reduce the nutrient concentration.

The following is a list of bird's nest benefits documented by TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Practitioners:

1. Enhances the rebirth of cells and tissues (Epidermal growth factor).

2. Enhances the body's immune system through promotion of cell division

3. Strengthens the body's self-regulating actions and resistance to disease

4. Improving heart functions and to reducing blood pressure

5. Assists in the prevention of cancer through rich antioxidants.

6. Aides in the regeneration and growth of cells.

7. Aides in the treatment of cancer patients

8. Regulates blood supply all around the body.

9. Improves the skin complexion

10. Reducing fatigue

Bird's Nest Benefits For Expecting Mothers

Regarded as the perfect tonic for expectant mothers and their soon to be babies, consumption of bird's nest can provide the body with several rich nutrients and benefits. Regular consumption during pregnancy can strengthen the body of the woman and the foetus. In addition, women consuming pure bird's nest post birth will recover far quicker compared with women who do not. This fast recovery is attributed to the Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which is active in the nutrients of the bird's nest.

Note: It is important to purchase bird's nest from a reliable and trustworthy bird's nest supplier, especially when the bird's nest is intended for consumption by a pregnant woman. If a pregnant woman consumes bird's nest containing impurities or inadequate nutrient levels, her baby may appear fair and adorable, but could experience a weak immune system and become prone to illness.

Bird's Nest Benefits For Men & Women

Women who regularly consume bird's nest often find themselves having fairer and more radiant looking skin. This is because bird's nest is rich in collagen, protein and vitamins. These three ingredients can help rejuvenate the complexion, smoothen the skin, maintain youthfulness and prevent wrinkles. This helps both men and women to look younger and more attractive. For this reason, bird's nest is fast becoming an essential part of a woman's beauty regime. An increasing amount of products are being made from birds' nests, although long term consumption of pure bird's nest will always yield the most effective results.

In addition, both men and women can benefit from improved organ performance. Bird's nest improves heart and kidney function and strengthens the lungs.

Bird's Nest Benefits For Children

Bird's nest strengthens the immune system, which is extremely important for children. Due to its high nutrient content, bird's nest helps prevent common colds, flu and more serious illnesses. Bird's nest also reduces fatigue, this is very important for children who are preparing for examinations. The consumption of bird's nest over a long period of time will positively condition your child's body as they grow older.

Bird's Nest Benefits For Elderly

Bird's nest helps the elderly to maintain their general health and well being. Bird's nest has been cited as a key tool in the prevention of cancer. Bird's nest strengthens the lungs and kidneys, improves the quality of the spleen, clears phlegm and enhances the appetite

燕窝的营养价值

1、燕窝主要含有水溶性蛋白质、碳水化合物和钙、磷、铁、钠、钾等微量元素。及对促进人体活力起重要作用的氨基酸(赖氨酸、胱氨酸和精氨酸)。

2、燕窝含有独特的蛋白质成分和大量生物活性分子;含有赖氨酸、胱氨酸和精氨酸。

3、燕窝含促进细胞分裂的激素和表皮生长因子

燕窝的功效与作用

1、燕窝味甘、性平，入肺、脾、肾经;可养阴润燥、益气补中;清虚热，治虚损，并且对咯血吐血、久咳痰喘，阴虚发热等导致津液脱失的病症有良好效果。

2、燕窝所含的能促进细胞分裂的激素和表皮生长因子，可促进细胞再生，增强免疫能力，增加身体对X光及其他放射线损害的抵御能力。

3、燕窝独特的蛋白质成分和大量生物活性分子有助人体组织生长发育，病后复原，可以养阴，润燥、养颜、延缓衰老。

燕窝的适用人群

1. 男女老幼皆宜。老人、体质虚弱者、产后或哺乳期妇女及爱美女士更宜。

2. 儿童慎食;肺胃虚寒、湿停痰滞及有丧邪者忌用。

燕窝的贵贱与好坏

燕窝的贵贱与好坏之分在于六大指标：产地、发头、完整程度、清洁品质、口感、含水率。

一、产地：

印尼燕窝占全球燕窝总产量的80%，马来西亚13%，泰国5%，越南2%,我国产燕窝之地有三：广东肇庆市怀集县燕岩、云南红河州建水县燕子洞、海南大洲岛（已封岛保护）。由于靠近北回归线，采燕窝有很强的季节性，产量稀少，总量不及全球燕窝产量万分之一。

二、发头：

“发头”按重量计算，燕窝在浸透后，在重量上与干身时的差异，倍数越大，即“发头”越好，一般优质燕窝有6至8倍的“发头”（如果在常温常湿下，自然干燥，燕窝的“发头”在12倍以上，发头达到12倍以上，才是极品燕窝）。

三、完整程度：

采摘下的燕窝除毛清洁外，既要保持燕窝清洁、又要保持燕窝的完整程度，这也是需要有一定工艺技术的。优质特等燕盏只挑选头生燕盏，完整饱满，纹理密实，色泽晶莹，是优质生活艺术的极致享受。

四、清洁品质：

如果没有仔细清洁过的燕窝，无论燕盏、燕条、燕网、燕角、燕碎等等都是有燕毛的，可能还有蛋壳、甲虫等杂质。因此，天然清洁的燕窝，也是好燕窝的指标之一。

五、口感：

优质燕窝口感细腻爽滑，炖燕窝的水如有粘性，则往往是涂过胶或加过增稠剂。另外，不同等级品种的燕窝有不同的口感：特等燕盏Q滑柔顺、极致享受；燕网是燕窝中间“安燕”部份，是支撑蛋只及小燕的纤细网状物，口感细腻润滑，较容易消化吸收。燕角是金丝燕用来固定燕窝两端部份，是燕窝的“承重梁”，浓厚爽口有嚼头，所需炖煮时间也较长，是燕窝营养的集中部份。

六、含水率：

市场有很多含水率很高的燕窝，这种燕窝价格极其便宜，鱼龙混杂，真燕窝的含水率最高也可达40-60%，即使放入木盒或防潮箱内储存仍会变质；而优质燕窝即使不放在木盒内储存也是不会产生霉变的。

冰糖燕窝的做法：

原料：燕窝250克、樱桃25克。

1、将水发的燕窝放在小盆里，干燕窝放清水中浸泡三、四小时后去毛，除去杂质后，用沸水稍泡，捞出放入凉水中浸之四小时。

2、最后经沸水锅氽一下，捞起即成，用温水冲泡后，滗去原汁，再用温开水冲泡，滗去原汁。甜樱桃切片。

3、将冰糖加清水500克入锅，微火煮至糖化汁粘时，用纱布滤去杂质，然后将净糖汁150克，冲入燕窝的小盆里。

4、滗去糖汁，再将剩余的净糖汁冲入燕窝，上笼屉用旺火蒸五分钟取出，撒上樱桃片即成。

孕妇在怀孕开始食用燕窝

1. 事实证明，孕妇在怀孕前两三个月开始食用燕窝直到生产，不仅能使母亲

身体强健，而且能使未来的新生婴儿更强壮、更白皙、更漂亮、更不易生病。产后的妇女，要缓解哺育孩子的劳累，要恢复生产前窈窕的身姿，燕窝更是最佳的天然滋补食品。其性温味平，对孕妇和产后妇女而言，补而不腻，更容易吸收。

2. 能提供和补充孕产期所需营养物质：

　　孕妇在怀孕初期由于呕吐等原因一般进食都很少，相对来说营养物质的摄入吸收就会受到很大的影响。而燕窝每天只需食用一小盅，其所能补充的营养就能几乎能等同于孕妇平常1日3餐所摄入的营养。

孕期体重增加，又不宜使用化妆品，因此很多孕妈妈希望通过服用燕窝，起到一定的滋补养颜作用。燕窝作为一种保健品，对孕妇的确有不少好处。燕窝中含有的胶原蛋白能使孕妇肤质更加细腻，富有弹性。