At the onset of Zoe’s (ARMY Daughter) dengue infection, I asked friends and family for suggestions on supplemental and supportive food. Tawatawa, papaya leaves, and quail eggs were the top three recommendations, along with stern reminders to hydrate well and get ample rest.
As a child, Zoe loved quail eggs. So imagine my surprise when she suddenly disliked eating them! She was even frustrated at having to endure this nutrient-packed food. I had to explain it to her simply: quail eggs are rich in protein and provide nutrients that support the body. They won’t increase her platelet count or cure dengue, but they can help provide nourishment and support her strength as her body fights the infection.
I checked online and quail eggs provide:
Protein, which supports tissue maintenance and repair. Vitamin B12, which contributes to normal blood cell formation. Iron, which supports healthy red blood cell production. Other micronutrients that contribute to general nutrition.Of course, these nutrients support overall health; quail eggs are not a treatment for dengue or a way to increase platelet counts.
As Zoe watched me shell four quail eggs in her room in the ICU a few days back, she said, “Jin had to shell quail eggs as one of his missions in an episode of Run BTS.”
And there she was, watching me do the very same thing. Suddenly, the little eggs had a Bangtan connection. But seriously, there's something lovely about this little moment. In the middle of hospital routines, antibiotics, blood tests, and medical updates, a BTS memory gave Zoe and I something fun and familiar to smile about.
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