Should We Be Eating Bugs
They’re Also Healthy. in Fact, Scientists Say Entomophagy Could Be a Cost-Effective Solution for Developing Countries That Are Food Insecure. Insects Can...
They’re also healthy. In fact, scientists say entomophagy could be a cost-effective solution for developing countries that are food insecure. Insects can contain up to 80% protein, the body’s vital building blocks, and are also high in energy-rich fat, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamins and minerals.
Why eating bugs is the future?
Entomophagy or eating insects is gradually gaining traction as insects are a sustainable source of protein and micronutrients. In comparison with livestock, insects have minimal resource requirements in terms of feed, land resources, and water.
Why do some cultures eat bugs?
Many cultures embrace the eating of insects. Edible insects have long been used by ethnic groups in Asia, Africa, Mexico and South America as cheap and sustainable sources of protein. Up to 2,086 species are eaten by 3,071 ethnic groups in 130 countries.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
