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Consuming insects is already an everyday practice for two billion people worldwide, largely in the global east and south. Rearing them uses less land, energy, water and produces fewer greenhouse gases than traditional meats like chicken and beef, and more of their body is digestible (80-100 percent, compared to only 40 percent for beef).
They are also better for us: they are rich in protein, fat, and energy and can be a significant source of vitamins and minerals. But the Western world has still not embraced this wonder food.
Researchers think they know why: the 'disgust' factor. Insects are gross. The more interesting question is: given the enormous benefits, how can we convince people to get over the grossness?
The article argues that eating sushi and lobster was once considered disgusting, too.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday May 16 2019, @11:46AM (2 children)
Eating bugs solves the knife issue though. Once everyone is subsisting on insects there will be no excuse for anyone to own a knife... then we can finally ban the godawful things.
(Score: 2) by meustrus on Thursday May 16 2019, @09:50PM (1 child)
Because nobody needs to chop onions, tomatoes, potatoes, celery, carrots, turnips, or any other vegetable before cooking?
If there isn't at least one reference or primary source, it's not +1 Informative. Maybe the underused +1 Interesting?
(Score: 1) by khallow on Friday May 17 2019, @12:01AM
Indeed. You can buy those things precut. There's no excuse to own a knife.