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, @11:00PM (1 child)
As a fellow obligate carnivore, I think we should support these misguided millennial ecotards. The more of them that eat bugs, the less demand there is for rib steaks. Economics says this results in lower priced rib steaks. So win-win... we get cheaper real food, and the ecotards get to feel virtuous while they eat centipedes.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Friday May 17 2019, @04:29AM
You make a damned compelling argument.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.