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posted by martyb on Thursday May 16 2019, @04:53AM   Printer-friendly
from the how-abot-a-nice-pupae-puree? dept.

Phys.org:

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.


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  • (Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Friday May 17 2019, @04:37AM (4 children)

    I catch fish with them. Fish are fun to catch and provide far more nutrients per worm than worms of any kind do. Unless you suck at fishing.

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  • (Score: 2) by Gaaark on Friday May 17 2019, @05:00PM (3 children)

    by Gaaark (41) on Friday May 17 2019, @05:00PM (#844772) Journal

    I love fresh caught fish.
    Used to catch perch when I was a kid and eat them for breakfast.

    Mouth orgasm.

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