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Panich52

(5,829 posts) Fri Jun 12, 2015, 01:09 PM Jun 2015

Seven reasons to eat insects

Seven reasons to eat insects

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Eating bugs may not seem appetizing, but according to experts, insects are a sustainable alternative protein source with nutritional benefits that can't be ignored.

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Seven reasons to eat insects (Original Post) Panich52 Jun 2015 OP

Because they're already in most of the processed food you eat anyway. nichomachus Jun 2015 #1

I was just looking at these Gregorian Jun 2015 #2

Is it more ethical to kill a cricket than a cow? merrily Jun 2015 #7

I think killing is one thing, but stockyards another. Gregorian Jun 2015 #8

Interesting points. merrily Jun 2015 #9

that can't be ignored. AlbertCat Jun 2015 #3

Fried grasshopper is pretty tasty Warpy Jun 2015 #4

careful with superworms though, they bite back MisterP Jun 2015 #5

Bluebirds do well eating them. nt ladjf Jun 2015 #6

I've had fried magots... Javaman Jun 2015 #10

nichomachus

(12,754 posts)

1. Because they're already in most of the processed food you eat anyway.

Reply to Panich52 (Original post)

Fri Jun 12, 2015, 01:32 PM

Jun 2015

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)

2. I was just looking at these

Reply to Panich52 (Original post)

Fri Jun 12, 2015, 01:39 PM

Jun 2015

http://www.yeswellness.com/chapul-cricket-protein-bars.html

When you chalk up environmental and nutritional values, it doesn't make sense to keep killing animals. The only problem is our mindset. Cricket powder might be fantastic tasting too. I didn't buy them by the way. But it's something I'm working on.

merrily

(45,251 posts)

7. Is it more ethical to kill a cricket than a cow?

Reply to Gregorian (Reply #2)

Fri Jun 12, 2015, 02:58 PM

Jun 2015

I don't know. I'm not a vegan.

Our eating insects is not going to stop the killing of animals. The rich will still have their pate and filet. It's only the hoi polloi that need to get used to "the new normal."

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)

8. I think killing is one thing, but stockyards another.

Reply to merrily (Reply #7)

Fri Jun 12, 2015, 05:07 PM

Jun 2015

Hell, I eat six pounds of meat a week. I tried vegan, and it sucked. How do you get 150 grams of protein a day? Thus the crickets. They're like a superfood.

I did my share for the planet by not having children, so I get to eat meat and not feel like a total pig. But I only eat what has had a relatively good life. Pork is out. Elk is good.

merrily

(45,251 posts)

9. Interesting points.

Reply to Gregorian (Reply #8)

Sat Jun 13, 2015, 12:31 AM

Jun 2015

AlbertCat

(17,505 posts)

3. that can't be ignored.

Reply to Panich52 (Original post)

Fri Jun 12, 2015, 01:59 PM

Jun 2015

I agree....

Insects on my food can't be ignored....because I am not eating them.

Warpy

(111,480 posts)

4. Fried grasshopper is pretty tasty

Reply to Panich52 (Original post)

Fri Jun 12, 2015, 02:29 PM

Jun 2015

Just make sure you remove the legs and wings before you cook it, chitin is unpleasant when it sticks in your throat.

I can see them becoming a seasonal delicacy down the line.