As the global population hurtles toward 8 billion, experts foresee a major agricultural crisis. How can we sustainably feed a planet where resources are already scarce? Many believe the answer lies in entomophagy — the incorporation of insects into one’s diet.
Before you shake your head in disgust, consider this: Insects need significantly less feed and water than typical farm animals (e.g., cows, chickens and pigs) and contain comparable levels of protein, vitamins and amino acids. Also, there are a ton of insects, many orders of magnitude more than farm animals. Whether or not you relish the idea of chomping down on a grasshopper, the math involved is undeniable.
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