Spiders, ants, locusts so much easier on the environment than cattle
(NEWSER) - It sounds creepy, but one of the best ways to save the world could be turning to creepy crawlies. Western gourmands generally find dining on bugs unpalatable, but for some 2.5 billion people in the world, especially in tropical regions, spiders and insects have long been part of the diet—and are far easier on the environment than protein bags like cattle that require clear-cut grazing lands, concentrated feed, and septic systems. The protein content of bugs is "is comparable to that of conventional meat," according to the United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization, which points out that the critters are rich in vitamins, minerals, and unsaturated fats. More»
