The Case For Edible Insects | NYT Opinion

This is part three in “We’re Cooked,” a three-part series from NYT Opinion. Watch part one here: • Meet the People Gettin... , and part two here: • See the True Cost of Y...
Mealworm soup. Chile-lime cricket tacos. Charred avocado tartare with ant larvae.
In the West, edible insects have long been the domain of food adventurers, with few other takers - even as billions of people elsewhere on the planet count insects as a part of their traditional diets.
But as we explore in the Opinion Video above, a growing tribe of environmentalists, academics and entrepreneurs are arguing that edible insects must enjoy a wider acceptance to help create a more sustainable global food system and save the planet.
It’s a matter of numbers. The world’s population is booming. So, too, is agricultural production to meet the growing demand for food. Yet agriculture, particularly the production of meat, is a big driver of environmental harm.
Scientists have warned that unless we make major adjustments to the kinds of food we eat and how we produce it, we have no chance of meeting our climate goals. A change in dietary patterns, especially reduced demand for meat, would help relieve pressure on the environment and mitigate global warming.
That’s where insects come in. Though the research is still nascent, the early evidence suggests that some edible insects offer a more environmentally sustainable alternative to some conventional livestock. Insects also offer tremendous potential as pet food and a feed source for conventional livestock.
This video is the third in a series of short films we published this month examining problems with the food system. The first one explored the environmental harm of agriculture and the powerful lobby in the United States that has fought to maintain the status quo. The second exposed some ugly truths about the modern poultry industry.
Now it’s time for bugs. Whether you regard them as agents of filth or sources of nutrition, integrating more of them into your diet, this video argues, is among a suite of dietary changes that we urgently need to consider to deal with food insecurity, biodiversity loss and climate change.
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[@franciscofranco5739]

I love nothing more than eating an organic worm burger while waiting in line for the new Funko Pop release (with my Pride shirt on)! However, I don't really have much room in my pod to display my Funko Pop collection so I might just sell them on eBay and donate the proceeds to the ADL! So wholesome!

[@billyhunter144]

Must consooom

[@AkitoTenkaizen]

Youre making uo fake scenarios in your head

[@franciscofranco5739]

@@AkitoTenkaizen According to one of your most recent comments on another video: “there is no lib or rep…only workers vs capitalists”…..lol your whole world view is a fake scenario, edge lord.

[@AkitoTenkaizen]

@@franciscofranco5739 okay

[@cattameme]

This reminds of The Simpsons, they did this. Where Lisa complains about being a vegetarian and the lunch lady shows her the beetle mash, and she goes to a grasshopper protein restaurant.

[@dr.carmichael530]

The world is becoming more and more like blade runners’ every day.

[@paultrigger3798]

You will eat the bugs. You will own nothing.

[@jjk2one]

you will eat soylent green and be grateful the tv is spying on you

[@tamething1]

You will eat bugs, you will own nothing, and Schwab and other fiends will be "happy" - laughing their heads off.

[@flaccidego4291]

And now the European people are the 1st target trial population for this madness because they are the most "liberal" which means they are the most obedient to their governments & will eat those bugs & like it. But of course these imposters who call themselves liberals are anything but liberal. They are statists who don't believe their party leaders should be questioned, but any true liberal knows the basic tenet of classical liberalism is to always question authority. But not these mindless statist neo liberals. After Europe, it will go on to Australia. The once independent & proud Aussies are now sniveling pro statist neo liberal sissies. After Australia, then onward to Canada. By that time, about 5 years from now, it will be America next! This country is already majority demoncrat which means we are a good little obedient pro statist country now & will be eating these roaches too So Europe makes perfect sense to start this government experiment & Bill Gates has funneled millions of dollars into these programs because he's a very good mindless neo liberal who believes he's saving the planet & will convince the mindless herd to do as the "experts" tell them. Remember everyone. "WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!" All for one and one for all! 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@BenjaminHartleyReturns]

@@flaccidego4291Good. You will become obedient, and you will like it. :)

[@00MH2]

It’s a no from me, dawg

[@seraph5765]

“You're going to live in the pods. You're going to eat the bugs.”

[@williamkim8826]

Crazy to me how many people in the comments are fine with the idea of eating the bugs, funny how they think it’ll be a choice

[@TheDragonRelic]

You already live in a pod. It’s called your house. Which is owned by a corporation you must pay

[@TheDragonRelic]

@@williamkim8826if it’s tasty I don’t care

[@xXmennovichXx]

I don't think you can compare lobsters with insects. You can clean a lobster really well, take out the organs and digestive tract. I also don't like it when i am eating a shrimp that is not cleaned well, eating excretion is not something that is appetising to me. So get some bigger bugs with nice meaty parts that can be cleaned or it will be really hard to change people's minds.

[@gkrstini]

it is comparable to eating fish, you dont have to clean small fish, you eat it whole, and if you dont want to eat exoskeleton, eat worms

[@thatdudeoverthere5459]

Another thing is that Lobster was deemed disgusting because people were eating them too often. We did not deemed insects disgusting because we ate them too much. lobster had already been deemed food for a long time, but the same can’t be said for insects.

[@xXmennovichXx]

@@gkrstini what small fish are you talking about? Even small sardines are cleaned.

[@paulocymbaum1566]

@@thatdudeoverthere5459 From another perspective, insects has been food at least since we are apes.

[@OscarGomez-hg8cb]

One of the most efficient ways to eat crickets is actually making them into high-protein flour. That way you can get cookies, or noodles, or other stuff that have protein in them.

[@sfx9570]

Will these industriarious in scale super Farms of insects run by mostly predatory Capitalists really bring a change ?

[@miken1463]

Even having people think about eating insects is a heavier lift than having people who eat meat make 4 vegan meals a week. Meat eaters who learn how to cook 4 vegan meals a week would have a far greater positive impact on the planet.

[@someguy2135]

The good news is that we do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@someguy2135]

Reducing is good. Eliminating meat dairy and eggs would be better for a lot of reasons, including our environment. "Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" Link on my channel under "About."

[@someguy2135]

The benefits of switching to a purely plant based diet are amazing. 1-Your own health (vegans are less likely to get several deadly chronic diseases including our top killers.) 2-Helping to end animal agriculture would reduce the chance of another pandemic & other zoonotic diseases 3-Helping to end animal ag would reduce the chance of the development of an antibiotic resistant pathogen. 4-Animal ag wastes a huge amount of fresh water 5-Animal ag is a major cause of water pollution 6-Animal ag is a major cause of deforestation 7-Animal ag increases PTSD and spousal abuse in the people who work in slaughterhouses 8-Animal ag is a major cause of the loss of habitat and biodiversity 9-Animal welfare, obviously 10- It is the single most effective way for each of us to fight climate change and environmental degradation. 11- Longer lifespan. 12- Healthier weight (vegans were the only dietary group in the Adventist Studies that had an average BMI in the recommended range.) Links for some of these are at my channel under "About."

[@TheDragonRelic]

I need real protein

[@miken1463]

@@TheDragonRelic We all need a stable biodiverse planet. Have your choice of protein but eat some plant protein as well.

[@ravenwilson7979]

Trust me. A vegan diet is way more appetizing than eating crickets.

[@titus_philemon]

Great! The more ppl think like u, the more chicken for us.

[@pasiman7717]

@@titus_philemon it's thoughts like that is why we're in this mess.

[@titus_philemon]

@@pasiman7717 We are not tho! People like you are CREATING such mess... Climate change is real and there's NOTHING u can do about it.

[@Retrosenescent]

Vegan is the only intelligent and ethical way to live.

[@titus_philemon]

@@Retrosenescent Great! Keep thinking that way and living that way urself... Bc again, the more ppl like u, more chicken for us!!

[@aboutjulian]

I don't really understand the appeal of insects... why not just eat veggies?

[@someguy2135]

Fortunately, we do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@aarononeal9830]

The New York times needs to talk about Ecosia they are a search engine that plants tress

[@someguy2135]

I use it. I like it. Free, and easy to use. It does the job.

[@Agostoic]

Overpopulation? Cool story bro. But It's a Nope.

[@grmpEqweer]

...If you think only humans, and animals meant for human consumption, deserve all the arable land? Then I can see your point. I note that we are _causing_ a mass extinction. I value all these species. I think they have a value in their own right, that they _deserve_ habitat, and it's our job to quit murdering them. That's a value judgement.

[@gymnopedie4445]

@@grmpEqweer I'm going to just assume you're not a Christian. So please tell me, where do "values" come from in an Atheistic, materialistic universe and scientific experiment did you conduct to prove the existence of these values? Did you find animal rights under a microscope or something? Sounds like your moral system is just arbitrary and made up out of thin air.

[@someguy2135]

@@gymnopedie4445 The philosopher Jeromy Bentham for one. Google "vegetarian quotes" for more reasons from some of the great minds of all time, including Da Vinci, Ben Franklin, and Einstein. "Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet." --Einstein

[@gymnopedie4445]

@@someguy2135 This is the kind of dumb, shallow analysis I've come to expect from internet Atheists. "B-b-but Jeremy Bentham!" OK, and J. L. Mackie is also a philosopher and he says morality is a fiction that is totally incompatible with a scientific and materialist worldview. So who's right? It's not enough to just type the names of a bunch of smart people who agree with you. You need to actually demonstrate that you comprehend the arguments on this subject. WHY is utilitarianism "true"? WHY do I have an obligation to maximize happiness for all sentient beings?

[@someguy2135]

@@gymnopedie4445 My comprehension of the subject is not as relevant as others who are more intelligent and wiser than I am, like those people I mentioned and more. Prove them wrong, if you want anyone reading this thread to agree with you.

[@shunnybunny]

I think if the wings are crunchy maybe. If that wings stick to my mouth, I might die.

[@samanjj]

It’s crunchy

[@BiodegradableYTP]

Yeah, we're all screwed. No way are you going to convince everyone to eat bugs, mate. 🤢

[@someguy2135]

Fortunately, we do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@bazookallamaproductions5280]

ive eaten insects before, deliberately, they tasted fine every time lol. grubs were shrimp-like. crickets were like crispy peanuts.

[@lerato1894]

I just don't wanna see that its a cricket I'm eating. that freaks me out

[@lucieciepka1031]

There are lots of things I didn’t eat and I didn’t cook that I tried in a restaurant and I now like and have learned to cook. The problem with insects is that it’s only served in restaurants that serve only insects. It’s not like in Peru where you can choose between chicken and Guinea pig as à main cause. I can’t touch or normalise the experience because I can never accompany you to that restaurant if I don’t want to eat insects. Also for me personally insect protein should be processed in to something that doesn’t resemble an insect anymore for me to buy it and cook it. A bit like the dry soy/meat chunks maybe…

[@djungelskog3434]

I know bugs are relatives of lobsters and shrimp, but the fact that they writhe around more and are small and squishy doesn't help with how edible they look oof

[@someguy2135]

The good news is that we do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@frenchouiaboo816]

I will not eat bugs, tell big corporations to change how they make things so they stop polluting, Exxon pouring oil into the Amazon forrest won't be nullified by me eating soy and using metal straws

[@grmpEqweer]

I do agree. But a lot of the stuff you buy got here on a ship. It was oil-powered. Animal agriculture does a lot of damage, but so do all those cargo ships. All the cargo ships burn more than all the world's passenger cars.

[@someguy2135]

Fortunately, we do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@someguy2135]

"Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" Link on my channel under "About."

[@perioddemon3131]

I can get behind the ideas of eating crickets but not cockroaches, they're just way more disgusting.

[@fade3118]

STOP TRYING TO MAKE US EAT BUGZ

[@nestornebesio]

Why? I've yet to hear a good argument against entomophagy.

[@emiliaymosca8693]

Desidero assaggiare presto questo cibo. Bravo

[@novarem9828]

And You *VILL* be happy

[@ralf4853]

You You will eat the bugs, you will get in the pod, and YOU WILL be happy

[@Erik291098]

Nobody will be forced to eat anything. Presenting people with choices only increases freedom, unlike what paranoid people claims.

[@beech5950]

🥱

[@nyk3334]

You climate people are insane. The comments are so far left.

[@paulanderson7796]

There is no doubt at all that carbon dioxide molecules absorb infrared radiation - which is radiant heat. It impedes heat escaping from the atmosphere. That is absolutely true. What 'they' don't mention is that it also impedes incoming infrared. This climate emergency is entirely contrived. It's about power and control. Over US.

[@AkitoTenkaizen]

There is no lib or rep, only workers vs capitalist

[@generalpugs5218]

You vill eat zee bugs

[@joelgalvan8358]

Maggots, are very nutricious.

[@trashtvinternational]

I don’t get why people are so taken aback by grasshopper… it’s like eating crab or shrimp….

[@lorij6796]

subwaysurfer Tastes like chicken 🐔 And no I have not purposely eaten an insect.

[@jjk2one]

they are infected you (((Y(TR

[@Gutterrat69]

When will yall understand changing what protein you buy at the market isnt going to do ANYTHING until the oil and tech industry is checked

[@someguy2135]

We can't solve this crisis without addressing food production. "Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" Link on my channel under "About."

[@someguy2135]

We can do both simultaneously! We need to use all measures possible as quickly as possible! The expert panel of the UN found that animal agriculture contributes more to climate change than all transportation combined! They urged mankind to switch to a more plant based diet ASAP. Link at my channel under 'About."

[@أسامةمدحت-ك7ر]

soon we will witness a bug industry lobby

[@venkataaravindmarni7453]

Maybe our generation won't get adapted to eating bugs but i can see next generations munching on them. It's better than a vegan diet

[@big_idea]

Cicada nymph is delicious

[@trianglehat6994]

Nah, I'll stick with cows and chickens.

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

you know what Bugs me ? ok ok kidding aside this'll come to pass and future generations will have no issues with eating insects.

[@someguy2135]

The good news is that we do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@AlternativePractice]

I miss the public dislike button. It is really needed rn.

[@nonyabizness.original]

what do they plan to feed these edible mass-marketed insects?

[@grmpEqweer]

Depends. I think crickets like cabbage, which is super easy to grow? Mealworms can eat all sorts of things. Insects are way more efficient at converting food (for them) into edible protein.

[@goodtimesroll8]

I wonder how @AntsCanada feels about this

[@lean_sumek]

I love the truth 😊🥰🤣

[@dimitra._a3785]

NO

[@robertmichael3860]

Hi gorgeous You got a cute name. Lol

[@dimitra._a3785]

@@robertmichael3860 aww thank you so kind of you Also hi from Greece and as my name is from the Olympian goddess of harvest and agriculture Demeter So ... Yeah i will arrange a meeting with all the Olympians about humanity and cricketers 🙃🙆🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🦗🦗🦗🦗

[@robertmichael3860]

Nice place I will like to know how is the weather condition over there?

[@robertmichael3860]

I'm a civil engineer, i work with Crystal construction company

[@СТАЛИНИОСИФ-ь3ь]

In China , workers have proved that they can live without capitalists. But mind you, not a single capitalist has proved that he can live without workers !!!

[@ashleyambrose1216]

Interesting but I honestly could never eat it

[@robertmichael3860]

Hi Ashley You got a cute name. Lol

[@damnyankeesdaughter5427]

I’m not a woodpecker…… where’s PETA? lol

[@sdelony]

I'll just put this out there. I will get my meat, one way or another...but I will NEVER eat bugs nor go vegan. I may just have to experiment on what kinds of meat I eat, LOL.

[@sdelony]

I eat the bug eaters, LOL.

[@RBmagar_Official]

nice

[@triggeredsnowflakes6381]

Eat tape worms? Strange plan…

[@manco828]

Klaus Schwab, WEF. Look it up.

[@fabymeta5244]

Mohon dukung terus Chanel Faby Meta

[@DarthMetool]

I would sooner go Vegan, and I hate eating veggies.

[@thatdudeoverthere5459]

I know people support this, I support this but this has some very terrible takes in it. Just to clarify, I support people trying and eating insects. Other than that…. There are some VERY terrible takes in this video.

[@fhkashipur6814]

Please withdraw sanction on law enforcement agencies of Bangladesh ✊if drug trafficking and religious militant attacks increase, This is human rights agencies and USA responsibility ✊✊✊✊

[@BizzeeB]

If you eat factory-farmed meat/dairy or pesticide-laden produce (i.e., any meat, dairy, or produce sold in a US supermarket), it is the height of hypocrisy and ignorance to express "revulsion" at the notion of eating insects. What's in your hot dog? What's in your turkey burger? What's covering your apple/peach/strawberry? C'mon now.

[@thelazyrabbit4220]

hahaha....i can see those horrific scenes of chicken farms in front of my eyes....true hypocrites

[@СТАЛИНИОСИФ-ь3ь]

In China , workers have proved that they can live without capitalists. But mind you, not a single capitalist has proved that he can live without workers !!!

[@someguy2135]

The good news is that we do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@someguy2135]

That gives one more reason to go vegan. Here are some more. The benefits of switching to a purely plant based diet are amazing. 1-Your own health (vegans are less likely to get several deadly chronic diseases) 2-Helping to end animal agriculture would reduce the chance of another pandemic & other zoonotic diseases 3-Helping to end animal ag would reduce the chance of the development of an antibiotic resistant pathogen. 4-Animal ag wastes a huge amount of fresh water 5-Animal ag is a major cause of water pollution 6-Animal ag is a major cause of deforestation 7-Animal ag increases PTSD and spousal abuse in the people who work in slaughterhouses 8-Animal ag is a major cause of the loss of habitat and biodiversity 9-Animal welfare, obviously 10- It is the single most effective way for each of us to fight climate change and environmental degradation. 11- Longer lifespan. 12- Healthier weight (vegans were the only dietary group in the Adventist Studies that had an average BMI in the recommended range.) Links for some of these are at my channel under "About."

[@jonaha502]

How much is schwab paying you?

[@flakgun153]

The elite: Our greed is so great that you'll have to eat crickets and roaches to get your protein, so that there's more resources for us.

[@dickgoblin]

The elite? It's the growing middle class that causing constraints on the earth?

[@grmpEqweer]

@@dickgoblin Exactly. The rich don't have stuff in abundance the way the middle class does. The rich have some stuff and a lot of power coupons...money.

[@theplaylister]

Interesting video. That voice over is so cringy though.

[@Samuraidude]

What if we can eat bee’s ?

[@someguy2135]

Bees are already threatened! Don't give them the idea to make it worse!

[@dracodraconna3627]

Knot see news

[@ethanschwartz7437]

No thanks, I’ll stick to veganism.

[@someguy2135]

"Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" Link on my channel under "About."

[@JohnAK72]

Actually I’d like to try them out! They look salty and crispy to me 😅

[@someguy2135]

I will stick with my tasty plant based diet, thank you. We do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@joelgalvan8358]

Rat turds look like wild rice.

[@mrdavemo]

Years ago I ate barbecued rhinoceros beetle in Thailand. Seriously tasty, like shrimp with the shell still on. True story.

[@heristyono4755]

I'd rather eat these than eat pork.

[@taty335]

Actually that dish look so good I will try it 😋😋👍🏼

[@HavanaSyndrome69]

We're not gonna live in the pods! We're not gonna eat the bugs! Pls stahp!

[@ChuckTRay-tu6hb]

He showed more credibility by fulfilling his promise. Big thanks to Intellectweb s for the 22,000 euro sent

[@astroboirap]

as long as you have money you will never ever eat digusting cockroaches. They will be reserved for lower income people.

[@nsny24]

You're destroying wordle. Make it good again.

[@autumnskyes5633]

There's no way I'll eat bugs on purpose. And if I was meant to eat vegan I'd have been born a rabbit. I could easily grow and raise my "groceries" for the most part with my goats, chickens and turkey, rabbits and family garden. We need to be allowed to raise as much food as we are able to on our own instead of relying on mass producers and commit to preparing meals instead of relying totally on a grocer.

[@BizzeeB]

yeah, and to do that (raise our own food) we just need to tell all of civilization to stop living in cities, so everyone can have a few acres of land to be self-sufficient. So simple, right?

[@autumnskyes5633]

@@BizzeeB It was a common practice ( and greatly encouraged by the government) to have chickens and victory gardens during WW1. It helped get many families through the Depression and also helped with the war efforts. Why would it not help with saving the environment and help people eat better? There's been a rise in people in cities raising chickens in back yards and growing gardens since before the pandemic. I have several neighbors around me in a city of 87K that currently raise chickens and garden. It doesn't take much space and the practice itself isn't hard. I think it would be harder to wean off the convenience of buying that frozen pizza at the local Kwik Trip. Granted I did have the land at one time to raise more than chickens. Instead of a cow I had two doe goats for milk, rabbit, chicken and turkey. My beef came from the local meat shop that served local beef and dairy farmers. I grew veggies and herbs. I did buy the staples, of course, and my feed. Eating habits are just part of it. It's shopping habits too. For myself it was hard to just not Satisfy that instant gratification of opening the package and nuking a burrito. It was the mindset I had. I think in the long run people will find a way to help solve this problem in their own way and these people should be able to do it whether it's going vegan, or bug eating or even hunting and fishing. Being reliant on a food system like we have now isn't healthy for anyone really.

[@BizzeeB]

@@autumnskyes5633 so you're using an analogy to the way people lived A CENTURY AGO as a justification of what we could/should be doing today? I guess you're one of those "American Exceptionalists" who takes exception to, um, reality. (and I agree that our food system as currently constituted isn't healthy, but what you're proposing is utterly unsustainable in the urbanized world where the vast majority of people now live) Just get people to - leave cities! - and everything will be solved.

[@someguy2135]

Fortunately, we do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@someguy2135]

We can't solve this crisis without addressing food production. "Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" We need to use all measures possible as quickly as possible! The expert panel of the UN found that animal agriculture contributes more to climate change than all transportation combined! They urged mankind to switch to a more plant based diet ASAP. Link at my channel under 'About."

[@OkanVKILIC]

Sorry, I'm not gonna eat cockroaches even though you promote them as source of nutritious food.

[@CraftyFoxeMC]

Crickets and cockroaches are not the same thing you know

[@bz3086]

Whats wrong is the fact that theyve been caught lacing veggie burgers with bugs too. Bug Eating 👎

[@tryingtothrive157]

Chef Yoon prepared these 'edible insects' in a clean, safe, and delicious manner. I wouldn't think twice in eating these. If it's edible, it's safe. Disgust and maybe specific allergies are the only barrier here.

[@someguy2135]

The good news is that we do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@chonagonzales3365]

Time to votes? Same slavery win or oposite slaveries win won? Peace on earth. Vegetarian here.

[@DominionMovementDotOrg]

no. animals (including insects) don’t need to be exploited for our survival!

[@neogenzim1995]

listen guy, no one gonna talk for the bugs. and that's okay.

[@susanne5803]

Plants have a life, too. And they are networking with fungi. We shouldn't exploit any living being.

[@grmpEqweer]

@@susanne5803 Ok. You're planning on starving to death?

[@someguy2135]

@@grmpEqweer Frugavores make this claim, but it is not a sustainable diet. When they go back to eating meat, they blame veganism.

[@someguy2135]

Not just survival! Vegans who eat right have health advantages and live longer than meat eaters.

[@BB-cf9gx]

The earth is warming modestly as we continue to emerge from the little ice age. There is no crisis.

[@louiseinhalb]

Please don‘t tell me that you seriously can‘t find anything viable to avoid eating bugs. You gotta be joking

[@zalman7208]

@@louiseinhalb - I'm waiting for the first panicked climate change experts to start suggesting cannibalism. A win-win-win solution. We ARE in the Year of Soylent Green, after all, 2022.

[@someguy2135]

@@zalman7208 No need for that. Fortunately, we do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@rachelwolf5370]

I don’t think that the majority of humans that are adjusted to modern society would start eating insects. However, I’m sure that if given enough information and resources, way more people would be vegan.

[@robertmichael3860]

Hi Rachel You got a cute name. Lol

[@someguy2135]

Fortunately, we do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@someguy2135]

"Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" Link to the study on my channel under "About."

[@someguy2135]

More people should try vegan meals in restaurants to see how tasty and satisfying they can be.

[@peterbardy1296]

Keep the dung beatles. I have a piece of wagyu. To think that a lot of people believe that humans must change from red meat to bugs shows just how much the elites think of you. If you believe we should be eating bugs. You may be experiencing a mental health condition; seeking support is an important step towards getting better. Seek psychological support immediately

[@zalman7208]

Instead of promoting insects as food, how about eliminating the reason for increased pollution? Eliminate people. Fewer people, less need for human activity, less pollution. And if birth rates can't be controlled voluntarily, a couple of good wars or famines a year should satisfy all environmental concerns, and eliminate fears of global climate change.

[@grmpEqweer]

Wars use a crapton of petroleum.

[@zalman7208]

@@grmpEqweer - So does everyday life, and that certainly holds no promise of reduced consumption.

[@TW---]

"Eliminate people"......you just answered your own question. Soylent Green, anyone?

[@zalman7208]

@@TW--- - Was there a question to be answered, Einstein?

[@TW---]

@@zalman7208 guess you didn't get the reference......Einstein.

[@latedinn]

has anyone started to see how bad nyt video content and production is?

[@hieungo8345]

This is the food section, to Islam religion it is not clean, The bible says so because Islamic people could not afford to eat these insects at that time, Islamic people were living where desert sand around the population, insects were delicacies always and will be to their religion. Nowadays they may be able to afford to eat these insects. With science, grass can grow where sand were once, there will be insects , locust, crickets etc, you people will have the luxury of eating these.

[@nonyabizness.original]

fun fact: eating lobster is an abomination. Leviticus 11:9-12 “These you may eat, of all that are in the waters. Everything in the waters that has fins and scales, whether in the seas or in the rivers, you may eat. But anything in the seas or the rivers that has not fins and scales, of the swarming creatures in the waters and of the living creatures that are in the waters, is detestable to you. You shall regard them as detestable; you shall not eat any of their flesh, and you shall detest their carcasses. Everything in the waters that has not fins and scales is detestable to you."

[@dickgoblin]

So is wearing polyester.

[@grmpEqweer]

@@dickgoblin ...poly/cotton blend. God hates plaid.

[@noahholkeboer1891]

Kosher eating is not required by Christian doctrine.

[@dickgoblin]

@@noahholkeboer1891 so you can ignore parts of the Bible that's convenient

[@noahholkeboer1891]

@@dickgoblin Not completly ignore, but read in the context of the whole biblical story. The levitical laws are an important part of the story, but were for a particular people in a particular time. There is still wisdom in them for modern readers, but adhernce to them is not required. This is discussed at length in the letters of the apostles. This is a great video put out by the Bible Project that outlines how to read Biblical Laws: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZbaYp54fspgjZI

[@mucc7911]

Not eating the bugs. Not getting the shot. Not bending the knee.

[@someguy2135]

Not getting the shot is like shooting yourself in the foot.

[@525Lines]

I'm cool with that. Just pulverize it first and mix it with real food.

[@mzamroni]

Let the chickens eat the insects then you eat the chickens

[@Jebusankel]

Why bother fighting a deep seated taboo when you could eat tempeh or seitan or TVP or Quorn?

[@someguy2135]

Well said! All those things are delicious, as long as they are seasoned properly. As far as nutrition is concerned, the good news is that we do not need to resort to eating bugs to avoid the damage to our environment from animal agriculture. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."

[@someguy2135]

Tofu too! Other good sources of protein include beans, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains.

[@someguy2135]

The benefits of switching to a purely plant based diet are amazing. 1-Your own health (vegans are less likely to get several deadly chronic diseases) 2-Helping to end animal agriculture would reduce the chance of another pandemic & other zoonotic diseases 3-Helping to end animal ag would reduce the chance of the development of an antibiotic resistant pathogen. 4-Animal ag wastes a huge amount of fresh water 5-Animal ag is a major cause of water pollution 6-Animal ag is a major cause of deforestation and other habitat loss 7-Animal ag increases PTSD and spousal abuse in the people who work in slaughterhouses 8-Animal ag is a major cause of the loss of habitat and biodiversity 9-Animal welfare, obviously 10- It is the single most effective way for each of us to fight climate change and environmental degradation. 11- Longer lifespan. 12- Healthier weight (vegans were the only dietary group in the Adventist Studies that had an average BMI in the recommended range.) Links for some of these are at my channel under "About."

[@jaredritchie6046]

The rich will not be eating the bugs

[@amc4061]

I've been around for quite a while.... In the 70s, it was acid rain, we had ten years to stop all the pollution or the acid rain would destroy all the crops and there would be massive starvation. All backed by science of course, didn't happen. In the 80s, it was global cooling on the face of Time Magazine. Because of pollution, we had 10 years before the next ice age was coming.It would destroy the crops, there would be massive starvation all backed by science, didn't happen. Then of course in the 90s, we had global warming and all of Al Gore's failed predictions. The coast of Florida would be flooded, the oceans would rise, changes in the climate causing massive starvation ,we only have 10 years left, backed by science of course, never happened. Now we have a scientific term that is so broad that is impossible to make a bad prediction ,climate change. Same play, different scene, climate changes causing droughts and flooding, massive starvation, we only have 10 years left, all backed by science........ Progressive globalist don't care about climate change because they don't believe it. If they really believed it, they wouldn't take their private jets, they wouldn't buy coastal mansions. Globalist only want three things, to control the food, to control currency, and to control you. No, I'm afraid this is where I get off. I'm proud to say that I'm no longer a believer in the religion called climate change....... it requires me to have way too much faith.

[@withouthavingseen]

Amen.

[@dorismcveigh1164]

Agree with you totally👏👍

[@epicexposure]

Insects? Fcku No!

[@MF-ty2zn]

Not really growing in population. China and USA birth rates have stagnated.

[@grmpEqweer]

Good. We need to have less people, more nature. Edit...Global population is still growing, though.

[@Hagbard1138]

Never

[@samilaine3546]

Wouldn't it be better to concentrate on contraception?

[@someguy2135]

We don't have to choose one or the other. Besides, population control does not have the potential beneficial effect of switching to a plant based diet. The methane from cows and sheep is 20-80 times more potent than CO2. Especially during the first 20 years. Animal agriculture produces a huge amount of methane.

[@someguy2135]

Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" Link on my channel under "About."

[@Capgungoesbang]

im not eating bugs, bro

[@stevephillips2685]

How about you eat what you want, and we eat what we want..

[@someguy2135]

The problem is that you live on the same planet as I do. There is no Planet B. We can't solve this crisis without addressing food production. "Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" The expert panel of the UN found that animal agriculture contributes more to climate change than all transportation combined! They urged mankind to switch to a more plant based diet ASAP. Link at my channel under 'About."

[@AkitoTenkaizen]

Ok farm your own beef then

[@gnardawgyt]

You will eat the bugs

[@mariocarvalho8662]

I WILL NOT EAT THE BUGS!

[@jokerinojiovanna]

go vegan

[@SentientMedia]

We featured this story in our monthly 60 second recap of the biggest stories in animals, food, the environment, and justice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2WlhGyLe72mbdk

[@not_a_calligynaphobe]

Someone please go fix America

[@darkshadow2802]

I would prefer my steak

[@ktrxxrtk3707]

The New Woke Times has spoken

[@SolaceEasy]

Food's trajectory is microbiology

[@someguy2135]

Is that related to precision fermentation and cultured meat production?