After reading an article in a magazine published by Heifer titled "Extra Crunch With Lunch," (written by Sarah Schmidt, 'World Ark' contributor), I really needed to share part of it:
"In SE Asia, Central Africa, and Latin America, where eating insects has always been common, development experts, including those at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, are stepping up efforts to include edible insects in the fight against poverty and malnutrition. Bugs, are a sustainable, inexpensive source of protein. Raising, harvesting and selling them can be an excellent small business opportunity for people in the developing world.
Most insects can be prepared in a way that is palatable . . . . and highly nutritious. Typically, insects contain more protein per gram than meat, as well as a wide range of vitamins and minerals.
Considering that the world population is expected to grow from 7 billion to 9 billion by the year 2050, insects have an attractive sustainability profile compared with other sources of animal protein, requiring less space, water and other resources. They also produce less waste."
All work toward bringing an end to hunger is always worth sharing.
Heifer International is an amazing organization.
Check out their website at www.heifer.org
Become a supporter at any of their many levels.
BUG EATERIES:
Typhoon, Santa Monica, CA (www.typhoon.biz)
Don Bugito, San Franscisco,CA (www.donbugito.com)
Bug Appetite, New Orleans, LA (www.auduboninstitute.org)
Toloache, New York, NY (www.toloachenyc.com)
Wicked Spoon, Brooklyn, NY (www.wickedspoonyogurt.com)
We Westerners may move at a 'snails' crawl' in approaching an insect deli bar . . . without a million dollar prize attached to it. (I'll need to check with my Mother, but I probably ate a few bugs as a kid.)
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