/oss/taxonomy/term/6681/all en /oss/article/health-and-nutrition/edible-insect-revolution-not-those-shellfish-allergies <p>Even if it might gross us out now, experts predict that edible insects will play a significant role in our future diets. Not only are these bugs rich in protein and nutrients, but they can also be farmed more sustainably. For example, farmed crickets have a water footprint roughly <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/3/1801">1/3</a> the size of beef cattle, require <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/3/1801">50-90%</a> less land, and emit <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/3/1801">100 times</a> less greenhouse gas during the farming process.</p> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 Ada McVean M.Sc. 9380 at /oss