News: Could Bugs End World Hunger?

Two and a half billion people eat insects every day, and they're not crazy – they're ahead of the curve. A new report made for the European Commission has found that it's very feasible to farm insects on a large scale, and noted that "Trends toward 2050 predict a steady population increase to nine billion… resulting in an even greater pressure on the environment." Here's why some bugs are a surprisingly good choice for the environment and why they're not just cheaper than meat – they're better for you.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us News: Could Bugs End World Hunger? Two and a half billion people eat insects every day, and they’re not crazy – they’re ahead of the curve.  A new report made for the European Commission has found that it’s very feasible to farm insects on a large scale, and noted that “Trends toward 2050 predict a steady population increase to nine billion… resulting in an even greater pressure on the environment.” Here’s why some bugs are a surprisingly good choice for the environment and why they’re not just cheaper than meat – they’re better for you. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health Why Everyone Needs to Start Eating Bugs READ NOW The Insects You Eat Every Day Without Knowing It    READ NOW Here's How We Can Cut Food Waste In Half by 2030    READ NOW 5 Ways to Help the Planet in 30 Minutes or Less    READ NOW Trending Now • Your New Low Carb Comfort Food Has Arrived • 5 Mistakes You Keep Making in Spin Class • Tasty Pork Recips for Folks for the Peptic Ulcer Diet • 5 High Fiber Foods for Weight Loss • Our Short Guide to Raising a Child With Asthma • 5 Surprisingly Common Questions About Menopause • Everything You Need to Know About Beating Inflammation Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.