Questions tagged [entomophagy]
Entomophagy is the practice of eating insects, from Greek entomo (insect) and -phagy (consumption of).
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Does eating insects save lives compared to eating plants?
I've been a vegetarian for almost 9 years and became a vegan 1.5 years ago. So I really believe in not killing animals.
What "bugged" me for several years is that animals like mice and moles die ...
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Are insects a better source of any nutrients than plant-based foods?
One producer of insect foods makes some pretty bold claims about nutrition from cricket flour.
65% protein by volume, complete with all 9 amino acids
A good ratio of omega 6:3 fats
High in fibre
High ...
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Are insects a feasible source of proteins for the new millennium?
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently focused on insects as a source of proteins for the increasing population (1). However this makes me doubt, being insects on the second level of ...
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What do you call an almost vegetarian diet that includes honey and insects, but excludes milk and eggs?
I'm looking for the name of a non-lacto or ovo diet, but that includes honey and insects (as the title says). What would this version of vegetarianism be called?
I'm looking for a name similar to ...
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Can those who eat insects be considered vegetarians?
If one eats insects as part of their diet, can it be considered vegetarian?
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