Prejudices put aside. Check! Now you're parking your typical reaction to "eating insects" on the windowsill! Or you know what? It's best to throw them out right away! And don't forget to close the window! 😉 After all, you eat seafood too, don't you? The two words "eating insects" no longer shock you. That's good. And now put your fingers on the trackpad, mouse or screen. Get ready to scroll and click.
Now we're going to make a mental leap together: away from feeder insects and towards edible insects. Although there's actually not that much of a difference. Did you know that more than 2 billion people worldwide still eat insects? And there are good reasons for that.
Insects used to be eaten all over the world because they are a natural resource everywhere. Today, the consumption of insects is limited to certain countries and regions. Why is that?
from the article About our disgust for insects on foodinsects.de
Anita explores this interesting question in a post on her blog, where she also writes about our disgust for insects, among many other posts. The story of why insects disappeared from the plates of many cultures is extremely interesting. This unfounded aversion to insects is certainly not innate and cannot be overcome. You will find plenty of answers to the question "Why?" and how we can learn to use this high-quality and tasty source of protein again in Anita's blog .
Discovering insects
This exciting part reports on why we should eat insects, the advantages it brings and that it could even be the solution to many problems. The world's population will soon reach the 9 billion mark. That is nothing new. However, we tend to ignore the fact that the earth's resources will not be enough for all of us. At the moment it only affects us to a limited extent. But that will change in the next few years. In addition, a little foresight and responsibility for future generations would certainly be appropriate.
Insects are healthy. They are rich in vitamins, minerals and, above all, protein and "good" fats. Healthy eating starts in the mind. If you know what you are eating and are interested in the quality, origin and nutritional value of your food, then you know exactly how healthy you are eating. You will be amazed by the nutritional value of insects. Are you an athlete? Then you probably pay close attention to your protein intake. Don't miss this article .
I personally like to think about the future. I marvel at technological progress. But the advances that I like even more are those where a change in thinking takes place in society. A point where we question previous developments and begin to reorient ourselves. Insects could be one of the most important sources of protein in the future . There are countless reasons and advantages for this, which this article explains particularly well. Let's look in a new direction. And if we take a closer look: this direction is not all that new. Eating insects has simply been out of fashion for a long time.
Enjoy insects
Now it's getting even tastier. We're diving into the world of those who know how to properly prepare and enjoy insects. In addition to a list of restaurants, you'll find lots of information and useful tips on how to prepare them. It doesn't matter whether you want to enjoy them roasted, fried, steamed or grilled. Foodinsects provides you with the basics here.
Have you ever heard of insect cooking courses? A nationwide list and links for booking can be found here . A great opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of insect cooking with like-minded people and expand your cooking skills.
Recipes
If you want to try something in the kitchen yourself - here is my absolute favorite part: A good selection of delicious recipe ideas is available for you. An avocado bread with mealworm champion topping or would you prefer a buffalo worm and raspberry muesli for breakfast? Try them all.
In addition to soups, salads and main courses, there are also cool party recipes. If you want to see the surprised faces of your friends and party guests, then serve chocolate mealworms at your next evening together. You will see how delicious they are and how curious everyone becomes.
If you are looking for a great reference book on the subject of cooking insects - the insect cookbook by Folke Dammann and Nadine Kuhlenkamp is an absolute recommendation. It's not just the recipes that will arouse your curiosity. You will also find a lot of other valuable information. And yes, what can I say. Maybe it's the paper and the hardcover, but you just enjoy holding the book in your hands.
“Taste it instead of being scared – try it and enjoy!”
write the authors Folke Damman & Nadine Kuhlenkamp in their book
Buy insects
There are now a number of shops online where you can buy edible insects and insect-based foods. What you need to consider and where you can find the delicious products is well summarized here . foodinsects also keeps you informed about discounts and promotions and regularly provides you with voucher codes. You might also be interested in one or two sample sets to start with, if you don't want to replace the next holiday roast with insects straight away.
Summarized
Personally, I am very pleased that more and more people like Anita are "starting" a kind of "food revolution". It is great that sensible (still) taboo topics are being addressed. The articles on foodinsects.de are well researched and backed up with reasonable arguments. You are definitely in the right place if you want to find out more about eating insects. Be inspired, taste, test and try for yourself. It's worth it! You can also easily breed edible insects such as mealworms yourself. They transform your kitchen waste into high-quality, edible protein. That is also the reason why edible insects such as mealworms are part of my cycle farming concept.
By the way, I believe that everyone should have control over their food!
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