Bugs You Can Eat
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In some parts of the world many cultures consider insects, larvae and other creepy crawlies to be a delicacy. In fact, a U.N. report says over 2 billion peop...

Honestly I haven’t tried it but I wouldn’t mind certain things containing bug parts (on purpose) to make up for protein in them. And honestly that crunch sounds quite good.

  • Nora@sh.itjust.works
    31·
    1 year ago

    The line is sentience. If they can experience their surroundings. Bacteria don’t feel pain or care about “Meeting their doom”, they are machines.

    Also animals in the field can run to the edge when they hear the combine coming… theyre not just gunna sit there and die: https://www.surgeactivism.org/articles/debunked-do-vegans-kill-more-animals-through-crop-deaths

    Even if harvesting plants causes a bunch of animal deaths, it would still be more ethical just to eat the plants rather than feeding them to a cow or chicken to then eat.

    The answers to your propositions are quite simple, you just choose to not see them or ignore them because you prefer your tastebuds over anything else. Other sentient beings, the world, us…

    • phikshun@lemmy.fmhy.ml
      3·
      1 year ago

      Can I just say… It is a joy to argue with you. I mean that sincerely.

      Okay, I read up on what sentience actually is and a few studies on insect sentience, social lives and capacity for pain. Having spent a lot of time with the little critters, I can see their point. Like they’re obviously social for one. Sometimes they really seem like they’re thinking. I don’t know.

      Let’s say in principle I agree with you. How am I supposed to not die of anemia from lack of vitamin B12? I didn’t want to do laying hens for obvious reasons. Mushrooms have some B12 and I do grow them, but it’s not gonna be enough to keep you healthy long term. And don’t say supplements or fortified foods… I need something I can grow or forage locally.

      What am I missing here?

      PS. I dunno know about the taste buds thing, they’re okay but not delicious 😅

      • Nora@sh.itjust.works
        31·
        1 year ago

        B12 comes from bacteria on the ground. If you eat dirty food you should get some.

        I just have a B12 supliment I take.

        I’m not sure where to get the active bacteria, but you could culture some nutritional yeast, or buy some inactive yeast from the store.

        • phikshun@lemmy.fmhy.ml
          3·
          1 year ago

          Nah I can’t do supplements, and the B12 in nutritional yeast isnt naturally occuring. Some microorganisms do produce B12 but not the ones they use to make nooch. I know, I was surprised to.

          I did some more research though, and I do have a source of B12. Remember I said I was using seaweed for fertilization?

          Boom: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11430774/

          I can just eat the seaweed. 😂

          In fact, it appears my people have a long history of eating seaweed: https://www.wildwalks-southwest.co.uk/all-about-laverbread/ (didn’t know that existed!)

          So I guess I’ll go vegan. You win. The crickets will be disappointed that they’re getting evicted but I’m sure they’ll get over it.

          I’m going to go 6 months eating just seaweed and potatoes, while doing blood work to check my nutrient levels. I’ll let you know if I don’t die 😅. Thanks for all your help.

          • Nora@sh.itjust.works
            21·
            1 year ago

            Haha yeah, I love seaweed. Didn’t know it had B12 in it. I think it also has some good omega fats too.

            Wow, well I hope it goes well for you! I think this Is a first for me. Lemmy really is a better place.

            Have a good weekend 😊. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions.