Do Now Insects!

Hello again! Today I will be doing a quick blog post about KQED’s Do Now Insects, found here.

 

This do now discusses the possibility of incorporating insects into our food and diet. As our water sources deplete, we need to look at alternative sources of protein, which includes insects. Farming meat and cows is what people traditionally want and consume, however, there is a great amount of water used. Because society has a stigma against eating insects and not “normal” foods, it is hard for people to accept eating insects.

 

I personally believe that it is a good idea and it will be able to be done on a small scale, however society as a whole will not switch. I would be ok with eating insects in a snack bar or an energy bar, but not as a meal. I feel like that wouldn’t be filling enough and I definitely do enjoy eating meats and fish.

 

Overall, eating insects is a good, innovative idea, however it is going to take a while to get everybody on board. The nutrients and benefits of eating insects are plentiful, but the social attitude will cause issues.

 

Thanks for reading and make sure to check out my other blog posts!

Nutrition: My Opinion

Nutrition is defined as “the process of obtaining the food necessary for health and growth” (Google). This is a very general definition, however, for me nutrition is not only what we eat, but also how we live and our attitude towards food.

Source: Aria Ziai

Nutrition and diet are a part of my daily life, as I am an athlete, student and person who is very active. I don’t always eat very healthy snacks or meals, but at least one meal a day has vegetables, meat and other foods with nutritious value. My family makes meals daily, however, like every family, we have moderation. I have grown up to believe that diet and nutrition are important, but having an unhealthy snack or meal is not a bad thing and teaches moderation. As a kid, nutrition was an important part of my life as I was growing and I believe this emphasis has helped me try to be healthier in my decisions as a teenager with more choices and freedom with what I eat.

Source: Wikimedia

During high school and college, nutrition and the attention towards diet diminish. Nutrition should not only be something we are conscious of as kids or parents, but as teens and young adults as well. If we eat a generally balanced diet with homemade meals and healthy foods, then we will be more physically fit and it will help us in the long run. Nutrition at a young age is more important than most people think it is and I believe more awareness and efforts need to be made for a healthier lifestyle for all.

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Nutrition, experiences and the decisions to put something in our body are purely personal and unique to every individual. My experiences make me appreciate nutrition and being healthy, so I hope I can continue to make nutrition an important part of my daily life. I’m not qualified to tell somebody what to do, however I believe that eating right can improve not only your physical appearance, but how you feel and your attitude towards situations.

Source: Wikimedia

Here are some links to outside sources that have more information on nutrition in general:

Nutrition.gov

What is nutrition?

 

I hope you enjoyed reading my opinion on nutrition and health, make sure to comment and check out some of my other posts!