Madagascar Passion Project: Part 5
I have recently returned from my 5th trip to Madagascar for the IPSIO and Valala Farms project. The wonderful staff at the Biodiversity Centre make if feel as comfortable as a second home. Although the travel and the workload are intense, seeing this project come to fruition energizes and inspires us all in amazing ways. […]
Joseph Yoon The Bug Chef on Live with Kelly and Ryan
Madagascar; The Passion Intensifies
Darren Goldin, Director of Farming Operations for Entomo Farms is a passionate person. He is passionate about farming, agriculture, the environment, insects, health and humanity. It is his passion which led him to multiple trips in Madagascar. Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world, with over 60% of children under the age […]
Can Insects Compete With Beef, Poultry as Nutritional Powerhouses?
“Joel B. Mason, MD, isn’t ready to pop a whole cricket in his mouth just yet. But he’s okay with eating granola, pasta, or energy bars made with powdered crickets. “[Y]ou can fold it into a number of recipes and use it similarly to the way you use flour,” he said. Besides facilitating cooking and […]
High Fiber Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Death and Chronic Diseases
“People who eat diets that are high in fiber have lower risk of death and chronic diseases such as stroke or cancer compared with people with low fiber intake, a new analysis found.Dietary fiber includes plant-based carbohydrates such as whole-grain cereal, seeds and some legumes…” Read More
The Impact that Eating Insects Has on Health
The Impact that Eating Insects Has on Health In July 2018, Scientific Reports (a Nature Journal), published the results of a study showing that eating cricket powder (at 25 g per day) is safe and may improve the gut biome. Dr. Valerie Stull at the University of Wisconsin, one of the study’s co-authors, never expected […]
Why Eating Less Meat is the Best Thing you Can Do For the Planet in 2019
‘Recycling or taking the bus rather than driving to work has its place, but scientists are increasingly pointing to a deeper lifestyle change that would be the single biggest way to help the planet: eating far less meat.’ Read More!
Take Action and Hop Into a Healthy 2019 with Edible Insects
By now you’ve read about it, you’ve heard about it, you might even have seen or tasted it. Edible insects like crickets are not just a trend, they are here to stay thanks to the incredible health benefits and the great sustainability of this micro livestock. It’s that time of year again, when we take […]
Serge Puts Crickets In His Protein Shake
YES! All the cool kids are doing it, including Serge Ibaka from the Toronto Raptors who blends cricket powder into his shakes for an extra boost of nutrients and energy. Check out this video from The Score. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBPlLuBU6o/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Food Innopolis International in Thailand
Darren Goldin was one of the featured speakers at the Food Innopolis International Symposium , held at the Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand last week. Goldin presented about Entomo Farms for the ‘New Protein’ interactive session. Check out the entire program.