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On The Rise: BUG PROTEINS
How about an afternoon snack of cured Available on many websites and at gourmet
but uncooked, unfertilized sturgeon eggs? stores these edible insect items boast
Decline if you must, but a dollop of caviar fl avors reminiscent of nuts, sardines, beef
is a di erent story! Often considered one jerky, mushrooms, and citrus.
of the most luxurious snacks, caviar has INSECTS CAN BE A:
earned its reputation among Western • Unique entrée
tastemakers. Yet, if fi sh eggs are sought- • Fun addition to guacamole or macaroni
after delights, why aren’t insects? They and cheese
bring interesting fl avors to the table while • Base for interesting baked goods
benefi tting humans and the environment.
Did you know? Chapulines, crickets dusted
HERE’S THE BUZZ: in chile-lime salt seasoning, are a fan
• Collecting and processing insects requires favorite during Seattle Mariners’ games at
a tiny fraction of the fuel, land, and T-Mobile Park. If eating insects is good
money required for traditional livestock. enough for America’s favorite pastime,
• Bugs are rich in protein, vitamin B12, more Americans should give it a try.
iron, zinc, fi ber, essential amino acids, Expand your palate and make every bite an
omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and adventure!
antioxidants.
Source:
GET ADVENTUROUS WITH: https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/edible-insects-
• Cricket fl our why-arent-we-eating-more-bugs/
• Seasoned roasted larvae https://www.heart.org/en/
• Baked black ants news/2021/10/22/eating-the-right-insects-
• Chocolate-covered bugs can-provide-nutrition-and-might-be-good-
for-the-planet

NUTON NE: BEYOND THE TABLE
HEALTH & SUSTAINABILITY FOR NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
Celebrating National Nutrition Month ® • Fight Food Waste: Get involved in food
this March is the perfect time to refl ect on rescue programs and consider purchasing
our health and nutrition choices. This year’s upcycled food products to reduce food waste.
theme, Beyond the Table, encourages us to • Plant-Forward Choices: Increase your • Using leftovers creatively
step back from our dining table to get a big- intake of plant-based foods and limit your • Sticking to a shopping list and taking
picture look at how our food choices impact animal protein consumption. advantage of sales
our well-being and environment.
By taking these steps, you will improve Remember, your choices matter. Celebrate
In recent years, issues like sustainability, food your health and contribute to a healthier ®
waste, and the food industry’s environmental environment. You can reduce carbon National Nutrition Month by making
impact have rightfully gained attention. emissions, promote heart health, and conscious decisions that benefi t you and
Understanding the journey of our food from support local economies with a plant- the world. For personalized nutrition
the farm to our fork helps us appreciate the forward diet and locally sourced products. advice, consider contacting a Registered
e ort that goes into producing it. With this Dietitian Nutritionist.

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respect and knowledge, we can make informed As you celebrate National Nutrition Month , Take the fi rst step towards a healthier and
choices that benefi t our health and contribute take action by: more sustainable lifestyle today! For more
positively to the environment. • Focusing on a healthy eating routine information and ways to celebrate, head
over to the Academy of Nutrition and
To get a complete view of life Beyond the • Planting a garden Dietetics’ website at Eatright.org/national-
Table, here are a few things you should do:
• Joining a CSA or farm share nutrition-month.
• Support Local: Purchase foods from • Shopping at a farmers’ market
farmers’ markets or participate in a farm Source:
share to support your local community. • Making your own version of “take out” at https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-
home month/resources