To meet the growing needs of food for the increasing population, country should make use of edible insects as foods. However, some people believe that insects are not only unhealthy but affect negatively the nature too. What are the benefits and drawbacks of eating insects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

As the human being population is increasing, resources are never going to be sufficient. To solve
this
, some believe take the view that adding edible
insects
in
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the human
food
menu should be the proper approach to
this
problem.
On the other hand
, some people
who
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are in favour
to
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this
solution
but
still
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resistant to accepting it because of natural factors. I will show that
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solution
have
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more detrimental cons than pros. Adding edible
insects
as
food
can mean fuel to the fire.
Firstly
, new diseases are originating at
the
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alarming levels through
insects
, live animal stock . To add insect is the level zero from which diseases or
virus
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gets evolved.
For instance
, the covid-19 virus primary source was a bat and the world saw a devastating pandemic.
Secondly
, it disrupts
nature
's plan to maintain the earth's equilibrium.
For instance
, it disrupts the entire
food
chain designed by
nature
which can cause harmful effects in immediate future.
On the other hand
, to solve the demand-supply issue, adding
insects
into human being
food
is a direct
solution
to a problem. As
insects
are available and can be produced in gigantic wealth. But
this
step will be considered as avoiding the real issue of population increase.
Also
on the price of damaging the
nature
plan for which our upcoming generations have to bear consequences.
Moreover
, in future there will be a shortage of
insects
then
another living being will be added.
Instead
of
this
,our
solution
should be
such
that it should not damage
nature
. To conclude, taking easy solutions for long term loss. On the whole, disadvantages are more than advantages, which can cause deep damage to the earth's ecosystem which are not repairable.
For instance
, the world is not ready to suffer another covid-19 kind of virus. I strongly believe it should not be implemented.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • edible insects
  • increasing population
  • food needs
  • unhealthy
  • negatively affect
  • benefits
  • drawbacks
  • nutritional value
  • sustainable
  • efficient
  • abundant
  • accessible
  • economic benefits
  • culinary diversity
  • social acceptance
  • cultural acceptance
  • allergies
  • health concerns
  • environmental impact
  • ethical considerations
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