adj. kept within a particular size, range, time, etc.
The amount of food is limited, and millions of people in the world don’t have enough to eat.
raise
v. to grow or care for a plant, animal, or person
Insects are found almost everywhere and are easy to raise.
maintain
v. to take care of and keep in good condition
Insect farms are easier to maintain than animal or vegetable farms.
take up
phr v. to occupy or use a certain amount of space or area
Insect farms also take up less room and need less water.
boil
v. to cook in water that is boiling
They can be fried, boiled, steamed, dried, or made into a powder.
steam
v. to cook or heat something with steam
They can be fried, boiled, steamed, dried, or made into a powder.
source
n. a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained
It may take time, but insects may become a more common source of food soon.
enough
pron. as much as you need
The amount of food is limited, and millions of people in the world don’t have enough to eat.
insect
n. a small animal that has six legs and body with three parts
In this situation, some people think insects could be a good way to make enough food for everyone.
traditional
adj. ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people for a long time
Insects are a traditional food in many places.
healthy
adj. not sick
This is because they are healthy for the human body and full of protein.
protein
n. a thing found in foods (such as meat, milk, eggs, and beans) that is important for human health
This is because they are healthy for the human body and full of protein.
moreover
adv. also, besides Moreover, they are small and easy to transport, so they are great as a snack.
transport
v. to move people or goods from one place to another
Moreover, they are small and easy to transport, so they are great as a snack.
snack
n. a small amount of food eaten between meals
Moreover, they are small and easy to transport, so they are great as a snack.