Are you ready to change your eating habits and feed on insects and algae?

Have you thought about what we will be eating and drinking in 20 years? World food prices are rising. The number of inhabitants on Earth and environmental awareness are also growing. And it is only a matter of time when organizations, including the United Nations, will raise the question of how we will feed ourselves in the future, writes the BBC.

The price of meat is predicted to have a huge impact on changes in the UK diet. It is estimated that meat could be classified as a luxury in the next five to seven years.

"Many of us grew up on cheap meat and hearty meat meals," says nutrition futurist Morgan Guy. But the rising prices of that product could turn meat into a luxury.

"Therefore, we are looking for a way to replace the lack of meat in our diet".

"Many of us grew up on cheap meat and hearty meat meals," says nutrition futurist Morgan Guy. But the rising prices of that product could turn meat into a luxury

Insects also cost less - they use less water, they don't produce a lot of carbon, as is the case with animal manure.

"It's easier to raise insects than cattle," scientists say.

In addition, there are about 1.4000 species of edible insects. Buggers and insect sausages could resemble meat ones.

"Crickets and grasshoppers could be ingredients in foods like hamburgers," Guy says.

The Dutch government has invested serious money in research and the preparation of regulations governing the issue of insect farms.

A large part of the world's population already feeds on insects as an integral part of their diet. Caterpillars and grasshoppers are popular in Africa, wasps are a delicacy in Japan, and crickets are eaten in Thailand.

And how to make such a way of eating popular and acceptable for Europeans and Americans?

"If the word insect let's replace and use something like mini livestock", says Guy.

Algae can be eaten by humans and animals. Scientists also report that biofuels derived from algae can help reduce the need for fossil fuels

Algae can be eaten by humans and animals. Scientists also report that biofuels derived from algae can help reduce the need for fossil fuels.

There are about 10.000 species of algae in the world. There are about 630 of them in Great Britain, but only about 35 of them can be used in food.

Some in the sustainable food industry predict that algae farming could be the next biggest industry. There are already big farms in Asia.

In Great Britain, farms do not exist, but, according to predictions, they could be very successful.

"It's the fastest growing plant on earth. Their use in the UK is set to grow dramatically".

As in the case of insects and algae, they could be found in foodstuffs without people even realizing it. They can be processed as salt, which will be used to season ready meals, sausages and even cheese, according to the BBC.

In ancient Greece, bread and wine were once served for breakfast, in ancient Rome they liked sauce made from fish entrails fermented in the sun. Henry VIII's dining room included peacocks and seagulls.

Could you change your eating habits?