I like reading about bugs and have posted on this topic in the past.
See Heart Healthy Small Bites and Grow Your Own Food.
I agree Westerners will never get past the yuk factor.
Heart Healthy Small Bites
Beyond the novelty, insects can offer heart-healthy nutrition, too. A January 2021 study in Critical Reviews in Food Science Nutrition said edible insects may have “high superior health benefits” due to high levels of vitamin B12, iron, zinc, fiber, essential amino acids, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and antioxidants. Rao pointed to crickets as a source of protein through their muscle-bound hind legs used for jumping.
Eating the right insects can provide nutrition … and might be good for the planet — https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/10/22/eating-the-right-insects-can-provide-nutrition-and-might-be-good-for-the-planet
The American Heart Association states not all views expressed in American Heart Association News stories reflect the official position of the American Heart Association. But they published this story and it sure looks like an endorsement.
Cricket pancakes anyone?
This Giant Automated Cricket Farm Is Designed To Make Bugs A Mainstream Source Of Protein
Source: This Giant Automated Cricket Farm Is Designed To Make Bugs A Mainstream Source Of Protein
We made a Target run today. I looked but couldn’t find any cricket flour on the shelves.
I guess we’re not ready for entomophagy yet.
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