When Eating Bugs Is The Only Option Here are The Top 3 Edible Insects

  • While in some countries eating insects is considered normal or mundane here in the West there are many who feel very differently.

    When you think of a great dinner, insects may not be very high on the list of sought-after delicacies. For most of us, insects are a nuisance and something we typically spend a lot of money trying to keep out of our homes. However, in many parts of the world insects are valued for both their taste and their nutritional value, and appear regularly on several restaurant menus.

    One of the surprising things is that many people here are jumping on the insect cuisine bandwagon and incorporating these little critters into their own diets. As it turns out these little critters are actually full of protein and let's face it we have them in abundance as opposed to other sources of protein like beef or poultry.

    The United Nations even released a report detailing the benefits of raising insects for food. Plus, knowing what insects you can eat might just save your life in a survival situation! Still, it can be difficult for many of us to wrap our heads around that idea, which is why we’ve chosen three insects you might want to try if you’re considering trying this culinary trend for yourself.

    So to add to your knowledge let's keep reading and see what the top three insects are for consumption.

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