Should people be eating more insects?

Some people say bugs are the best bet to feed the planet’s growing population.

In North America, people often cringe at the thought of eating insects, but more than 2,000 species are already on the menu in parts of Africa, Asia, and South America. People eat everything from roasted cicadas to skewered scorpions, marinated mealworms, sauteed wax worms, coal-fired grubs, and fried termites. Currently, 75% of the world’s food comes from just 12 plant and five animal species. To raise and grow these foods takes huge amounts of land, water, and other resources, which harms the environment. Food experts say bugs could be an Earth-friendly alternate source of protein. What do you think? Should people be eating more insects? Yes—insects are nutritious and delicious It’s time to get over the idea that eating insects is gross. Bugs are packed with protein and vitamins, low-fat,…

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