In 2013, the United Nations published a report that detailed why bugs could be a solution for food shortages in the future. They are urging us to develop a taste for 1,900 species of edible insects that are summarily enjoyed elsewhere.
Mealworms
They fill you up and rev your metabolism. Of all the major edible insects, mealworms contain the most protein: A 100-gram serving packs 24 grams. Mealworms actually beat wild Atlantic salmon. By eating a diet rich in mealworms and derived products like mealworm protein powder, you will speed up your metabolism in two ways.
Crickets
They lower your blood pressure and beat belly bulge. Eating all those potassium-rich crickets may help you fend off a range of cardio problems. Potassium is also great for reducing bloating, which is caused by the sodium in the salty-tasting foods that we love. They contains about as much protein as pork tenderloin.
Soldier Fly Larvae
They strengthen bones and fight fatique. Eating one heaping handful of soldier fly larvae will give you 1,000 mg of calcium. These bone-strengthening insects boast more zinc and iron than any other insects, and more than salmon, chicken or lean beef too.
Houseflies
They ward off illness and feel energized. They have six times of protein of lean group beef in just about one cup. Their levels of zinc, niacin and magnesium are all off the charts, blowing away all the other insects studied. Zinc strengthens the immune system and helps the body make proteins and DNA. Niacin, a.k.a. vitamin B-3, helps the body convert carbohydrates into glucose, which the body uses to produce energy. Magnesium has been shown to ward off depression, panic attacks and anxiety. Housefly pupae taste like blood sausage and are particularly high in iron.
Note: Houseflies themselves are quite edible but not if they’ve been feasting on rotting garbage.
Cockroach Nymph
They keeps the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy and also helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Eating them would give healthier skin, hair, and nails, as it aids in cell reproduction and constant renewal of the skin.
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