If you travel the globe, you may notice that the human relationship with insects varies widely from country to country.Some people cringe at the sight of cockroaches, while others enjoy eating cockroaches as an appetizer. Most of us here in the United States aren't entomologists or people who eat bugs, but we can certainly appreciate the many different cultures that do embrace insects in their cuisine.
Will eating insects save the planet? Why should we eat insects? Is eating insects healthy? Is eating insects good for the environment? Why dont we eat insects more widely?
Eating crickets is generally safe and can be nutritious:
Insects are a source of high-quality protein and can be cultivated easily. That’s why WUR researcher Teun Veldkamp explores the possibilities of using insects in food for humans and animals. “Insects can be cultivated on waste streams from the food processing industry, which makes them much more sustainable than fishmeal and soya.”