Beneficial Bugs

Have you ever eaten a bug, let alone touched one willingly? Bugs are very interesting creatures. In fact, today, I had the pleasure of reading the TFK article called Bug Business. After reading the article, my teacher decided to give us some bugs to eat, such as chile-lime crickets and roasted superworms. Bugs are well-liked in other countries….as a meal. For example, over 2 billion people in Asia, Africa, and Latin America eat insects. However, most people in Europe and the U.S.A would never think of eating a bug, or even touching one! Be that as it may, bugs should be a part of our diets because they are healthy, they don’t take a lot to care for, and they taste delicious. To begin with, bugs are healthier than other animals, like cattle. For example, Megan Miller, cofounder of Bitty Foods, says that bugs are rich with protein, vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Secondly, bugs take less water and food to raise than other protein sources. For example, Jarrod Goldin, cofounder of Entomo Farms (a farm made especially for raising bugs), says “To produce one pound of meat protein, you need approximately 2,000 gallons of water. With crickets, one pound of protein requires just one gallon of water.” Finally, bugs simply taste good. According to Megan Miller, she says “Crickets taste like nuts. You dry-roast them and you get this toasted flavor. You can put them into anything.” In conclusion, bugs are nutritious, easy to care for, and they have a delicious flavor.