Would You Eat Bugs to Lose Weight? UN Says Dining on Insects May Reduce Obesity

May 17th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Fried grasshopper

Many approaches have been employed in curbing the cases of obesity, which continue to skyrocket. But how about eating bugs? According to a UN report, it may be the next best weapon against obesity.

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Europe Spending Millions to Get You to Eat Bug Burgers

September 8th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger

Crickets

While many cultures, particularly in the developing world, rely on insects as a large part of their diets, the very thought can incite a nose-up-turning reaction from Westerners—bug eating is ratings boost fodder for gross-out reality show television, but not dinner at a five star restaurant. But, the European Union aims to change that with a push towards entomophagy, the scientific name for eating insects.

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