Enjoy this diet 2 billion people across the world swear by

Enjoy this diet 2 billion people across the world swear by

Although not a common diet in the Western world, entomophagy (eating insects) is a diet enjoyed by around 2 billion people across the globe. Enjoy this diet  2 billion people across the world swear by. Not only is it a great healthy alternative to meat, edible insects are far more environmentally friendly than traditional forms of protein.

With a growing population and increasing demand for meat, we’re facing a global protein shortage. Combined animal agriculture’s high environmental cost, this has led the UN to urge us to eat insects instead.

In fact, UN has urged people to eat insects to fight world hunger and reduce pollution.

Apparently, the likes of ants,  termites and wasps are delicious and high in protein, healthy fats and vitamins.

The infographic by  Western Exterminator explores easy and delicious recipes using edible insects as well as comparing the protein levels and green benefits to other protein-rich foods

Produced by Western Exterminator