Why an Athlete Would Have a Bug Pasta Dinner the Night Before a Race
                                
                                
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                                While it may sound like an unusual choice, a surprising number of elite athletes and nutritionists are exploring insects as a sustainable superfood. A bug pasta dinner combines traditional high-carbohydrate loading with the superior protein and micronutrient profile of edible insects, offering a strategic pre-race meal for enhanced performance.