Can Humans Be Insectivores? The Future of Eating Insects
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Over two billion people worldwide already include insects as part of their regular diets, a practice known as entomophagy. This fact raises a provocative question for Western cultures, where the practice is largely uncommon: can humans be insectivores? The answer is not only yes, but our evolutionary history and biological makeup confirm our ability to thrive on such a diet.