Food

Can insects be a normal part of human diets?

For

They are high in protein and easy to farm sustainably.

Against

Many people find the idea disgusting and culturally unacceptable.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • It is apparently nutritional and a good protein alternative.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Elsewhere in the world people eat things considered disgusting here, and here people eat things considered disgusting elsewhere.
    RedditTranslated from German

Against

  • Many insects have some sort of exoskeleton so that would be off-putting for me as I don't really want that sort of crunch.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Bugs are incredibly disgusting to look and approach.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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