Bugs can be eaten whole or ground into flour, powder and paste and added to food.

Bugs can be eaten whole to make up a meal or ground into flour, powder,and paste to add to food.But it's not all about taste.They're also healthy.In fact, scientists say entomophagy could be a cost-effective solution for developing countries that are food insecure.Insects can contain up to 80% protein,the body's vital building blocks,and are also high in energy-rich fat,fiber, and micronutrients like vitamins and minerals.Did you know that most edible insects contain the same amount or even more mineral iron than beef,making them a huge, untapped resource when you consider that iron deficiency is currently the most common nutritional problem in the world?The mealworm is another nutritious example.