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Some cultures eat insects. is that nutritious? is that safe?
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Yes: Cultures where there's no a lot of protein available in the diet for whatever reason get it where they can. Especially, some grasshoppers and locusts are considered a delicacy in some of the resource-poor parts of the world
Answered 3/22/2020
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