From pests to plates: Can insects play a role in diversifying our diets?

Insect protein is stepping into the spotlight as a nutrient-rich, environmentally friendly option to traditional meats

Insect-based products can be made with cricket flour and are visually indistinguishable more familiar foods

When it comes to food choices, I’m not here to judge — I enjoy a good beef burger myself and have grown up on traditional meat dishes. But, like many, I’m open to exploring new options, which recently led me to try something a bit out of the ordinary: an insect burger.

To be honest, it wasn’t bad! But I did need a moment to get past the initial 'ick factor'.