Tyler Gobin, Staff Columnist

The average male’s dorm room or apartment typically has at least two different brands of protein powder supplements. It serves as a meal supplement for students on the go and post-workout shakes to maximize the anabolic window. Protein is an indispensable component of muscle building and is vital for any college student seeking to optimize their training. But protein powder regimens can become monotonous, and some flavors can be downright disgusting. Why not boost your supplements with a highly nutritious and overlooked source of protein, insects?

An estimated two billion people in developing countries worldwide already depend on more than 1,900 different species of insects for food, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization. Insect cuisine has long been a staple of diets around the world. Recipes incorporating bugs into snacks, main courses, and even desserts exist in many cultures. Unfortunately, insect cuisine remains a niche market in the United States, despite its nutritious and sustainable advantages.

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