Eating large quantities of insects

[nameuser]

Cricket Nutritional Info: 121 calories, 12.9 grams of protein, 5.5 g. of fat, 5.1 g. of carbohydrates

Mealworm Nutritional Info: Fat 27.2g, Protein 49.6g, Carbohydrates 6.9g (100 grams)

I eat mealworms and crickets. I can buy a 1kg of mealworms for £4 ($8), so it's a good deal. Also they're nice and crunchy.

Does anyone know if there are any harmful effects from eating too many insects(like 100g a day)?

[StoneGRMI]

You're not serious, are you?

[llrockyll]

if theres not alot of saturated fats in them then i dont see whats wrong with it but id research it more see if they get sprayed with pesticides.

[Maverick_J8]

Cricket Nutritional Info: 121 calories, 12.9 grams of protein, 5.5 g. of fat, 5.1 g. of carbohydrates

Mealworm Nutritional Info: Fat 27.2g, Protein 49.6g, Carbohydrates 6.9g (100 grams)

I eat mealworms and crickets. I can buy a 1kg of mealworms for £4 ($8), so it's a good deal. Also they're nice and crunchy.

Does anyone know if there are any harmful effects from eating too many insects(like 100g a day)?

However, if looking for sheer mass, pets are more effective.

Dog (per 100g): 500kcal Pro 60 Carbs 3 Fat 24

Parrot (per 100g) 345kcal Pro 37 Carbs 6 Fat 8


Parrot being the leaner option.

[nameuser]

Insects for consumption contain no pesticides in them.

Here is the nutritional breakdown of the minerals in mealworms:

Ca P Mg Na K
0.11% 0.77% 0.22% 0.14% 0.91%

Cu Fe Zn Mn Se
19ppm 43ppm 100ppm 14ppm 0.31ppm

Is it possible to overdose on any of these minerals by eating too much insects?

[ultra40]

Yeah. You will prob. die soon.

[TatMan]

WOW eating insects! Now ive seen it all!

[MuscleScience]

The only problem with eating large amounts of insects is the possible complications of having to much chitin in the GI tract. It is the main component of the exoskeleton of insects and is only broken down by micro-organisms. It can be thought of as a dietary fiber of sorts except that it is from insects. I know in pets like cats if they eat to many insects they can get a compacted GI tract. I don't know if this translates into humans though.

[Garnelek]

I just found a pic of mealworms!Dude how can u eat that shit??Are u asian or something?Thats GROSS!

[nameuser]

The only problem with eating large amounts of insects is the possible complications of having to much chitin in the GI tract. It is the main component of the exoskeleton of insects and is only broken down by micro-organisms. It can be thought of as a dietary fiber of sorts except that it is from insects. I know in pets like cats if they eat to many insects they can get a compacted GI tract. I don't know if this translates into humans though.

Ah, so I may get constipation in this case. Mealworms are mainly used as seasoning, not meant to be eaten in large quantities.

I've also read that lizards have been known to get fatty liver disease connected to eating too many insects.

I'd really like to know the dangers of this, since it's a such a convenient source of protein for me. (I don't eat mammals or fish).

[nameuser]

I just found a pic of mealworms!Dude how can u eat that shit??Are u asian or something?Thats GROSS!

Do you eat prawn or mantis shrimp? Same thing really

[ChuckLee]

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*puke*

[shifty_git]

Is this thread serious?

I imagine kitten is nice and lean.

[Jimmy Walker]

Ill be right back, I need to go make a mealworm shake

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

I eat people

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

you will be fine, but basing a diet off of bugs probably isn't the best idea

[Gators]

boogers are high in minerals and protein

[ChuckLee]

Eating cum will also raise your test levels

[Oki-Des]

I heard it can cut down on your dating significantly.
Haha.

[Mr_Tobz]

Cum is rich in protein

[Oki-Des]

Cum is rich in protein

It was already gross enough considering taking a fist full of bugs and downing them without the secret sauce you added to further increase the protein.
LOL.

[smokethedays]

you know, sometimes when u have dirreah it means that NOT all the nutrients have been processed and some are left in the shit it self, I would let mine go for $5/lb, what do u say? a steel, isnt it.

[tjpatrick1987]

If you eat to many insects you will eventually turn into one....then someone will eat you

[jakk9011]

you know, sometimes when u have dirreah it means that NOT all the nutrients have been processed and some are left in the shit it self, I would let mine go for $5/lb, what do u say? a steel, isnt it.

COME ON!!!
Nobody's gonna pay $5/lb for your crap.....

How about $3

[juicy_brucy]

A lot of you are being ignorant.

A large quantity of the worlds population eats insects as a part of every day life. This is fact, not fiction....

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

A lot of you are being ignorant.

A large quantity of the worlds population eats insects as a part of every day life. This is fact, not fiction....

ditto

[tjpatrick1987]

well im american punk ..i dont eat insects it is not a way of life here BOYYYYY

[juicy_brucy]

well im american punk ..i dont eat insects it is not a way of life here BOYYYYY

Correction. YOU ARE AN AMERICAN PUNK using the WORLD wide web.
The WORLD wide web reaches more places than just the USA.

[FallenWyvern]

I don't see how insects are different than lobsters or shrimp.

[MASTER]

Yeh this guy was aking a serious question and you guys are being less than helpful

[MASTER]

However I did hear dung beetles are rather nutritious, specifically the dung

[juicy_brucy]

Yeh this guy was aking a serious question and you guys are being less than helpful

Agreed.
I wish people would be more more mature and useful, instead of un-constructively criticizing someone for having cultural differences/needs.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

Yeah, I dont see anything wrong with it. Except for maybe what MuscleScience said. Thats the only thing that popped into my head when I first read this.

But pound for pound, they are more nutritious than any of the chicken, eggs, beef, etc, that we eat

[Mr.Wong]

dog is tasty, i eat it on a regular basis.

[Dukkit]

i throw them in with my pre pre workout meal. add some peanuts and cant even notice them.