Top 5 Facts About Eating Bugs

Name: Top 5 Facts About Eating Bugs
Uploaded: 2026-10-08T20:14:40-04:00
Description: Most cultures in the world are all for entomophagy, or insect eating. And the rest of us, well, we should probably get used to it. Welcome to WatchMojo's Top 5 Facts, the series where we reveal five random facts about a fascinating topic. For this instalment, we're counting down 5 of the most essential things you probably didn't know about edible insects.

VOICE OVER: Chris Masson

Creepy, gross, and delicious? Many of you may be surprised to learn just how widespread (and sensible) the practice of eating insects is.
Most cultures in the world are all for entomophagy, or insect eating. And the rest of us, well, we should probably get used to it. Welcome to WatchMojo's Top 5 Facts, the series where we reveal-- you guessed it-- five random facts about a fascinating topic. For this instalment, we're counting down 5 of the most essential things you probably didn't know about edible insects.
Just how certain are you that you HAVEN'T been eating bugs, anyway?

#5: Crickets Have as Much Omega 3 as Salmon
#4: Insects Among the Most Eco-Friendly Crops
#3: Most of the World is Already Eating Them
#2: You'll Soon be Enjoying Them at Home
#1: You've Been Eating Them All Along

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