Slightly Nutty?

Why are so many people suddenly talking about bugs?

Let alone eating them? What an icky thought of seeing a bug in my house, never mind popping one into my mouth.

Have these's guys gone completely nuts?

Arn't we meant to DE-bug everything? Even our computer bugs need to be exterminated.

I needed to find out more information, I mean, it is beyond my western mindset to be eating something that has been related to a pest for as long as I have known.

Turns out that eating insects is way more popular then I realised. Here, in Australia, the indigenous people have been eating bush tucker bugs for thousands of years, in fact, throughout the World, 80% of the population are already eating the little critters.

Why are they becoming so popular? Health and environmental factors are leaning us towards this bug eating movement.

Now, I don't know about you but crickets, compared to most bugs, seem way more easier on they eye. As they are so closely related to their Aqua cousins, the prawn, they seem much more easy to stomach.

So, what exactly happens when they do hit our stomach?

Crickets are rich in vitamin and minerals, including many nutrients that the western world are deficient in. They are a complete protein source ideal for post workout recovery. Containing all your essential amino acids. (Essential: meaning that your body can not make it alone). Iron, calcium, vitamin B12 and fibre are just a few of the benefits. Our bodies recognise these all natural, non synthetic minerals and vitamins and are able to use them effectively.

Related to shellfish, the crickets outer shell contains chitin which has got probiotic goodness, to make your gut and mind a happy one. The gut is the second brain after all! (** Watch out anyone with a shellfish allergy, if you can't eat prawns you probably can't eat crickets either).

But, still even with all the health benefits and nutrition data, can't get your head around eating a whole one?

Cricket flour bridges that gap between the ick factor of eating a full cricket and still reaping the health benefits.

I've tried many protein bars over the years, whey, soy, pea... you name it, I love a good protein hit after my work out. Cricket protein bars gives me the natural health benefits without the synthetic vitamins, sugar or a chalky after taste. A much more healthier, and tasty, choice.

So, you are tempted and almost ready to try, but, wondering what this super food tastes like?

A: Slightly nutty, mixed with other flavours, crickets are very devisable and take on many great tastes. Mixed with chocolate, orange, mint or chilli, it is very adaptable and most that have tried them in a bar swear that they cannot even taste the cricket!

Wondering where can you get your hands on a Cricket Powered Protein Bar?

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