Insects are a family of animals with segmented bodies and jointed legs. And over the years, the number of people who are fond of eating insects have been on the increase. On a serious note, insects look really creepy, ugly and poisonous, but the truth is, they are very nutritious to the body. Here in Nigeria, people have been eating insects for a very long time now.
The practice of humans eating insects as food is known as “Entomophagy”. Most insects contains high quality vitamins, proteins, and minerals that are essential for human nutrition. There are so many edible insects available for people’s consumption. And in this article, I’ll be telling you guys about 5 insects which are loved and eaten in most parts of Nigeria. See them below;
5 Insects That Are Loved And Eaten By People In Nigeria.
1. Locust.
Eating locusts regularly comes with lots of amazing benefits to the body. It contains several nutrients such as iron, zinc, calcium, potassium, and lots more that helps to improve the immune system and enhance the growth of healthy bones and teeth in both children and adults. Locusts can either be fried, smoked or dried.
2. Cricket.
Crickets are one of the best insects that can serve as a source of food to man. They are very rich in potassium which helps to reduce bloating and inflammation in the body. Cricket can either be cooked or fried for consumption.
3. Termites.
Termites are a very popular source of food in Asia and also Africa. They have lots of wonderful health benefits in the body, especially to pregnant women, due to the strong presence of iron and calcium in them.
4. Grasshoppers.
Grasshoppers contains a very huge amount of protein and essential vitamins that could enable fast metabolism in the body. They are very yummy and can be cooked in different ways, fried, booked or salted.
5. Caterpillars.
Caterpillar are edible insects that contains lots of protein, healthy fats, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Regular eating of caterpillar is very good for the heart and could prevent heart related diseases such as cardiac arrest and high blood pressure…..See More
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