Today’s interesting fact has to do with Entomophagy, or the consumption of insects as food.

Over 1,000 insects are known to be eaten in 80% of the world.

Insect eating is now rare in the 'developed' world, but insects remain a popular food in many 'developing' regions,

There have been some studies that have suggested that most of the protein our ancestors ate came from insects, with the extra protein coming from small birds, fish, lizards, snakes and small mammals.

Insects are a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fats.

More importantly, the fats from insects are the mainly the coveted Omega 3 oils we are so encouraged to consume.

Free range chickens have higher Omega 3 oil in their meat and eggs, simply because they are able to consume any insects in their paddocks.

There are individuals and organisations who are suggesting we can fulfil all our dietary protein needs much easier, cheaper and with less impact on the environment, by switching from meat animals to various insects.