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Nicole Manzi

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I would completely refuse to digest bugs.

Yes bugs provide protein but just how much are you actually getting from it compared to a juicy, delicious steak? There's no way that eating insects can be filling and that much healthier for you when compared to other sources of food like vegetables.

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    edward long 100+

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    Sep 14 2012: Digestion is an involutary biological function. You cannot command your body to not digest a tummy full of grub worms and maggots. Mmmmm.
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    Ken brown 30+

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    Sep 14 2012: I always wondered what we could do with cockroaches.We have a an insect dubbed the "Huhu bug" lightly crisped it tastes like peanut butter.

  • george lockwood 30+

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    Sep 14 2012: Aren't bugs pretty much in everything that we eat?
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      edward long 100+

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      Sep 14 2012: I think the FDA allows a certain percentage of bugs and bug parts in any food process.
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