This week on the show, Dr. Quave speaks with Dr. Aaron Dossey about a radical idea in the food industry: the inclusion of insects in the diet! Entomophagy, or the practice of eating insects, is a customary dietary habit in many parts of the world like South and Central America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Notwithstanding cultural norms, the main appeal of entomophagy on a global scale is the high efficiency of insects in food production. Insect proteins are not only efficient; they are also highly nutritious. They are an excellent source of essential amino acids and fatty acids along with low levels of saturated fat. Dr. Dossey's company, All Things Bugs LLC, started its journey in 2011 and became the world's first wholesaler of insect-based food ingredients. The company adopts a method of grinding insects into a powder for spray drying, increasing its versatility for the food industry. #EdibleInsects #Bugs #Insects #Foodie #Podcast #entomophagy