Food

But this concept might soon change.

Brazilian top chefs are leading a gastronomic revolution by including bugs and other Amazonian ingredients, cooked with pioneering techniques, into their sophisticated menus, in a move that acknowledges the value of Brazil’s native food culture.

As with Ferran Adria’s molecular gastronomy revolution in the 90s, or Noma’s flowers and uncommon plants, this could eventually be imitated and lead to a wider use of insects in the human diet.

That extra fluid can be hard on your heart and blood vessels. It can cause high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease or stroke. High amounts of salt also raise your risk of kidney stones and bone loss.