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Eating Insects Is Good for Your Gut
Protein (noun): A nutrient that helps build and repair body tissues.
Fiber (noun): A nutrient that helps keep our digestion healthy.
Microbes (noun): Tiny living things like bacteria and fungi.
Inflammation (noun): Swelling and redness in the body that can cause sickness.
Eating insects might sound strange, but they can be really good for you! Insects have lots of protein and fiber, which are important for our bodies. Scientists found that eating insects can help our gut, which is the part of our body that digests food.
How do insects help our gut?
Our gut has tiny creatures called microbes that help us digest food and stay healthy. When people eat insects, they get more good microbes in their gut. These microbes help us get more nutrients from our food and protect us from getting sick.
What did the scientists do?
Scientists asked 20 people to eat muffins and milkshakes with cricket powder for two weeks. They found that these people had more good microbes and less inflammation in their bodies. Inflammation can make us sick, so having less of it is good for our health.
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Protein (noun): A nutrient that helps build and repair body tissues.
Fiber (noun): A nutrient that helps keep our digestion healthy.
Microbes (noun): Tiny living things like bacteria and fungi.
Inflammation (noun): Swelling and redness in the body that can cause sickness.