Just the idea of eating bugs grosses most Western people out, but bugs have been part of the human diet for centuries across the world. More than ever, there are many good reasons we should start incorporating insects into our diet again. Compared to common meats, crickets contain about the same amount of protein, but even more vitamins and minerals and less fat. Also, it takes very little land and water to grow crickets, while 38% of the planet is now dedicated just for cow pastures.