If you'd like to know what livestock feel like when you're trying to get them to eat something new, why not experiment first on yourself and your family. Try out a new, nutritious food source? Like...
INSECTS!
Nutritional Value of Various Insects Per 100 grams
They're nutritious! Just check out this table from The Food Insects Newsletter, July 1996 (Vol. 9, No. 2, ed. by Florence V. Dunkel , Montana State University) and Bugs In the System, by May Berenbaum. In fact, in 1885 Vincent M. Holt's essay "Why Not Eat Insects" suggested that in addition to being tasty and nutritious, insects might also be the antidote to hunger in England. He offered several recipes and provided a menu of dishes with French names.
Cook up a little meal for your family this week. Need some recipes? We've got them for you!
Check your local pet store for the grasshoppers, cricket and meal worm ingredients you'll need. If you're just in the mood for a little snack food visit http://www.hotlix.com to order Larvets, a tasty meal worm snack in cheddar cheese, barbeque, and Mexican spice flavors! Betcha can't eat just one!
