WHY SHOULD I EAT CRICKET PROTEIN?
Are you looking for a quick-and-easy protein with maximum nutrition?
Look no further than cricket flour (also known as cricket protein powder). Cricket flour is quickly gaining popularity as a protein source that contains more key nutrients than meat while being much cleaner and more sustainable.
Cricket flour contains easy-to-digest protein, all 9 essential amino acids, vitamin B12, iron, prebiotics, and fiber. In addition to complete protein, cricket flour is high in healthy fats (such as omega-3s) and low in saturated fat.
*Cricket powder vs other food
Why do people eat cricket powder?
People love cricket protein powder because it is a quick and easy way to consume clean protein. Cricket has more protein than beef, more iron than spinach, and more vitamin b12 than eggs. It does not contain any antibiotics, growth hormones, or pesticides. Plus it is super easy to use – no cooking required.
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A sustainable solution for feeding the world
Cricket flour is not only good for your health, but it is also good for the environment.
Cricket uses 1800 times less water than beef, consumes 12 times less feed, and emits 100 times fewer carbon greenhouse gases.
Cricket protein can also be grown indoors, vertically, and in urban areas, freeing up land for restoration and other purposes.
*Sustainable cricket powder vs beef, pork and chicken
Benefits of cricket flour for gut health
Incorporating cricket flour into your diet can lead to a healthier gut.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Institute Madison’s of Environmental Studies discovered that eating cricket flour can promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, which is associated with a stronger immune system, more energy, a better mood, and overall health.
The study also discovered a decrease in TNF-alpha, an inflammatory protein in the blood that has been linked to depression and cancer.
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How Cricket Protein Powder Improves Your Health
Improves Intestinal Health
Cricket contains chitin, a powerful prebiotic fiber different from the dietary fiber found in fruits and vegetables, which constitutes the exoskeleton of arthropods such as insects and crustaceans.
Several studies have found that chitin is responsible for reducing inflammation and even reversing cases of irritable intestinal disease.
A healthy microbiota is associated with a stronger immune system, more energy, better mood, and better overall health.
Reduces Fatigue
Cricket flour contains more iron than beef. Iron assists in hemoglobin production which transports oxygen in the blood therefore it helps reduce fatigue resulting from a lack of hemoglobin.
Contributes to Brain Activity and Provides Energy
It contains 50 times more vitamin B12 than chicken and 7 times more than salmon. Vitamin B12 is necessary for converting food into energy and for the formation of red blood cells. Additionally, it is essential for the nervous system and brain to function properly.
Promotes Muscle Growth
Cricket is a great source of complete protein that exceeds the amount of protein found in beef, chicken, pork, and fish. It also contains 9 essential amino acids necessary for muscle growth and the entire metabolic process. These amino acids are called “essential” because the body doesn’t produce—they must be consumed through diet.
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What does cricket protein powder taste like?
Resembling almonds, cricket flour has a mild, nutty flavor that is great for both sweet and savory recipes. All Mighty Cricket products are gluten and dairy-free and made with 100% natural ingredients.
Overall, cricket flour is a great option for anyone looking to add a healthy and sustainable protein source to their diet.
It is a superior alternative to traditional meat sources due to its numerous health benefits and environmentally friendly properties.
Furthermore, because crickets eat almost anything, they are a sustainable and environmentally friendly source of food.
So why not give it a shot and incorporate cricket flour into your diet?
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