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A vendor sorts out crickets to sell in Cambodia. ...


              A vendor sorts out crickets to sell in Cambodia. ...
AFP
Thu Jul 3, 12:06 PM

A vendor sorts out crickets to sell in Cambodia. The owners of Vij's restaurant knew they were taking a huge gamble when they decided to add bugs to the menu of their upscale, internationally-known Vancouver eaterie. But gram for gram, experts say insects are more nutritious to eat and better for the environment to produce than popular foods such as beef and chicken.

Photo:Tang Chhin Sothy/AFP

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