People are eating cicadas for the protein benefits - but the

People are eating cicadas for the protein benefits - but there are health risks to cicada cookies, cocktails, and pizzas
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Many people eat fried insects, including cicadas, as a source of protein. Ivan/Getty Images
With trillions of cicadas flying around, some people have decided to eat the insects.
Cicadas are rich in protein, and eating them is better for the environment compared to factory farming.
It's important to clean the insects properly before eating them.
With the emergence of trillions of Brood X cicadas in the US, Americans have more bugs flying around than they know what to do with.

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