Hello @doitvoluntarily.
I don't eat meat or dairy and a few other things, so insects would be out for me, but I found this post really interesting. The whole issue seems to be based around mindset and perception. I don't find it weird or horrible to eat insects, considering their nutritional value, but predominantly it's the Western World that seems to turn it's head in disagreement and this has to be down to advertising and conditioning.
If it is true that you are what you eat, then the majority of Westerners are television advertisements. Repetitive symbloism, branding and product placement work towards selling you that item of desire. People cannot make links or think critically whilst purchasing a popuar branded burger, with regards to what is good for them and what isn't.
Anyway, I digress a little, but just wanted to say thank you for the post. It was well written and well put together and was a nice read and well sourced :).
Thank you.
Good point. Branding plays a massive role today.