Chicago Man Eats 100 Live Insects Daily, Claims Popcorn Taste
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News18•16-01-2026, 08:56
Chicago Man Eats 100 Live Insects Daily, Claims Popcorn Taste
- •Carlos, 26, from Chicago, consumes 100 live mealworms daily, describing their taste as butter popcorn.
- •He enjoys the sensation of insects crawling on his tongue and moving down his throat.
- •Carlos also eats cockroaches, finding their insides to be like custard, and has been eating insects since age 4.
- •His partner, Ashley, is concerned about his health, especially since doctors warn of bacteria entering his body and potentially eating brain tissue.
- •Carlos buys the insects from a store, spending up to $8, and is now gradually reducing his intake due to health concerns.
Why It Matters: A Chicago man's unusual diet of 100 live insects daily raises health concerns despite his enjoyment.
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