With more protein per 100g consumed, Westerman has found the bugs to be the perfect substitute. We caught up with Jabar as he prepared a meal for a skeptical teammate and showed us how his diet prepares him for the field.
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Eating Caterpillars for Protein with a Pro Football Player
Jabar Westerman of the Montreal Alouettes used to be a vegan, but he found it difficult to get all of the protein that he needed in one meal. So instead of turning to traditional meat or chicken, he began eating caterpillars.