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What’s Wrong with Genetically Engineered Food
Genetically Engineered food does not have to be labeled in America. Roughly 75% of U.S. processed foods- boxed cereals, other grain products, breads, chips, cookies, candy, frozen dinners, cooking oils and more- contain some genetically modified ingredients. Nearly every (non-organic) product containing corn, soy, canola and cottonseed oil, and a growing amount of wheat and rice, is contaminated with GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms). Because there is no labeling, there is no way to know what foods contain GMOs. However, certain products are more likely to be contaminated with GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Certified Organic food is supposed to be safe from GMO, but there is no way to guard them forever. The clock is ticking. Read More »
Top 10 Reasons to Buy Organic
Tell me what you eat, and I shall tell you what you are. – Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826)
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Top 10 Reasons to Buy Local
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The Fateful Five of Genetic Engineering
“The Fateful Five” are the dominant hosts of GMO. Unless otherwise specified, put your money on the fact that these foods are genetically modified. Certified organic food is considered safe from GMO contamination, and labels that read “GMO-free” are generally trustworthy. Read More »
The Dirty Dozen
The “dirty dozen” are the most commonly and highly contaminated foods with pesticides and chemicals, even after washing and peeling. The research used to compile this list is from extensive independent tests run by the FDA and the USDA from over 100,000 samples of food. The chemical pesticides detected in these studies are known to cause cancer, birth defects, nervous system and brain damage, and development problems in children. Read More »
