If you don't know whether or not you're eating genetically modified organisms, you're not alone—at least in the U.S. Despite the many petitions and appeals for state or federal regulations on labeling foods that contain GMOs, none have passed. And that means companies still don't have to disclose whether or not a product includes genetically modified organisms. What's the big deal, you ask? More than 60 countries require GMO labeling (or ban GMOs altogether) for a number of reasons. While … [Read more...]
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6 surprising facts about GMOs
You’re likely familiar with GMOs—genetically modified organisms that dominate the U.S. food supply. Labeling laws have been in the news lately and without any labeling, we the consumers are left to wonder what it is we’re eating and whether or not it’s safe. The biotech industry will tell you GMOs are safe—but what about all the pesticides and herbicides? And what really happens to a gene that’s been manipulated in a lab? Here are some things you may not know about GMOs. 1. According to … [Read more...]
What is GMOs?
GMO’s: What Are They and Are They Safe? Since being introduced in 1996, genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have made their way into 80 percent of grocery store foods. Developed by biotechnology companies, genetic engineering (GE) is a type of modern-day cross-breeding. Genes from organisms such as bacteria, viruses or animals are inserted into other, often unrelated, species. Unlike traditional breeding, though, GE creates new organisms that could never occur in nature. The … [Read more...]
5 reasons why processed food is killing you
Processed foods are one of the main reasons people all over the world are getting fat and sick. We eat TONS of them as a nation and globally. But what are processed foods and why are they so dangerous? Many foods are processed in some way, peanuts are churned into natural peanut butter, gourmet cheeses are made from milk, and homemade bread is made from a recipe. But there’s a difference between mechanical processing and chemical processing that creates so many dangerous junk foods like … [Read more...]