genetically
MODIFIED
ORGANISMs
If you ask the USDA, GMOs are safe for consumption.
HOWEVER
It is unclear all of the longterm effects that GMO foods can have on our health. Studies have shown some alarming changes to the “genome and the epigenome (pattern of gene expression) by those consuming gmo foods.
OTher potential health risks of gmos
1. Allergic Reactions Increasing 2. Antibiotic Resistance 3. Cancer 4. Loss of Nutrition 5. Toxicity
1. Increased Crop Yields / Profits 2. Resistance to Pests and Diseases 3. Tolerance to Herbicides 4. Extended Shelf Life
GMO?
You may not even realize the foods you are consuming are genetically modified. Here are the most common GMO foods.
1. Corn 2. Soy 3. Canola 4. Alfalfa 5. Sugar Beets 6. Cotton 7. Papaya 8. Summer Squash/Zucchini 9. Animal Products 10. Microbes and Enzymes 11. Apples 12. Potatoes
AVOID GMOs?
Buy Certified Organic foods whenever possible.
Organic food products are not allowed to be genetically modified or contain genetically modified ingredients.
Buy foods with the official non-gmo project seal.
These foods have passed the standard and do not contain gmo ingredients.
Learn how to read labels carefully.
Look for ingredients that are likely to be gmo. Avoid seed oils and other high risk ingredients.
Buy from small farms.
Local produce, meat, and dairy products from small farms are much less likely to be gmo. Always talk to your local farmers to better understand their farming practice and how they grow their food and feed their animals.