Tuesday, June 4, 2013

What is GMO?

GMOs, or “genetically modified organisms,” are plants or animals created through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE). This experimental technology merges DNA from different species, creating unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and viral genes that cannot occur in nature or in traditional crossbreeding.






GMO Foods List: Top 10 Worst Foods

1. Corn-One of the most prominent GMO foods, avoiding corn is a no-brainer.

2. Soy- Found in tofu, vegetarian products, soybean oil, soy flour, and numerous other products, soy is also modified to resist herbicides.

3. SugarAccording to NaturalNews, genetically-modified sugar beets were introduced to the U.S. market in 2009.
4. Aspartame- Aspartame is a toxic additive used in numerous food products, and should be avoided for numerous reasons, including the fact that it is created with genetically modified bacteria.

5. Papayas-This one may come as a surprise to all of you tropical-fruit lovers. GMO papayas have been grown in Hawaii for consumption since 1999. Though they can’t be sold to countries in the European Union, they are welcome with open arms in the U.S. and Canada.

6. Canol- One of the most chemically altered foods in the U.S. diet.  

7. Cotton- Found in cotton oil, cotton originating in India and China in particular has serious risks.

8. Dairy- Your dairy products may contain growth hormones- If you must drink milk, buy organic.

9.  Zucchini 

10) Yellow Squash

Avoid GMO foods  by buying 100% organic or growing your own!


http://beforeitsnews.com/economics-and-politics/2013/04/top-10-worst-gmo-foods-for-your-gmo-foods-list-2451518.html