Killing You Softly!

Of all genetically modified produce, corn is one of the most harmful for your body. New studies have found some disturbing results on the damages that GMO can have on your body…

According to studies published in the International Journal of Biological Science, GMO corn can damage the liver, kidneys and other organs. Hopefully these studies and reports will help to raise awareness to manufacturers and the public that GMO produced food can actually be harmful to the body and should not be allowed in the stores.

When you go grocery shopping try to buy organic and when buying already made/processed foods look for the “Non-GMO” stamp on the labels. Lundberg Farms and Nature’s Path are just a couple of the companies that are participating in the Non-GMO project. This project is not only providing foods in their more natural and state, but it is also making a statement to the public that genetically modified foods are not safe and should be avoided. To learn more about the Non-GMO project and other related issues, you can learn more at http://www.non-gmoreport.com/ .

What you can do:

Be aware that corn, in some form, is added to over 70% of processed foods. Whether it is corn syrup, corn flour, or even stored in meat (animals are fed GMO corn), it is almost impossible to avoid unless you are making a conscious effort.
Unfortunately the US does not require food labels to say if they contain GMO ingredients. Buying organic will greatly minimize GM food intake because legally organic food can’t be genetically modified. If you are not sure if the produce is organic, look at the 4 number code on the produce sticker…if it begins with a “9” it is organic and “4” means conventional or nonorganic and is most likely genetically modified.
To minimize all GM foods pay special attention to all foods that contain soy, corn and canola because these crops are the most commonly genetically modified foods.

There is a great video that talks about the production of food, Monsanto (the largest seed/crop controller using GM seeds), how much GM corn has invaded the food industry, etc. It is called “The Future of Food” by Deborah Koons Garcia: http://www.ironweedfilms.com/films/the-future-of-food