GMO
“Dirty Dozen” List – Pesticides in Produce
Each Year EWG (Environmental Working Group) publishes their list of the “Dirty Dozen” pesticides in produce. In 2023 this is what their intensive research found, not just of the ‘Dirty Dozen” but also of the “Clean 15”. See the full list here: EWG’s 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce | Full List The Shopper’s…
Read MoreCorporations Fighting Against GMO Labeling
According to Buycott — “On July 29, 2016, President Obama signed into law a bill that preempts Vermont’s GMO labeling law and substitutes a federal law that allows food companies to hide information about GMOs behind confusing QR barcodes. “The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and its members, including Monsanto, spent nearly $400 million over the…
Read More8 Reasons GMOs are Bad for You
According to Organic Authority there are reasons to be concerned about GMO (genetically modified organism) foods. “Genetically engineered foods have not been proven to be safe, but the few studies conducted don’t look so hot. The organs of rats who ate genetically modified potatoes showed signs of chronic wasting, and female rates fed a diet…
Read MoreWhat is Non-GMO?
According to the Organic and Non-GMO Report: “Non-GMO means non-genetically modified organisms. GMOs (genetically modified organisms), are novel organisms created in a laboratory using genetic modification/engineering techniques. Scientists and consumer and environmental groups have cited many health and environmental risks with foods containing GMOs. As a result of the risks, many people in the United…
Read MoreGMOs & Gluten Disorders
Thinking of starting off the New Year pursuing better health? A new study supports the link between Roundup and gluten-related disorders, according to the Institute for Responsible Technology. “…evidence suggests that genetically modified foods, such as soy and corn, may help explain the recent explosion of gluten-related disorders, which now affect up to 18 million…
Read MoreThe Best Type of Bread to Digest
According to The Nutrition Watchdog there is one type of bread that stands out from all the rest as to easier to digest, better for blood sugar control and more… 3 Reasons THIS Kind of Bread is Healthier to Eat “Bread gets a lot of bashing these days, especially in light of ‘low-carb’ or Paleo…
Read MoreMonsanto Hit with $290 million Cancer liability ruling Over Roundup
Our regular readers know that we are concerned about the health dangers of GMO foods, (genetically modified foots), but we are also concerned about glyphosate, (which has been banned in other countries such as Brazil), found in Roundup and other such products, and to that end, Monsanto most recently was hit with a $290 million…
Read MoreGMO – Apples & Meat
According to GMO News … “So far, it’s been pretty easy to avoid consuming genetically-engineered food. Buying organic and looking out for Non-GMO Project verification can give you assurance that you’re not getting anything genetically engineered. Could all that be about to change? A new wave of genetically engineered food is about to hit the…
Read MoreMonsanto’s Roundup Decimates Microbes in Soils and the Human Gut
Gut bacteria is gaining increasing attention for the role it plays in our overall health. Given its influence on everything from immune function to digestion to brain function, research has been consistently showing the power of healthy gut bacteria – and the dangers of getting it wrong. Unfortunately, one very common chemical that has made…
Read MoreFirst GMO Animal Food Coming to USA
We are all learning that GMO foods are bad for people to eat! Up to this point such food products have been primarily grains, but now, according to the Center for Food Safety, the FDA has approved the import and selling of GMO animal foods, starting with Salmon. “Genetically engineered (GE) salmon were approved by the U.S.…
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