Chiropractors are experts on nutrition, and are a good source for determining what foods will best fuel your body. They can also offer advice on foods to avoid, and recently leading the group of foods to avoid are Genetically Modified Organisms or (GMO's).
GMO's are known to be organisms whose genes or genetic characteristics have been changed through genetic engineering. DNA from one species can be transferred into another organism in labs, thereby developing new strains of animals, plants, bacteria and viral genes. These new organisms would not be found in nature if it weren't for this crossbreeding. And while more variety in our food sources seems like a positive, many leading nutrition experts feel that eating these newly modified organisms may not be in our best interest.
GMO labeling has recently been a hot topic, with campaigns all over the internet and social media sites such as Facebook. Most polls prove that Americans want GMO's labeled, so they know whether a food has been genetically modified and can make an informed choice about whether or not to purchase or consume it. Approximately 80% of our country's prepackaged foods contain GMO's despite the fact that the majority of Americans state they would not buy food that has been genetically modified. People are making a stand to get GMO's restricted from our food supply, or at least to have these foods labeled properly.
The companies providing the research to the U.S. FDA on GMO's safety are often conducted by the very same companies that produce them. Campaign contributions and political lobbying are effective in getting laws passed that allow GMO's to stay in our food supply unlabeled. GMO labeling campaigns have been started by organizations and states to prevent this. Other countries have restricted or even banned GMO's until they are proven safe. Many Americans want the same bans and restrictions to allow individuals the opportunity to decide whether or not to feed these genetically modified foods to their families. Many people do not want to consume these GMO's until they are proven safe. There are also many Americans who do not know what a GMO is, and therefore are unaware of the potential threat in their food supply.
If reading labels for GMO's is new to you, an easy way to begin is to start with identifying and potentially avoiding these 10 foods: aspartame, canola, corn, cotton, dairy, papayas, soy, sugar, yellow squash and zucchini. It is believed that consuming the GMO variety of these foods could be harmful to your health. These foods are prevalent in big chain grocery stores, so purchasing them at farmer's markets and CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture) could make it easier to find the non-GMO variety. Searching for the label non-GMO or USDA-organic also ensures the product is free of GMO's.
It may feel overwhelming to identify and eliminate GMO foods in your diet. Your local chiropractor can help you identify safe foods, and can suggest local places to purchase non-GMO foods. Chiropractors can also help you support your healthy diet with proper supplements to keep you looking and feeling your best.
GMO's are known to be organisms whose genes or genetic characteristics have been changed through genetic engineering. DNA from one species can be transferred into another organism in labs, thereby developing new strains of animals, plants, bacteria and viral genes. These new organisms would not be found in nature if it weren't for this crossbreeding. And while more variety in our food sources seems like a positive, many leading nutrition experts feel that eating these newly modified organisms may not be in our best interest.
GMO labeling has recently been a hot topic, with campaigns all over the internet and social media sites such as Facebook. Most polls prove that Americans want GMO's labeled, so they know whether a food has been genetically modified and can make an informed choice about whether or not to purchase or consume it. Approximately 80% of our country's prepackaged foods contain GMO's despite the fact that the majority of Americans state they would not buy food that has been genetically modified. People are making a stand to get GMO's restricted from our food supply, or at least to have these foods labeled properly.
The companies providing the research to the U.S. FDA on GMO's safety are often conducted by the very same companies that produce them. Campaign contributions and political lobbying are effective in getting laws passed that allow GMO's to stay in our food supply unlabeled. GMO labeling campaigns have been started by organizations and states to prevent this. Other countries have restricted or even banned GMO's until they are proven safe. Many Americans want the same bans and restrictions to allow individuals the opportunity to decide whether or not to feed these genetically modified foods to their families. Many people do not want to consume these GMO's until they are proven safe. There are also many Americans who do not know what a GMO is, and therefore are unaware of the potential threat in their food supply.
If reading labels for GMO's is new to you, an easy way to begin is to start with identifying and potentially avoiding these 10 foods: aspartame, canola, corn, cotton, dairy, papayas, soy, sugar, yellow squash and zucchini. It is believed that consuming the GMO variety of these foods could be harmful to your health. These foods are prevalent in big chain grocery stores, so purchasing them at farmer's markets and CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture) could make it easier to find the non-GMO variety. Searching for the label non-GMO or USDA-organic also ensures the product is free of GMO's.
It may feel overwhelming to identify and eliminate GMO foods in your diet. Your local chiropractor can help you identify safe foods, and can suggest local places to purchase non-GMO foods. Chiropractors can also help you support your healthy diet with proper supplements to keep you looking and feeling your best.
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