We have a right to know what's in our food.
Are you concerned about the lack of labeling of
Genetically Engineered Foods?
Here are 8 things you can do…
1. With just one click, tell the FDA that you support mandatory labeling of genetically engineered food.
2. Eat fresh! While some produce is genetically engineered, most GEs will be found in processed foods containing soy and corn. Eat more fresh vegetables and unprocessed foods. Your body will thank you and you will avoid genetically engineered foods.
3. Avoid the five products that are most likely to be genetically engineered (GE) - unless they state that they are not made with genetically engineered ingredients, have a verifiable claim such as Non-GMO Project Verified, or they are USDA certified organic: Corn, Soy, Canola, Cotton and Sugar made from beets (sugar from cane is NOT GMO).
corn: 88% of US corn planted is genetically engineered.
The vast majority of this is not sweet corn that you eat as corn-on-the-cob (although some of that is GE too), but corn grown for grain, animal feed, fuel, sweeteners, and cooking oil. This type of genetically altered corn is found in many processed foods in different forms, including high fructose corn syrup, corn oil, corn starch, and corn flour. Many of the popular cereals, crackers, frozen entrees, tortillas, pizza dough, salad dressing, and corn chips likely contain GE ingredients. Livestock is fed corn too so choose organic or grass fed meats and organic milk. Remember too that the synthetic growth hormone rbST or rBGH is a product of genetic engineering so look for organic milk or milk produced without rbST.
Source: USDA ERS
soy: 94% of all soybeans planted in the US are genetically engineered.
Soy is found in a multitude of food products including soy milk, soybean oil, soy proteins, lecithin, miso, textured vegetable proteins, soy proteins, soy sauce, soy flour and soy nuts. Livestock is fed soy too so choose organic or grass fed meats and organic milk. Remember too that the synthetic growth hormone rbST or rBGH is a product of genetic engineering so look for organic milk or milk produced without rbST.
Source: USDA ERS
cotton: 90% of the cotton planted in the US is genetically engineered.
Cotton finds its way into our food through cotton oil made from the cotton seeds that are removed in producing cotton fiber. Walk down the snack food aisles and pick up some chips, cookies, and cakes and you will find that cottonseed oil is prevalent in US food.
Source: USDA ERS
canola: Over 90%of Canola oil is genetically engineered.
Canola contains the lowest level of saturated fatty acids of any vegetable oil and is a rich source of Vitamin E.
Source: GMO Compass
sugar (from sugar beets): About 59% of the sugar produced in the US is made from sugar beets and 90% of the beets are genetically engineered.
No sugar made from cane is genetically engineered.
4. Look for the USDA Organic seal and buy organic – The National Organic Standards prohibit the use of genetic engineering.
5. Download the True Food Shopper’s Guide from the Center for Food Safety for a list of brands with products that claim to be made without genetic engineering (also available via mobile app).
6. Look for products that identify themselves as not genetically modified or Non- GMO, like Non-GMO Project Verified.
7. When in doubt, ask! Call the manufacturer of your favorite foods and ask if they contain genetically engineered products. This way you get the information you need and you can let the company know how you feel about GE foods.
8. Share the video with your friends and family on Twitter to encourage them to tell the FDA to Just Label It.
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