I find it pretty scary that over 70% of the food we eat have been genetically modified or engineered and we don’t even know it. In order to modify a food, the genes from one species in inserted into the genome of another using a virus as a carrier. Since only limited testing has been done, we don’t know if this is safe and it can lead to allergies to a food you could once eat because it has been injected with one that you are allergic to. You would think that being America, we would be more careful of the food we produce for our citizens, but GMO products have been banded by much of Europe and even third world countries. What’s wrong with us America? If you want to read more about it, please check out the link below.
Green Living QA: What Are GMO’s And Why Are They Bad For Us …
This means that if the wind blows seeds from GM crops into a neighboring organic field for example, the produce in that field could no longer be certified organic. Major retail outlets and supermarket chains across Europe will …
As a mother, I made the commitment to breast feed our daughter as recommended by my doctor for one year. The research and benefits at the time were overwhelming. Long before infant formula was available, children survived and thrived on breast milk. This study raised an eyebrow with me – is it really accurate. My daughter has no allergies of any kind and is growing up healthy and strong. In any case, you can read more about the study and reactions from other medical professionals, then make your own decision with your doctor. Click on the link below to read more…
Dr. Feingold is a leader in studying the effects of artificial dyes in our foods and a link to ADHD and other health problems. Our family has been on the Feingold Diet for some time, not due to any symptoms, but simply to eliminate the health risks from additives that are simply not necessary and provide no nutritional value.
This film, made in 2009, tells the story of how it is possible to create and consume food from real, sustainable sources. Interviews with farmers and chefs, beautifully filmed, will give you a new perspective on the importance of questioning the foods we consume. Ingredients is not rated – but definitely worth a view. Bon Appetit!
