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<blockquote data-quote="Opmmur" data-source="post: 69988" data-attributes="member: 13"><p><span style="font-size: 26px">How to Avoid Genetically Modified Foods</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">Genetically modified (GM) foods-are they safe or harmful? While regulatory authorities have approved GM food that is on the market, some people are concerned that there is risk of harm. Most foods we eat may contain ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). If you live in Europe, avoiding GM foods is easier since laws require labeling. In the US and Canada, however, food manufacturers are not required to label if their food is genetically modified or not. Here are some guidelines for steering clear of GM foods in your diet, if that is your choice.</span></p><p> </p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Become familiar with the most common applications of genetic modification</strong>. These are the products (and their derivatives) that are most likely to be genetically modified:</span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Thriving-Soybeans.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/1c/Thriving-Soybeans.jpg/550px-Thriving-Soybeans.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Soybeans - Gene taken from bacteria (<em>Agrobacterium</em> sp. strain CP4) and inserted into soybeans to make them more resistant to herbicides.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-0" target="_blank">[1]</a> See <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Live-With-a-Soy-Allergy" target="_blank">How to Live With a Soy Allergy</a> for more information on avoiding soy products</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Corn - There are two main varieties of GE corn. One has a Gene from the soil bacterium <em>Bacillus thuringiensis</em> inserted to produce the Bt toxin, which poisons Lepidoteran (moths and butterflies) pests.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-1" target="_blank">[2]</a> There are also several events which are resistant to various herbicide. Present in <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-High-Fructose-Corn-Syrup" target="_blank">high fructose corn syrup</a> and glucose/fructose which is prevalent in a wide variety of foods in America.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Rapeseed/Canola - Gene added/transferred to make crop more resistant to herbicide.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Sugar beets - Gene added/transferred to make crop more resistant to Monsanto's Roundup herbicide.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Cotton - engineered to produce Bt toxin. The seeds are pressed into cottonseed oil, which is a common ingredient in vegetable oil and margarine.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Dairy - Cows injected with GE hormone rBGH/rBST; possibly fed GM grains and hay.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Sugar. In 2012 the FDA approved GMO Beet Sugars to be allowed to be sold on the market under the name.... "SUGAR" So now, when we go to buy "All Natural" Breyer's Ice Cream, we can't even know for sure that we are actually eating regular natural cane sugar. If you see "CANE SUGAR" there's a good chance it's not GMO. This is one of the biggest frustrations with labelling, as sugar is in so many things, and we might be avoiding food that POSSIBLY has GMO sugar, but really does not.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Papayas.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Zucchini.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Corn sold directly to the consumer at Roadside stands / markets. Buy organic corn, popcorn, corn chips only.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Baked goods: Often has one or more of the common GM ingredients in them. Why do we need corn or soy in our bread, snacks or desserts? It's hard to find mixes to use as well. Some brands avoid GMs, find one you like and try to stick with it. Organic is one option, learning how to cook brownies, etc, from scratch with your own organic oils is another.</span></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 18px">2</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Buy food labeled 100% <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-the-Most-Important-Organic-Foods" target="_blank">organic</a></strong>. The US and Canadian governments do not allow manufacturers to label something 100% organic if that food has been genetically modified or been fed genetically modified feed. You may find that organic food is more expensive and different in appearance from conventional products.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Dakota-Beef.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ee/Dakota-Beef.jpg/550px-Dakota-Beef.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> </span><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Also, just because something says "organic" on it does not mean that it does not contain GMs. In fact, it can still contain up to 30% GMs, so be sure the labels say 100% organic.</span></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 18px">3</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Trusted Organic Certification institutions include QAI, Oregon Tilth, and CCOF</strong>. Look for their mark of approval on the label of the product.USDA Organic standards pale in comparison , do not consider a product 100% organic if it is only USDA Organic Certified.</span><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">This applies to eggs, as well. Eggs labeled "free-range", "natural", or "cage-free" are not necessarily GE-free; look for eggs to be 100% organic.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-2" target="_blank">[3]</a></span></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 18px">4</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Recognize fruit and vegetable label numbers</strong>.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Image:20120105-OC-AMW-0487.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f2/20120105-OC-AMW-0487.jpg/550px-20120105-OC-AMW-0487.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> </span><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">If it is a 4-digit number, the food is conventionally produced.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">If it is a 5-digit number beginning with an 8, it is GM. However, do not trust that GE foods will have a PLU identifying it as such, because PLU labeling is optional. <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-3" target="_blank">[4]</a></span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">If it is a 5-digit number beginning with a 9, it is</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"> organic.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-4" target="_blank">[5]</a></span></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 18px">5</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Purchase beef that is 100% grass-fed</strong>. Most cattle in the U.S. are grass-fed, but spend the last portion of their lives in feedlots where they may be given GM corn, the purpose of which is to increase intramuscular fat and marbling. If you're looking to stay away from GM0s, make sure the cattle were <strong>100%</strong> grass-fed or pasture-fed (sometimes referred to as grass-finished or pasture-finished).</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Image:North-Shore-Kauai-Beef-Stickers.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cb/North-Shore-Kauai-Beef-Stickers.jpg/550px-North-Shore-Kauai-Beef-Stickers.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> </span><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">The same applies to meat from other herbivores such as sheep.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">There is also the slight possibility that the animals were fed GM alfalfa, although this is less likely if you buy meat locally.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">With non-ruminants like pigs and poultry that cannot be 100% grass-fed, it's better to look for meat that is 100% organic.</span></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 18px">6</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Seek products that are specifically labeled as non-GM or GMO-free</strong>. However, it is rare to find products labeled as such. You can also research websites that list companies and foods that do not use genetically modified foods, <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-5" target="_blank">[6]</a>, but be aware that information is often incomplete and conflicting interests may not be declared.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Voting-or-shopping.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ab/Voting-or-shopping.jpg/550px-Voting-or-shopping.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> </span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 18px">7</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Shop locally</strong>. Although more than half of all GM foods are produced in the US,<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-6" target="_blank">[7]</a> most of it comes from large, industrial farms. By shopping at <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Save-Money-at-a-Farmers%27-Market" target="_blank">farmers' markets</a>, signing up for a subscription from a local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, or patronizing a local co-op, you may be able to avoid GM products and possibly <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Save-Money" target="_blank">save money</a> at the same time.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Raspberries-at-the-West-End-Farmers-Market-in-Vancouver%2C-BC.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cd/Raspberries-at-the-West-End-Farmers-Market-in-Vancouver%2C-BC.jpg/550px-Raspberries-at-the-West-End-Farmers-Market-in-Vancouver%2C-BC.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> </span><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">More and more small farms are offering grains and meat directly to customers, in addition to the usual fare (vegetables, fruit, herbs).</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px">Shopping locally may also give you the opportunity to speak to the farmer and find out how he or she feels about GMOs and whether or not they use them in their own operation.</span></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 18px">8</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Buy whole foods</strong>. Favor foods that you can cook and prepare yourself, rather than foods that are processed or prepared (e.g. anything that comes in a box or a bag, including fast food). What you lose in convenience, you may recover in money saved and satisfaction gained, as well as increased peace of mind. Try cooking a meal from scratch once or twice a week--you may enjoy it and decide to do it more often.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 18px">9</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Grow your own food</strong>. This way you know exactly what was grown, and what went into growing it.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Image:2010-August%2CMy-Vegetable-garden..jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0a/2010-August%2CMy-Vegetable-garden..jpg/550px-2010-August%2CMy-Vegetable-garden..jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></span></li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Opmmur, post: 69988, member: 13"] [SIZE=7]How to Avoid Genetically Modified Foods[/SIZE] [SIZE=5]Genetically modified (GM) foods-are they safe or harmful? While regulatory authorities have approved GM food that is on the market, some people are concerned that there is risk of harm. Most foods we eat may contain ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). If you live in Europe, avoiding GM foods is easier since laws require labeling. In the US and Canada, however, food manufacturers are not required to label if their food is genetically modified or not. Here are some guidelines for steering clear of GM foods in your diet, if that is your choice.[/SIZE] [LIST=1] [*][SIZE=5][B]Become familiar with the most common applications of genetic modification[/B]. These are the products (and their derivatives) that are most likely to be genetically modified:[/SIZE] [URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Thriving-Soybeans.jpg'][IMG]http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/1c/Thriving-Soybeans.jpg/550px-Thriving-Soybeans.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [LIST] [*][SIZE=5]Soybeans - Gene taken from bacteria ([I]Agrobacterium[/I] sp. strain CP4) and inserted into soybeans to make them more resistant to herbicides.[URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-0'][1][/URL] See [URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Live-With-a-Soy-Allergy']How to Live With a Soy Allergy[/URL] for more information on avoiding soy products[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]Corn - There are two main varieties of GE corn. One has a Gene from the soil bacterium [I]Bacillus thuringiensis[/I] inserted to produce the Bt toxin, which poisons Lepidoteran (moths and butterflies) pests.[URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-1'][2][/URL] There are also several events which are resistant to various herbicide. Present in [URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-High-Fructose-Corn-Syrup']high fructose corn syrup[/URL] and glucose/fructose which is prevalent in a wide variety of foods in America.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]Rapeseed/Canola - Gene added/transferred to make crop more resistant to herbicide.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]Sugar beets - Gene added/transferred to make crop more resistant to Monsanto's Roundup herbicide.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]Cotton - engineered to produce Bt toxin. The seeds are pressed into cottonseed oil, which is a common ingredient in vegetable oil and margarine.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]Dairy - Cows injected with GE hormone rBGH/rBST; possibly fed GM grains and hay.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]Sugar. In 2012 the FDA approved GMO Beet Sugars to be allowed to be sold on the market under the name.... "SUGAR" So now, when we go to buy "All Natural" Breyer's Ice Cream, we can't even know for sure that we are actually eating regular natural cane sugar. If you see "CANE SUGAR" there's a good chance it's not GMO. This is one of the biggest frustrations with labelling, as sugar is in so many things, and we might be avoiding food that POSSIBLY has GMO sugar, but really does not.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]Papayas.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]Zucchini.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]Corn sold directly to the consumer at Roadside stands / markets. Buy organic corn, popcorn, corn chips only.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]Baked goods: Often has one or more of the common GM ingredients in them. Why do we need corn or soy in our bread, snacks or desserts? It's hard to find mixes to use as well. Some brands avoid GMs, find one you like and try to stick with it. Organic is one option, learning how to cook brownies, etc, from scratch with your own organic oils is another.[/SIZE] [/LIST] [*][SIZE=5]2[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Buy food labeled 100% [URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-the-Most-Important-Organic-Foods']organic[/URL][/B]. The US and Canadian governments do not allow manufacturers to label something 100% organic if that food has been genetically modified or been fed genetically modified feed. You may find that organic food is more expensive and different in appearance from conventional products.[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Dakota-Beef.jpg'][IMG]http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ee/Dakota-Beef.jpg/550px-Dakota-Beef.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=5]Also, just because something says "organic" on it does not mean that it does not contain GMs. In fact, it can still contain up to 30% GMs, so be sure the labels say 100% organic.[/SIZE] [/LIST] [*][SIZE=5]3[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Trusted Organic Certification institutions include QAI, Oregon Tilth, and CCOF[/B]. Look for their mark of approval on the label of the product.USDA Organic standards pale in comparison , do not consider a product 100% organic if it is only USDA Organic Certified.[/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=5]This applies to eggs, as well. Eggs labeled "free-range", "natural", or "cage-free" are not necessarily GE-free; look for eggs to be 100% organic.[URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-2'][3][/URL][/SIZE] [/LIST] [*][SIZE=5]4[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Recognize fruit and vegetable label numbers[/B].[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Image:20120105-OC-AMW-0487.jpg'][IMG]http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f2/20120105-OC-AMW-0487.jpg/550px-20120105-OC-AMW-0487.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=5]If it is a 4-digit number, the food is conventionally produced.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]If it is a 5-digit number beginning with an 8, it is GM. However, do not trust that GE foods will have a PLU identifying it as such, because PLU labeling is optional. [URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-3'][4][/URL][/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]If it is a 5-digit number beginning with a 9, it is[/SIZE] [SIZE=5] organic.[URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-4'][5][/URL][/SIZE] [/LIST] [*][SIZE=5]5[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Purchase beef that is 100% grass-fed[/B]. Most cattle in the U.S. are grass-fed, but spend the last portion of their lives in feedlots where they may be given GM corn, the purpose of which is to increase intramuscular fat and marbling. If you're looking to stay away from GM0s, make sure the cattle were [B]100%[/B] grass-fed or pasture-fed (sometimes referred to as grass-finished or pasture-finished).[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Image:North-Shore-Kauai-Beef-Stickers.jpg'][IMG]http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cb/North-Shore-Kauai-Beef-Stickers.jpg/550px-North-Shore-Kauai-Beef-Stickers.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=5]The same applies to meat from other herbivores such as sheep.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]There is also the slight possibility that the animals were fed GM alfalfa, although this is less likely if you buy meat locally.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]With non-ruminants like pigs and poultry that cannot be 100% grass-fed, it's better to look for meat that is 100% organic.[/SIZE] [/LIST] [*][SIZE=5]6[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Seek products that are specifically labeled as non-GM or GMO-free[/B]. However, it is rare to find products labeled as such. You can also research websites that list companies and foods that do not use genetically modified foods, [URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-5'][6][/URL], but be aware that information is often incomplete and conflicting interests may not be declared.[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Voting-or-shopping.jpg'][IMG]http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ab/Voting-or-shopping.jpg/550px-Voting-or-shopping.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]7[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Shop locally[/B]. Although more than half of all GM foods are produced in the US,[URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Foods#_note-6'][7][/URL] most of it comes from large, industrial farms. By shopping at [URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Save-Money-at-a-Farmers%27-Market']farmers' markets[/URL], signing up for a subscription from a local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, or patronizing a local co-op, you may be able to avoid GM products and possibly [URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Save-Money']save money[/URL] at the same time.[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Raspberries-at-the-West-End-Farmers-Market-in-Vancouver%2C-BC.jpg'][IMG]http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cd/Raspberries-at-the-West-End-Farmers-Market-in-Vancouver%2C-BC.jpg/550px-Raspberries-at-the-West-End-Farmers-Market-in-Vancouver%2C-BC.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=5]More and more small farms are offering grains and meat directly to customers, in addition to the usual fare (vegetables, fruit, herbs).[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]Shopping locally may also give you the opportunity to speak to the farmer and find out how he or she feels about GMOs and whether or not they use them in their own operation.[/SIZE] [/LIST] [*][SIZE=5]8[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Buy whole foods[/B]. Favor foods that you can cook and prepare yourself, rather than foods that are processed or prepared (e.g. anything that comes in a box or a bag, including fast food). What you lose in convenience, you may recover in money saved and satisfaction gained, as well as increased peace of mind. Try cooking a meal from scratch once or twice a week--you may enjoy it and decide to do it more often.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=5]9[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Grow your own food[/B]. This way you know exactly what was grown, and what went into growing it.[/SIZE] [SIZE=5][URL='http://www.wikihow.com/Image:2010-August%2CMy-Vegetable-garden..jpg'][IMG]http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0a/2010-August%2CMy-Vegetable-garden..jpg/550px-2010-August%2CMy-Vegetable-garden..jpg[/IMG][/URL][/SIZE] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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