How Do You Avoid Genetically Engineered Food?
As a consumer, each time you go to the super market you put yourself at risk for buying and eating genetically modified foods. There is no requirement in the United States to label genetically engineered food and it’s impossible to tell just by looking. Follow this guide to avoid the consumption of these hazardous and unpredictable foods. Buy Certified Organic. Organic food has not been genetically modified as long as the growers do not use bio-engineered seed. If the label says “organic” we can generally assume the food does not contain genetically engineered materials. Watch out for Dairy! If the cows have been fed genetically modified grains and treated with Bovine Growth Hormone, it’s being passed to the consumer through their milk. The best way to avoid this problem is to buy organic dairy products whenever possible. They may cost more but the price is well worth the health of your family. Grow your own food whenever possible. Even if you live in the city or have no land to work w
