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I have had a lot of my readers ask me what a GMO is.  What they do and why they are bad.  I hope this snippet can shed some light on the issue.

ge·net·i·cal·ly modified organism

n. Abbr. GMO

An organism whose genetic characteristics have been altered by the insertion of a modified gene or a gene from another organism using the techniques of genetic engineering.
(article snippet is from www.webmd.com)

*The term genetically modified food (also known as biotech or genetically engineered food) refers to crop plants that have been modified in the laboratory to enhance desired traits, such as resistance to herbicides or improved nutritional content. Experts say this science, like any other, has no guarantees.

Risks include:

  • Introducing allergens and toxins to food
  • Accidental contamination between genetically modified and non-genetically modified foods
  • Antibiotic resistance
  • Adversely changing the nutrient content of a crop
  • Creation of “super” weeds and other environmental risks

Benefits include:

  • Increased pest and disease resistance
  • Drought tolerance
  • Increased food supply*

None of the benefits listed affect our bodies.  All of the risks can cause serious consequences to our bodies.

Whether you choose to buy GMOs or not, you should at least know what they are. Sometimes we don’t have a choice.  Buying exclusively organic can be very expensive.  That is why I personally do not.  A majority of my purchases are, but I do have a budget to stick to.

Here is something to keep in mind, the more organic produce and products we buy, the more likely the price will come down.  Then we can all afford to have a choice.

 

*Information copied from www.webmd.com*

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