Chiropractors are experts on nutrition, and are a good source for determining what foods will best fuel your body. They can also offer advice on foods to avoid, and recently leading the group of foods to avoid are Genetically Modified Organisms or (GMO's).
GMO's are defined as organisms whose genetic characteristics have been altered by the insertion of a modified gene or a gene from another organism, by the technique of genetic engineering. This somewhat new science allows DNA from one species to be injected into another species in a lab, creating combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and viral genes that do not occur naturally or through traditional crossbreeding methods. Now this variety might sound like a good thing, but most experts agree that consuming genetically modified foods may be cause for concern.
GMO labeling has recently been a hot topic, with campaigns all over the internet and social media sites such as Facebook. Most polls prove that Americans want GMO's labeled, so they know whether a food has been genetically modified and can make an informed choice about whether or not to purchase or consume it. Approximately 80% of our country's prepackaged foods contain GMO's despite the fact that the majority of Americans state they would not buy food that has been genetically modified. People are making a stand to get GMO's restricted from our food supply, or at least to have these foods labeled properly.
The companies providing the research to the U.S. FDA on GMO's safety are often conducted by the very same companies that produce them. Campaign contributions and political lobbying are effective in getting laws passed that allow GMO's to stay in our food supply unlabeled. GMO labeling campaigns have been started by organizations and states to prevent this. Other countries have restricted or even banned GMO's until they are proven safe. Many Americans want the same bans and restrictions to allow individuals the opportunity to decide whether or not to feed these genetically modified foods to their families. Many people do not want to consume these GMO's until they are proven safe. There are also many Americans who do not know what a GMO is, and therefore are unaware of the potential threat in their food supply.
There are ten GMO foods believed to be the most potentially harmful, and therefore many experts recommend avoiding them. The foods to consider avoiding are: soy, aspartame, canola, dairy, corn, sugar, papayas, cotton, zucchini and yellow squash. Consumption of the previous foods may hold certain health risks. It may be difficult to avoid these foods entirely in the big chain gorcery stores. Finding alternate places such as CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture) and farmer's markets make it easier to locate and purchase non-GMO foods. USDA-organic is a label you can trust to be non-GMO.
It is difficult and confusing to ensure you are purchasing and consuming non-GMO foods for your family, and your chiropractor can be an excellent resource on this topic. Many chiropractors offer nutritional counseling as one of their services, and can provide you with a list of acceptable foods, and places to purchase them in your area. Non-GMO vitamins and minerals may also be available to purchase from your chiropractor, to supplement your diet and help you maintain optimal health.
GMO's are defined as organisms whose genetic characteristics have been altered by the insertion of a modified gene or a gene from another organism, by the technique of genetic engineering. This somewhat new science allows DNA from one species to be injected into another species in a lab, creating combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and viral genes that do not occur naturally or through traditional crossbreeding methods. Now this variety might sound like a good thing, but most experts agree that consuming genetically modified foods may be cause for concern.
GMO labeling has recently been a hot topic, with campaigns all over the internet and social media sites such as Facebook. Most polls prove that Americans want GMO's labeled, so they know whether a food has been genetically modified and can make an informed choice about whether or not to purchase or consume it. Approximately 80% of our country's prepackaged foods contain GMO's despite the fact that the majority of Americans state they would not buy food that has been genetically modified. People are making a stand to get GMO's restricted from our food supply, or at least to have these foods labeled properly.
The companies providing the research to the U.S. FDA on GMO's safety are often conducted by the very same companies that produce them. Campaign contributions and political lobbying are effective in getting laws passed that allow GMO's to stay in our food supply unlabeled. GMO labeling campaigns have been started by organizations and states to prevent this. Other countries have restricted or even banned GMO's until they are proven safe. Many Americans want the same bans and restrictions to allow individuals the opportunity to decide whether or not to feed these genetically modified foods to their families. Many people do not want to consume these GMO's until they are proven safe. There are also many Americans who do not know what a GMO is, and therefore are unaware of the potential threat in their food supply.
There are ten GMO foods believed to be the most potentially harmful, and therefore many experts recommend avoiding them. The foods to consider avoiding are: soy, aspartame, canola, dairy, corn, sugar, papayas, cotton, zucchini and yellow squash. Consumption of the previous foods may hold certain health risks. It may be difficult to avoid these foods entirely in the big chain gorcery stores. Finding alternate places such as CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture) and farmer's markets make it easier to locate and purchase non-GMO foods. USDA-organic is a label you can trust to be non-GMO.
It is difficult and confusing to ensure you are purchasing and consuming non-GMO foods for your family, and your chiropractor can be an excellent resource on this topic. Many chiropractors offer nutritional counseling as one of their services, and can provide you with a list of acceptable foods, and places to purchase them in your area. Non-GMO vitamins and minerals may also be available to purchase from your chiropractor, to supplement your diet and help you maintain optimal health.
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