GMO Food

      Organic and GMO's

  Dear Friends,

Most of us are now hearing about the benefits of organic foods verses those which are produced using high amount of fertilizers , harmful for both our body and environment but now a third one has joined the race ,its the GMO's or genetically modified organisms.

Many countries have banned GMO's but there are many who have not.Till now (24 th Dec 2017)India has given permission to only One cash crop that is cotton to be grown commercially but no food crops ,many food crops are under trial.Decision is still pending.

In USA a lot of genetically modified food crops have entered among which Soya beans,Sugar beets and Corns top the list.

USDA organic standards prohibit the use of GMO's  so look for organic Soya beans,Sugar beets and corns.Beside these even some cottonseed oil used in Bread making and other bakery product are largely GMO.

Also beware of  YEAST. Many company have brought into market NON GMO yeast look for those brands.

Almost all Sugar In USA comes from sugar  beets which are mostly GMO's if not mentioned Organic so opt for Cane Sugar which is not yet GMO.

Diet of Chickens can be from GMO's which in turn enters their body and from them to ours via food chain.Best to buy organic chicken same goes for EGGS.

Even Milk from cows,Cows if they eat GMO's may pose a threat to us via the food chain so opt for NON GMO/ Organic milk.

So the baseline is manage your budget so that you can concentrate more on eating healthy and quality food.If you are aware then you will surely find ways.

If not completely but whenever and where ever possible go for local,organic and NON GMO foods.