Are genetically modified (GM) foods safe? Well I guess that would depend on who you listen to and believe. According to proponents of GM foods they are are safe to eat and more nutritious, benefit the environment, and have no risks different from naturally bred crops. But do independent scientific studies support these claims? The short answer is no. A growing amount of scientific evidence shows that GM foods can be toxic, allergenic or less nutritious than their natural counterparts,? can disrupt the ecosystem, and cause a host of social and economic problems.
Currently there is no requirement in the US for GM foods to be labeled and so it?s difficult to know if the food you are buying contains GMO?s. The Center for Food Safety has published The True Food Shoppers Guide how to avoid foods made with GMOs and is available for free on the The True Food Network website.
The old saying is a picture is worth a thousand words can be summed up in the following? infographic from JustLabelIt.org:
What do you do now? JustLabelIt has a fantastic list of eight things you can do right now about the lack of labeling of GMOs ? head over there now and take action.
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Source: http://fitnessweightlosscenter.com/health/are-gm-foods-safe/
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