Did you know that genetically engineered food crops actually require more pesticides and herbicides than non-genetically modified food crops? This means we’re ingesting more toxic chemicals on genetically engineered (GE) foods, which, incidentally, have never been proven safe for the environment OR human consumption. It’s also not labeled as GE so we can’t even avoid it just by reading the ingredients. This is why the True Food Network’s Pocket Shopper’s Guide to Avoiding GE Foods was created — because you have the right to know what’s in your food! The list, compiled primarily from direct communications with food producers, focuses on foods made with ingredients that are commonly derived from GE crops — the most widely grown being corn, soy, canola and cotton. The list also contains companies that have made a concerted effort to avoid GE ingredients and have company policies asserting their position on avoiding GE foods. Download the list, print it out and keep it handy for when you’re grocery shopping. According to the New York Times, more than 70 percent of car buyers do some research before making a purchase. Shouldn’t we put at least that much effort into learning more about the food we eat?
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