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GMO is definitely not a Good Meal Option. GMO is an acronym for genetically modified organisms. The definition according to ResponsibleTechnology.org is:

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are the result of laboratory processes which artificially insert foreign genes into the DNA of food crops or animals. Those genes may come from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or even humans.

Very scientific. There is growing concern that genetically modified (GM) food has a detrimental impact on health. It is suspected that increasing allergy and nutritional problems may be linked to this change in foods we eat.

You may be interested to know GM foods have been in the food supply since 1996 and are now present in many packaged foods. Not only are GM foods available in stores, GM products are being used as feed for animals or as ingredients in packaged and processed foods.

The only way to be certain the foods you consume have not been genetically modified is to eat and use organic products. Certified organic products are not allowed to contain any GMOs.

The shopping guide available at responsibletechnology.com has a brief explanation of what “organic” means. It says:

Current USDA regulations allow food products that contain 95-100% certified organic ingredients to use the USDA Organic seal.  These regulations:

• Prohibit the use of chemical fertilizers, various synthetic substances, irradiation, sewage sludge, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in organic production.
• Prohibit antibiotic and synthetic hormone use in organic meat and poultry.
• Require 100% organic feed for organic livestock.

When you become aware of the widespread use of GM food and ingredients in foods available in groceries today, you’ll be able to make informed decisions about what to consume and use on your body.

Then come see us at Natural Choices in Columbus, Indiana. When you visit our shelves and aisles you’ll find a wide selection of fresh and packaged organic foods and lots of help to select healthy, real food.

–Ellie of the Natural Choices Blog Team