In an effort to Save Our Selves, Save Our Children and Save Our Planet from the ubiquitous presence of genetically modified (GM) food in our food supply that carries residues of glyphosate (Roundup) we’re on the hunt for non-GMO sources of food. We’ve already discussed eating only organic food which by definition has to be…
What would you do if you knew the herbicide Roundup was accumulating in your body? Some innovative and concerned moms involved in Moms Across America commissioned a study to determine if glyphosate would be detected in breast milk. And sure enough, there it is, accumulating in mother’s milk in 3 of the 10 samples…
Why is it important to avoid genetically modified food? Let’s look at the problems, one at a time and then think of the possibilities to deal with the problems. First of all, why are many food crops genetically engineered (GE) or modified (GM)? GE modification of corn, soy,…
Why would you want to eat genetically modified food? Here are some points to ponder: Genetically modified food has not been tested for safety over a long time period. The biotechnology companies that produce the GM food conducted some short-term studies on small mammals like rats and hamsters. They reported no significant findings…
After hearing all of Monsanto and the big food industry companies’ negative campaign against California’s Prop 37 initiative to mandate labeling food that has genetically modified components, I was thrilled to discover that doctors are supporting and endorsing the passage of Prop 37. But first let’s clarify what we’re talking about when it comes…