Source: FDA Approves New GMO Foods Apples and Potatoes by Dr. Edward Group Genetically-modified food is one of the most controversial subjects today. Not only are regulations loose and manufacturers getting away with not labeling them, they’re being approved at an alarmingly swift rate without the appropriate long-term health assessment. The Food and Drug Administration recently … Continue reading FDA Approves New GMO Foods Apples and Potatoes
GMOs, Pesticides, and the Mega Corporations Behind Your Food
Source: GMOs, Pesticides, and the Mega Corporations Behind Your Food by Dr. Edward Group We all pretty much know GMOs should not be taken lightly, and a new documentary from VICE on HBO is showing just how damaging they can be to our health and the environment at large. There are no long-term studies on the effects of … Continue reading GMOs, Pesticides, and the Mega Corporations Behind Your Food
That Natural Label Doesn’t Always Mean GMO Free
Source: That Natural Label Doesn’t Always Mean GMO Free by Dr. Edward Group Genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) are controversial in the US due to potential health risks and the concern that GM foods have not been adequately tested. Americans who do not wish to eat GM foods often search for grocery store products that are labeled as ‘natural,’ … Continue reading That Natural Label Doesn’t Always Mean GMO Free
Broccoli Sprouts: Nature’s Most Powerful Cancer-Fighting Food
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli are very rich in nutrients, including several carotenoids; vitamins E, C, and K; folate; and minerals. They also are an excellent fiber source. A high consumption of cruciferous vegetables has been linked with a decreased risk of cancer. Broccoli contains elements known as glucosinolates, which are sulfur-containing chemicals. During chewing and … Continue reading Broccoli Sprouts: Nature’s Most Powerful Cancer-Fighting Food
GMO genetic pollution alert: Genetically engineered wheat escapes experimental fields planted across 16 states
The genetic apocalypse we've been warning about for years may have already begun. The USDA just announced they found a significant amount of genetically engineered wheat growing in farm fields in Oregon. As the USDA announced yesterday, "...test results of plant samples from an Oregon farm indicate the presence of genetically engineered (GE) glyphosate-resistant wheat plants." Why is … Continue reading GMO genetic pollution alert: Genetically engineered wheat escapes experimental fields planted across 16 states
Hungary torches 500 hectares of GM corn to eradicate GMOs from food supply
When it comes to protecting the public from GMOs, Hungary knows how to get the job done: set fire to the fields growing GM corn! Although environmentalists might at first argue about the ramifications of burning so much organic matter right out in the open, the deeper truth is that genetic pollution poses a vastly more serious threat … Continue reading Hungary torches 500 hectares of GM corn to eradicate GMOs from food supply
Why Nutrition Facts Matter
Source: Why Nutrition Facts Matter by Dr. Edward Group Do you pay attention to the Nutrition Facts label when you buy food? You should. It’s not perfect, but it is an excellent resource for ensuring your body gets the right nutrients in the right amounts. The Nutrition Facts label should be one of the first things … Continue reading Why Nutrition Facts Matter
What are Genetically Modified Organisms?
Source: What are Genetically Modified Organisms? by Dr. Edward Group For two decades, scientists have been creating genetically modified organisms by altering the core genetic make-up of plants and animals by adding new genetic material into DNA. Genetic manipulation gives scientists the ability to create any new trait they wish, or suppress natural traits they don’t want. … Continue reading What are Genetically Modified Organisms?
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