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Did you know that October is NON-GMO Month. Buying certified organic foods is one of the best ways to avoid eating GMO foods.
Never heard of GMO's?? GMO is short for Genetically Modified Organism...A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
Can you say Frankenfood...and it's not just a little bit of GMO's growing in the US, it's a bunch, check out the "How common are GMO's" question below to find out just how big this science experiment with our foods really is!
GMO's are banned in most other countries, but the United States doesn't even require GMO foods to be labeled...MSNBC is running a poll on whether GMO foods should be labeled. Another great campaign is Just Label It, created to advocate for the labeling of GE foods.
You can rest assured that everything we create at Foods Alive is NON-GMO!
What are GMOs?
GMOs (or "genetically modified organisms") are organisms that have been created through the gene-splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE). This relatively new science allows DNA from one species to be injected into another species in a laboratory, creating combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.
Are GMOs safe?
In 30 other countries around the world, including Australia, Japan, and all of the countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions or outright bans on the production of GMOs, because they are not considered proven safe. In the U.S. on the other hand, the FDA approved commercial production of GMOs based on studies conducted by the companies who created them and profit from their sale. Many health-conscious shoppers find the lack of rigorous, independent, scientific examination on the impact of consuming GM foods to be cause for concern.
For an excellent research summary: "GM Crops-Just the Science." This plain-English overview includes nearly 150 citations with a focus on the peer-reviewed science on GMOs.
Do Americans want non-GMO foods and supplements?
Polls consistently show that a significant majority of North Americans would like to be able to tell if the food they're purchasing contains GMOs (a 2008 CBS News Poll found that 87% of consumers wanted GMOs labeled). And, according to a recent CBS/New York Times poll, 53% of consumers said they would not buy food that has been genetically modified. The Non-GMO Project's seal for verified products will, for the first time, give the public an opportunity to make an informed choice when it comes to GMOs.
How common are GMOs?
According to the USDA, in 2009, 93% of soy, 93% of cotton, and 86% of corn grown in the U.S. were GMO. It is estimated that over 90% of canola grown is GMO, and there are also commercially produced GM varieties of sugar beets, squash and Hawaiian Papaya. As a result, it is estimated that GMOs are now present in more than 80% of packaged products in the average U.S. or
Canadian grocery store.
Where does the Non-GMO Project come in?
The Non-GMO Project is an initiative of the North American organic and natural product industry to create a standardized definition of non-GMO and a 3rd party verification program to assess product compliance with this Standard. The Project's Product Verification Program is entirely voluntary, and participants are companies who see the value of offering their customers a verified non-GMO choice. Many of the individuals and businesses leading the way with the Project are the same ones responsible for creating the original organic standards.
Sweet Kale Parsley Soup
Gluten-Free, Raw and Vegan - Serves 2
Ingredients
1/4 cup curly parsley, chopped
6 cups fresh kale, chopped
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 Pink Lady apple, chopped
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 tsp. orange zest
15 cherry tomatoes
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
1 Tbsp. Raw Chia seeds
1 tsp. Green Gold Hemp Oil
1/4 tsp. Himalayan Mineral Salt
Topping: Hemp Flax Crackers
Directions
Combine all ingredients (except Foods Alive flax crackers) in a food processor; puree until smooth.
Meanwhile, crunch flax crackers to form a crumbly texture. Set aside.
Transfer kale mixture into serving bowls. Serve chilled with a sprinkle of flax crackers.
Enjoy!
Special thanks for this recipe goes to:
Amie Valpone
Culinary Marketing Consultant
The Healthy Apple
I hope you enjoyed all this great information, if you have any suggestions or comments, I would love to hear them!
See you next month!
Matt & the Foods Alive family
260-488-4497
October Coupon...Save 9%!
Did you know that October is NON-GMO Month. Buying certified organic foods is one of the best ways to avoid eating GMO foods.
Never heard of GMO's?? GMO is short for Genetically Modified Organism...A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
Can you say Frankenfood...and it's not just a little bit of GMO's growing in the US, it's a bunch, check out the "How common are GMO's" question below to find out just how big this science experiment with our foods really is!
GMO's are banned in most other countries, but the United States doesn't even require GMO foods to be labeled...MSNBC is running a poll on whether GMO foods should be labeled. Another great campaign is Just Label It, created to advocate for the labeling of GE foods.
You can rest assured that everything we create at Foods Alive is NON-GMO!
What are GMOs?
GMOs (or "genetically modified organisms") are organisms that have been created through the gene-splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE). This relatively new science allows DNA from one species to be injected into another species in a laboratory, creating combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.
Are GMOs safe?
In 30 other countries around the world, including Australia, Japan, and all of the countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions or outright bans on the production of GMOs, because they are not considered proven safe. In the U.S. on the other hand, the FDA approved commercial production of GMOs based on studies conducted by the companies who created them and profit from their sale. Many health-conscious shoppers find the lack of rigorous, independent, scientific examination on the impact of consuming GM foods to be cause for concern.
For an excellent research summary: "GM Crops-Just the Science." This plain-English overview includes nearly 150 citations with a focus on the peer-reviewed science on GMOs.
Do Americans want non-GMO foods and supplements?
Polls consistently show that a significant majority of North Americans would like to be able to tell if the food they're purchasing contains GMOs (a 2008 CBS News Poll found that 87% of consumers wanted GMOs labeled). And, according to a recent CBS/New York Times poll, 53% of consumers said they would not buy food that has been genetically modified. The Non-GMO Project's seal for verified products will, for the first time, give the public an opportunity to make an informed choice when it comes to GMOs.
How common are GMOs?
According to the USDA, in 2009, 93% of soy, 93% of cotton, and 86% of corn grown in the U.S. were GMO. It is estimated that over 90% of canola grown is GMO, and there are also commercially produced GM varieties of sugar beets, squash and Hawaiian Papaya. As a result, it is estimated that GMOs are now present in more than 80% of packaged products in the average U.S. or
Canadian grocery store.
Where does the Non-GMO Project come in?
The Non-GMO Project is an initiative of the North American organic and natural product industry to create a standardized definition of non-GMO and a 3rd party verification program to assess product compliance with this Standard. The Project's Product Verification Program is entirely voluntary, and participants are companies who see the value of offering their customers a verified non-GMO choice. Many of the individuals and businesses leading the way with the Project are the same ones responsible for creating the original organic standards.
Sweet Kale Parsley Soup
Gluten-Free, Raw and Vegan - Serves 2
Ingredients
1/4 cup curly parsley, chopped
6 cups fresh kale, chopped
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 Pink Lady apple, chopped
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 tsp. orange zest
15 cherry tomatoes
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
1 Tbsp. Raw Chia seeds
1 tsp. Green Gold Hemp Oil
1/4 tsp. Himalayan Mineral Salt
Topping: Hemp Flax Crackers
Directions
Combine all ingredients (except Foods Alive flax crackers) in a food processor; puree until smooth.
Meanwhile, crunch flax crackers to form a crumbly texture. Set aside.
Transfer kale mixture into serving bowls. Serve chilled with a sprinkle of flax crackers.
Enjoy!
Special thanks for this recipe goes to:
Amie Valpone
Culinary Marketing Consultant
The Healthy Apple
I hope you enjoyed all this great information, if you have any suggestions or comments, I would love to hear them!
See you next month!
Matt & the Foods Alive family
260-488-4497
October Coupon...Save 9%!
