How to Avoid GMOs as a Consumer

In today’s LifefireTV episode Vanessa is going to break down GMOs and how to avoid ingesting these mutations.. Do you know exactly what a GMO is? Do you know if you’ve been ingesting them? Do you ever feel overwhelmed with trying to avoid certain elements when shopping? Vanessa has 4 amazing tips to help you feed yourself, and your family, a healthy diet.. with ease!

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) – A broad group of plants, animals and bacterias that are engineered for a variety of applications. Ranging from agricultural production to scientific research.. that have all been studied with frightening outcomes.

GMO effects – Ranging from weight gain to organ disruption and tumors we’ve only scratched the surface on all of these lab created mutations.

Here are Lifefire’s Top 4 Ways to Avoid GMOs as a Consumer:

1. Buy Organic – Generally speaking buying products that are 100% organic means they do not contain any GMO.

2. Look for Non-GMO Project Seals – Non-GMO Project is an independent organization dedicated to providing consumers with clearly labeled and independently verified non-gmo choices. They have placed their label on items that have been thoroughly checked, and approved, for a lack of GMO.

3. Avoid At-Risk Ingredients – if it’s not labeled organic or Non-GMO then avoid these products as they be derived from GMOs.

Remember these 8 high risk GMO crops:
-Corn
-Canola
-Alfalfa
-Papaya
-Soy
-Sugar Beets
-Zucchini
-Yellow Squash

4. Label lookout – On your package look for the words ‘Non-GMO’ or ‘Not From Genetically Modified Organism.’ This also may be indicated in a foot note that’s the font size of the ingredient list.

So now you may be wondering – Does it really matter if I eat some GMO products? Yes! We are not a science project. Human health and safety should never be compromised!

I have a plethora of recipes available on my website, all of which contains ingredients that are GMO free! Eat delicious, plant-based meals while shopping with ease/ getting an education on various products and label reading.

Do you want to learn more about the harmful effects of GMO and how to live a clean life? There is a GMO Mini-Summit happening in just a couple of days with some of the leading experts on GMO! Check out the registration page here!

Now, let’s get this discussion ball started! What is your understanding of GMO? What have you done, as a consumer, to boot GMO out of you and your families lives? If you have any info not included in this video please share it in the comments section, we want to spread the word to everyone!

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