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[man]

Here is a link that gives you a guide for food that has genetically engineered ingredients and those that do not. Notice big names and brands that often you find them items on sale and usually cheaper --all of them HAVE genetically engineered ingredients in their products. While 'Whole-Foods" markets' brands do not have except in very few. This guide in no way lists ALL GMO infected foods, to list all the guide will be too long. If you are using one of GMO foods in great quantities you better switch to the alternative brand with no GMO for health reasons for you and for your descendants, although this will cost you a bit more but you are bound to save in health bills as GMO foods affect your immunity-defence system in negative way:
http://www.tbyil.com..._Food_Guide.htm
This site below is a MUST it covers the whole spectrum of GMO:
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/

http://www.ewg.org/gmo/

[man]

Currently (2012), 62 countries around the world require labeling of genetically engineered foods. Unlike 15 nations in the European Union,
Japan, Australia, Brazil, Russia and even China, the U.S. has no laws requiring labeling of genetically engineered foods.

NOTICE THE ABSENT OF ARMENIA IN THE LIST of countries requiring labeling, this may have changed in 2013 but I am NOT aware of it or may have not changed in Armenia yet.

The full list as of 2012 is in the link:
http://static.ewg.or...round_world.pdf

[man]

Comprehensive List of GMO Food Products That has GM ingredients in them and Companies that makes them
http://www.whydontyo...-companies.html

[man]

Are GMO foods making you sick?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Heather Morgan

http://bodytalk.sono...aking-you-sick/

 

Americans have been consuming genetically modified foods for nearly 30 years.  But now, as more scientific studies begin to surface, both scientists and consumers are starting to question the effects of GMO’s on our health. From severe allergies, cancer, and yes, even weight gain, concerns regarding the effects of GM foods are triggering a closer look.

 

The concern about GMOs is related mainly to “Bt” toxins, which are toxins produced by a particular bacteria and genetic modification has given crops the ability to make the toxins themselves. Research has shown that the Bt toxins actually get into our blood stream.

 

It was originally thought that Bt toxins could not survive the digestive process, now there is proof it does not.

So what do Bt toxins do to our health? Well, studies are underway in determining just how much these toxins are affecting us, but meanwhile, we are lab rats whether we like it or not.

 

There are things you can do, however, to protect yourself from potentially harmful affects of GM foods such as eating organic foods, shopping at food stores that care about your health, such as Whole Foods and Trader Joes, and avoid processed, packaged, fast and most institution foods. I also suggest shopping locally so you can talk to your farmers, ask questions, and support organic farming practices.

 

As of 2011, up to 88 percent of the corn planted in the United States, and 94 percent of the soybeans, are genetically modified. According to the Non-GMO Project:

 

“In 30 other countries around the world, Including Australia, Japan, and all of the countries in the European Union are significant restrictions or outright bans on the production of GMO’s, 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.”

 

Unfortunately, today we must know where our food comes from. Don’t be afraid to ask questions at your local food store, local restaurants, and farmers markets.

 

You can also get involved with political movements in support of labeling GM foods. One of my favorite organizations is called the Non-GMO Project. Find them on the internet and sign up to stay informed. The implications of GM foods on health are looking serious enough to warrant public demands for answers. You CAN avoid GM foods by shopping at farmers markets. Whole Foods and Trader Joes, and mostly by getting informed and eating local and organic.

Check out the Non-GMO Project today and learn more about how you can avoid GM foods and their effect on your health.