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Good GMO vs Bad GMO
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Why There Are No GMO Oats (and Probably Never Will Be)
There are many reasons there are no genetically modified oats. But the main one is money.
Top GMO Vitamins Are There Hidden GMOs in Your Supplements?
A Useful Guide to Understanding GMOs
As food producers aim to provide a secure and reliable supply of food for the growing public, food biotechnology advances are evolving fast. Genetically modified food resources are helping farmers, food manufacturers, and companies produce safe, healthy, great-tasting and...
What's the difference between a good and bad carbs?
Whether a carb is "good" or "bad" depends on several factors. Some of the most important are: Whether they are refined or whole, their effect on your blood sugar level, and their fiber content.
Why Non-GMO and Organic Nuts Matter
If you're concerned about choosing non-GMO foods Maisie Jane’s almonds are grown without the use of genetic engineering or genetic manipulation.
How to Change Bad Habits and Live a Heart Healthy Lifestyle
The key to being heart healthy is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing your risk factors. The American Heart Association explains how to make new healthy habits and change old unhealthy habits and how to stick with the healthy changes. Learn these changes from the Hip Hop Doc.
Soil proprietor: Do GMOs promote dirt conservation?
Genetically engineered crops are supposed to make it easier for farmers to protect the earth by plowing less. But the record is spotty.
Introduction to GMOs: What are GMOs? Are GMOs safe?
In this post, we review the basics about GMOs or genetically modified organisms, the science behind them, their safety, and how they're regulated.
GMO Awareness Campaign: What Is GMO Labeling?
These GMO labeling initiatives raise public awareness among people who didn't even realize that there were genetically modified organisms in their food.
Is it Bad to Eat the Same Healthy Foods Almost Every Day?
Why GMOs Might Not Be Such a Bad Thing After All
With little scientific data supporiting the claim that GMOs can cause adverse health effects, an increasing number of pro-GMO activists are speaking up to defend the potential benefits of allergy-free peanuts and other modified foods.
What Is The Difference Between Organic, Heirloom, Hybrid, and GMO?
Sometimes the massive amount of labeling and non-GMO-labeling and plants and seeds and EVERYTHING in the green shopping market is one giant hot mess.
Four Common Questions about the GMO Labeling Law
What does the GMO labeling law mean and how will it work? We break it down.
How manufacturers can shape the GMO conversation
If manufacturers can influence the conversation surrounding GMOs and labeling going forward, the feared negative impact on sales may not come to pass.
Why Did Vitamins Disappear From Non-GMO Breakfast Cereal?
When GMO-free cereals landed in supermarkets, some vitamins had mysteriously vanished from them. But these vitamins don't necessarily come from genetically altered organisms.
Are GMOs harmful? The jury's still out
As a yoga instructor and mother of two, Jessica Sexton helps everyone she teaches and her kids live a healthier lifestyle.<br>That includes avoiding foods with GMOs or genetically modified organisms.
Too close to call: How do consumers really feel about GMOs?
The controversy surrounding genetic engineering may feel deafening at times with each side prolifically and loudly debating its pros and cons, but the vast majority of consumers remain unfamiliar GMOs and unclear if they pose a risk, according to a recent survey.
Worried About GMOs? Try Heirloom Corn
It’s providing a tasty and environmentally friendly alternative to everyday strains of polenta and grits.
Are Low-Calorie Sweeteners Good or Bad for You?
There is evidence to suggest that frequent use of the sweeteners, especially in diet sodas, raises the risk of several chronic diseases, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
How Bad Is Charred Meat, Really?
There’s nothing like charcoal-grilled meat. It’s not just the food itself, although that’s amazing. It’s the entire experience: being outside in fresh (alb
