Arizona Introduces GMO Labeling Bill

Great News for Arizona but let's be frank, other states have also begun the process of getting a bill like this passed with little success.  This is a great beginning step for us, for all, but it can't stop here.  People need to know what is in their food.  They need to be able to trust if the ingredients included are what they want to consume. 


Genetically Modified Organism has become a better known topic of conversation, but we need to have proper labeling in place.  Knowing about GMOs is not enough.  Labeling will not stop the production of GMOs but it will help consumers to know what is in their food.  It will help consumers make better choices in their purchases.  For those that do not see GMOs as a health risk they will continue to purchase them.  Those that want to steer clear of such ingredients will be able to now from the labeling. 

Help us get this bill passed!  We need to know what is in our food. 

GMO Awareness Month We Are Making A Difference

October is GMO Awareness Month!! 

We Are Making A Difference

Genetically Modified Organisms have been around for years.  It has only been in the last 3 years that Americans are starting to take notice and ask more about it.  In many countries GMO’s have been banned from being grown and require that all foods containing GMO ingredients be listed in the label.  Why has America not jumped on to this concept?  It all comes down to money and companies.  I think it would be very beneficial to have GMO ingredients listed on labels to consumers can make a conscience decision if they wish to purchase that product, but since major companies in the USA would loss profits, they have kept this from happening.   It relies on the individual to educate themselves and become aware what all is in their food. 

I am happy to say that over the last year the word has gotten out about GMOs and the foods that use GMO seeds.  Over the last year more companies have taken the pledge to be GMO free, part of the nonGMO project.  Thank you!  Because of the Monsanto, one of the largest GMO seed producers has seen a decrease in profits.  While there is a decrease it sickens me how much money they have made on the dangerous seed production. You can read the full article here.  This is a victory for nonGMO supporters, a small victory, but victory none the less.

The Biotech companies say that GMOs will feed the world but this has not been shown to be true.  “Experts and independent studies confirm that current GMOs are not a viable way to fee the growing population, do not increase yields, do not reduce herbicide use, and have not been proven safe”. (Institute for Responsible Technology)  I think Brazil would disagree. See a recent article 10/1/2013 about how GMO BT seeds killed off the one insect that kept these caterpillars in check that are now over produced and eating up food creating money and food loses in the billions!  Read full article here. 

You might be thinking you will just avoid soybeans, corn, sugar beets, canola, cottonseed, among other produce being modified, but can you?  There are over 90 ingredients that use these GMO products and you will find it hard to not be included in your processed foods.  You can download the nonGMO Shopping Guide and see the many ingredient names along with nonGMO companies you can trust and support.  Shopping Guide Download

See Jeffrey Smith and Dr. Stephanie Seneff explaining how GMO and Roundup (Glyphosate) are hurting your health. 

"The herbicide sprayed on most of the world’s genetically engineered crops—and gets soaked into the food portion—is now linked to “autism … gastrointestinal issues such as inflammatory bowel disease, chronic diarrhea, colitis and Crohn’s disease, obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, cancer, cachexia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and ALS, among others.”~~Institute for Reliable Technology

Vermont House of Reps passed GMO Labeling Law

Great News! 

On "May 10th, 2013, the Vermont House of Representatives passed H.112, a GMO labeling law, by a vote of 99-42.  This is the furthest any GMO labeling bill has made it through the legislative process in the US."~~AboutGMO.com

Even if you don't live in Vermont this is something we all need to help support and talk about.  Why?  Companies that use GMO’s are not going to want to make labels for just Vermont.  It will create more work for production and shipping to have labels just for Vermont, especially when so many states have this in voting circles right now.  This is a wonderful step for Non GMO supporters, but it still needs to pass Senate, which will take place January 2014. 

We want to know what is in our food.  So many people are starting to really care about what they are eating and labels help us make conscious decisions.  Whether we are looking at sugars, fats, calories, gluten, we want to know what we are eating.  Many consumers are not going to care, and that is ok because Food is a freedom, but that freedom should come with the ability to know what's in the food we might be consuming. 

I think we need to have GMO's Labels, yes, but we also need to educate ourselves, friends, and family, on GMO's.  Labeling will help those with digestive sensitivities, allergies, lowered immune systems, along with other illness, to know if they can or can't have that item.  Still many people do not even know what Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) are.  Start today to educate yourself to help make conscious decisions for your family and yourself. 

Help us to spread the word to everyone.  What is GMO? If you don't know please see this list of main GMO foods and the risk they take on your health. 
Additional Information Links.
Free Non GMO Shopping Guide for your phone.
10 Reasons to Avoid GMO's.

See more News, Videos, and Resources in my GMO NEWS tab.

See the Drs Video on GMO's here.  Although, I have to say I am totally aggravated by the "Wal-Mart Ad" that plays before the video.  Just see how they take you down the cereal isle where majority of every cereal you see contains the GMO's we are talking about.