Nutrition
What Are You Eating?
You are what you eat is an actual relevant saying in this era. Reading food labels are important and learning what you are eating can help improve your health. Foods can have natural ingredient and artificial ingredients. The video below goes over which ingredients to look for when shopping for food.
What Ingredients Mean On Food Labels
Researching each ingredient and knowing what you are eating will benefit you in the long term. Below is the list of genetically modified foods that are mostly used in some foods.
Genetically Modified Crop List:
Corn
Corn is genetically modified in USA and is turned into oil and used in many foods
Soybeans
Similar to corn, soybeans are genetically modified and turned into an oil. Many foods like chips use soybean oil
Alfalfa
Alfalfa has been genetically modified to be resistant to herbicides.
Cotton
Cotton has been genetically modified to increase yields and become resistant to diseases. Cotton seeds are used to make oil and are present in foods like granola snacks, cereal and chips.
Canola AKA Rapeseeds
Canola has been genetically modified to be resistant to herbicides. Canola oil is widely used in cooking and in manufactured foods.
Papaya
Papaya fruit has been genetically modified to be resistant to the Papaya Ringspot virus.
Sugar Beets
Sugar beets have been genetically modified to be resistant to weed killers.
Potatoes
Potatoes have been genetically modified to reduce browning and to be resistant to pest and certain chemicals. Potatoe chips, fries used in restaurants and sold in store can be G.M.O
The next time you go shopping, read food labels and take in to consideration if the items are genetically modified.