What is Genetically Modified Food?

Genetically Modified Food, also referred to as GMOs, "Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are foods derived from genetically modified organisms. Genetically modified organisms have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques."

GM foods were first introduced into the food markets in the 1990s without labeling or warnings to the consumers.  Still 20 years later, there is no labeling, however it is pretty certain that anything containing wheat, corn or soy that is not labeled USDA organic is a GM food.  You can always call the manufacturer of the foods you are eating and ask.  I first learned of GM foods in a food science class at Rutgers University in 2000.  I didn't believe it was true.  I raised my hand in class and asked, "so my Cheerios are genetically modified?" the teacher said, "yes".  I went home, got out the box, called General Mills and asked.  They told me all wheat was genetically modified (which it is not all wheat, just all the wheat they used).  I was horrified that a decision had been made for me without my knowing.  I started researching for my own information and have decided to share along the way.  I am not an expert, just a person who strives to be healthy and make informed consumer decisions about what goes into my body.  I welcome any information anyone has to add.  Some people don't feel horrified at the idea, and that is their right. Some people have no idea or have never considered that there is anything wrong with the food sources.  It isn't as if this information is readily available, although the topic has become more popular over the years. However, I believe people have a right to know and make that decision for themselves.  Once you know, you cannot not know.

Knowing where your food comes from is the best way to make informed decisions about what you put in you and your families bodies.  Can it be more expensive?  Sure, but it is only the most important thing.  I look at it this way, I can pay for food to be the way nature intended it to be and support a growing movement of awareness, or I can pay for some pharmaceutical patch later on with a myriad of side effects and unknowns on how those chemicals effect my wellness.