The controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMO) or GM (genetically modified) foods, is becoming a mainstream debate and it should concern people following a gluten free diet.
The debate centers around whether there are negative health consequences from consuming GMO foods including those foods marketed as gluten free. There is currently a lot of information about allergic reactions and other kinds of symptoms that people are reporting and that studies are showing as a result of consuming GMO foods.
Studies show evidence that GM foods can cause infertility, immune system issues, aging at a faster pace, insulin regulation, changes affecting major organs and problems in the gastrointestinal system.
A very important reason to avoid genetically modified foods specifically is the potential for allergic reactions and other symptoms. GM ingredients may cause reactions and symptoms very similar to gluten intolerance related symptoms, so you may be mislead as to how eliminating gluten is actually working in your body.
There are efforts under way in many states to demand that all foods be labeled to identify GM ingredients. There is also a well funded GMO industry campaign to stop any effort to label GM foods. If all foods with GM ingredients were properly labeled we would have the opportunity to choose whether we want to eat GM food including those that are marketed as gluten free. At this point the only way to be sure whether any of the foods you are eating are not genetically modified is to buy only certified organic foods.
All other foods could have GM ingredients and you will not know and have no choice to make your own decisions.
There is a movement underway spurred by marketing strategies and the genuine desire to alert people by advertising foods as GMO free just like the packaging that says gluten free, and on occasion you might see packaging that says GMO and Gluten Free. This kind of labeling would be a great help to all those want to eat GMO free.
At some point in the future GM foods will need to be regulated so that any product that claims to be gluten free will be truly gluten free. When it come to GMO (genetically modified organisms) there is a lot of controversy as to the consequences for health and GMO foods and the ability to produce more foods to feed the world. These are all debates that are ongoing.
The labeling of GMO foods is not about whether you believe GMO foods are a positive benefit for humans or not, it is simply demanding the right to know, so all of us can make our own decision about what we choose to eat.
If GMO foods were such a great thing then why are big corporations like Monsanto willing to spend million to defeat any attempt to label these foods. What are they afraid of.
With labeling you can still choose to buy the GMO food, but you will know the truth about the food. Just like any other ingredient label, GMO labeling or other specialty food labeling lets you know what the food contains so you can make your own decision as to whether you want to eat it or not.
Find out why it's important to have labels on foods. Do you want to know what is in the foods you eat, would you like labeling for gluten free foods and genetically modified foods. This article was written for food and diet freedom, people should have the choice to know what exactly they are eating. For more on gluten free foods and the gluten free diet for health visit [http://theglutenfreereport.com].
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