Adopting a healthier lifestyle shouldn’t be difficult if you’re willing to make the right adjustments, especially in terms of what you feed your body. Genetic modification in food has always been a controversial topic. Genetic engineering in food works by removing genes from the DNA of an organism (for example, from a virus, animal, plant, or bacterium) and then recombining them into the DNA of another plant or organism, with the purpose of altering its traits and characteristics to to grow or develop favorable properties. While there are benefits to genetically altering food plants or livestock, genetic engineering can also be a potentially dangerous process in that the random insertion of genes into the DNA of food can alter the function of other genes or perhaps creating new foreign proteins in the food supply. Worse yet, it could lead to allergens and toxins in the food. It is precisely because of these risks that you should consciously avoid GMOs in the food you eat and the beverages you drink. Fortunately, Non-GMO movements and projects make it possible for consumers to avoid genetically modified products along with the health risks that come with them.
Buying certified non-GMO drinks is a great way to avoid GMOs. When you support non-GMO and certified organic products, you are one step closer to a GMO-free and therefore healthier diet. GMO products are not only unnatural, but also unhealthy. Numerous studies have shown evidence of how GMOs can cause organ damage, accelerated aging, infertility, and various gastrointestinal problems and immune system disorders. Since GMOs, chronic diseases and food allergies have skyrocketed, and health problems like autism, digestive problems, and reproductive disorders have been on the rise. Genetic engineering also creates many other dangerous side effects, such as the production of new allergens, toxins, and carcinogens, as well as nutritional deficiencies in agricultural products and livestock. Even more worrisome than this is the fact that GMOs contaminate indefinitely, making it difficult for farmers to clean up the gene pool of their crops and livestock.
These negative health and environmental effects of GMOs are more than enough reason to switch to non-GMO beverages and choose certified beverages over conventionally produced and manufactured products. Look for non-GMO labels and certifications when purchasing beverages to avoid further GMO contamination in your own diet. Choosing to go non-GMO is a big step toward a healthier body. Consider this the next time you’re in the beverage aisle.
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