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Even Pigs Won’t Eat GM Corn

Genetically modified corn has become an omniscient presence in the food industry, including in shelf-stable storable foods. Many people have aversions to GM corn and other GM ingredients for a variety of personal reasons, but this new bit of information may shock even those of us who abstain from consuming GM foods.Even pigs won’t eat GM corn.
That’s right, pigs – known to eat just about anything – sometimes refuse to eat GM corn. Obviously, they can sense something about it that we can’t. Researchers have even tested this phenomenon on different animals, like squirrels, and found similar result across the animal kingdom.Current estimates suggest that genetically modified corn has taken over 92 percent of all corn-growing ventures in the U.S. It’s difficult to stay away from GM corn, especially when you’re talking about prepackaged foodstuffs. And sadly, the survival food industry is no different.

After the Health Ranger’s independent lab, CWC Labs, gained its ISO 17025 certification – the highest level of international accreditation – he began to analyze a number of popular survival foods to see what was really in them. What Mike Adams discovered was downright appalling. Adams states, “I was shocked to discover that the brands being most heavily promoted on the internet — like WISE Foods and Mountain House — contained ingredients laced with pesticides, GMOs, hidden MSG, refined sugars and all sorts of other questionable ingredients.”
The Health Ranger says that nearly every brand of survival food is loaded with these toxic, undesirable ingredients.

Many of these ingredients are derived from GM corn, such as high fructose corn syrup, corn starch, corn syrup solids, modified corn starch, hydrolyzed corn and even corn protein. Just imagine what those ingredients look like before they’re processed into food-shaped items. Do you think any of it actually looks like food? Probably not.
That’s why the Health Ranger has joined forces with Numanna to create better, cleaner survival foods that are made with real ingredients. Adams says, “When I realized that the storable foods industry did not offer anything that I would dare eat, I decided to create my own line of delicious, nutritious meals using 95% organic ingredients and absolutely NO JUNK.”

Other products may contain things like GM high fructose corn syrup, corn starch, corn syrup solids, modified corn starch, hydrolyzed corn and even corn proteicorn or soy, artificial colorants, artificial flavorings, chemical preservatives and carrageenan. Some other unsavory things you might find in your favorite storable foods include yeast extracts, autolyzed yeast or hydrolyzed yeast – all terms the food industry uses to hide MSG. Hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated oils are also commonly found in storable items, even in trusted products like those made by WISE Foods, Honeyville or Legacy Premium Food Storage.

Traces of pesticides and herbicides, like glyphosate, can also frequently be found in many popular survival foodstuffs. But not the Numanna Organic Family Pack, which was co-formulated and lab-tested by the Health Ranger himself. This family pack is guaranteed to be free of all the worst ingredients, like GMOs, pesticides, herbicides and synthetic chemicals. The Numanna Organic Family Pack is one of the most honest and wholesome lines of storable food available on the market – and it’s lab-validated for authenticity. Even your livestock and family pets will probably want some.

SOURCE…http://www.naturalnews.com

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Even Pigs Won't Eat GM Corn

Genetically modified corn has become an omniscient presence in the food industry, including in shelf-stable storable foods. Many people have aversions to GM corn and other GM ingredients for a variety of personal reasons, but this new bit of information may shock even those of us who abstain from consuming GM foods.Even pigs won’t eat GM corn.
That’s right, pigs – known to eat just about anything – sometimes refuse to eat GM corn. Obviously, they can sense something about it that we can’t. Researchers have even tested this phenomenon on different animals, like squirrels, and found similar result across the animal kingdom.Current estimates suggest that genetically modified corn has taken over 92 percent of all corn-growing ventures in the U.S. It’s difficult to stay away from GM corn, especially when you’re talking about prepackaged foodstuffs. And sadly, the survival food industry is no different.

After the Health Ranger’s independent lab, CWC Labs, gained its ISO 17025 certification – the highest level of international accreditation – he began to analyze a number of popular survival foods to see what was really in them. What Mike Adams discovered was downright appalling. Adams states, “I was shocked to discover that the brands being most heavily promoted on the internet — like WISE Foods and Mountain House — contained ingredients laced with pesticides, GMOs, hidden MSG, refined sugars and all sorts of other questionable ingredients.”
The Health Ranger says that nearly every brand of survival food is loaded with these toxic, undesirable ingredients.

Many of these ingredients are derived from GM corn, such as high fructose corn syrup, corn starch, corn syrup solids, modified corn starch, hydrolyzed corn and even corn protein. Just imagine what those ingredients look like before they’re processed into food-shaped items. Do you think any of it actually looks like food? Probably not.
That’s why the Health Ranger has joined forces with Numanna to create better, cleaner survival foods that are made with real ingredients. Adams says, “When I realized that the storable foods industry did not offer anything that I would dare eat, I decided to create my own line of delicious, nutritious meals using 95% organic ingredients and absolutely NO JUNK.”

Other products may contain things like GM high fructose corn syrup, corn starch, corn syrup solids, modified corn starch, hydrolyzed corn and even corn proteicorn or soy, artificial colorants, artificial flavorings, chemical preservatives and carrageenan. Some other unsavory things you might find in your favorite storable foods include yeast extracts, autolyzed yeast or hydrolyzed yeast – all terms the food industry uses to hide MSG. Hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated oils are also commonly found in storable items, even in trusted products like those made by WISE Foods, Honeyville or Legacy Premium Food Storage.

Traces of pesticides and herbicides, like glyphosate, can also frequently be found in many popular survival foodstuffs. But not the Numanna Organic Family Pack, which was co-formulated and lab-tested by the Health Ranger himself. This family pack is guaranteed to be free of all the worst ingredients, like GMOs, pesticides, herbicides and synthetic chemicals. The Numanna Organic Family Pack is one of the most honest and wholesome lines of storable food available on the market – and it’s lab-validated for authenticity. Even your livestock and family pets will probably want some.

SOURCE…http://www.naturalnews.com

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Consumers Opposed To Genetically Modified Foods, But Don’t Know What They Are

 

 

A new report finds Canadians are critical yet overwhelmingly confused about food that has been genetically engineered, but they want mandatory labels to help inform their grocery choices.A research report commissioned by Health Canada finds consumers have “strong feelings” about being able to identify genetically modified products when they’re shopping, and 78 per cent are calling for clear labelling on packages.

“There was a prevailing belief among participants that there should be greater transparency to consumers and, once raised, many questioned why government in particular should be resistant to providing consumers with more information that would help them make more informed decisions,” read the findings from The Strategic Counsel.

Given the choice, 62 per cent would buy a non-GM food over a GM product out of fears of health hazards or impacts on the environment.

Consumers don’t understand science

But the research, which was conducted through focus groups and online surveys to gauge public perceptions, also reveals that consumers have little understanding about the science of what many dubbed “Frankenfood.” Often, it’s confused with goods that have had additives like preservatives or hormone injections.

“Lack of awareness and understanding affects their confidence in the food supply and raises their level of concern,” the report says.Some of the words commonly used by participants included “fake,” “mutations,” “man-made” or “mass produced.”According to Health Canada’s website, all GM foods are “rigorously assessed” for safety prior to being allowed on the market. But labelling is now voluntary.

NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault says Canadians have every right to know what they’re eating, and he has tabled a private member’s bill to require mandatory labels.”The more information we give to consumers, the better,” he said.

He pointed to a new GM labelling law in Vermont that requires processed foods sold in the state that contain genetically engineered ingredients to say so on the label. Similar laws exist in countries across Europe.But negative views revealed in the research highlight a “difficult challenge” for Health Canada ahead.Anti-GM advocates have successfully filled the “information void,” the report reads.”Consumers’ initial response and reaction to the topic of GM foods is certainly not positive and clearly presents some formidable challenges for Health Canada communicators and policy-makers with respect to addressing the level of confusion, misinformation and generally low awareness/understanding that currently exists.”

Pushback’ expected

According to Health Canada’s website, a GM food is one derived from an organism that has been changed through:

• Traditional crossbreeding techniques.
• Using chemicals or radiation to alter genetic makeup.
• Introducing a gene from one species into another species.

A company typically takes seven to 10 years to research and obtain approval for sale, and only 120 genetically modified foods have been approved by Health Canada to date, ranging from insect-resistant corn to genetically modified yeast that cuts certain compounds in wine.

In May, Health Canada provoked controversy when it approved the first genetically modified food animal  for sale after “rigorous” scientific reviews.

While a high number of participants opposed GM food in any form, the report said regulatory, safety and approvals processes could give greater comfort to those “sitting on the fence.”

“However, the extent of likely pushback cannot be underestimated. From the survey, only 26 per cent of respondents indicated they would be comfortable eating foods that have been genetically modified, and just 22 per cent support the development and sale of GM foods in Canada. It is clear that significant efforts to inform and educate Canadians would be required in order to shift views in a more positive direction.”

 

Consumers opposed to genetically modified foods, but don’t know what they are
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Consumers Opposed To Genetically Modified Foods, But Don't Know What They Are

 

 

A new report finds Canadians are critical yet overwhelmingly confused about food that has been genetically engineered, but they want mandatory labels to help inform their grocery choices.A research report commissioned by Health Canada finds consumers have “strong feelings” about being able to identify genetically modified products when they’re shopping, and 78 per cent are calling for clear labelling on packages.

“There was a prevailing belief among participants that there should be greater transparency to consumers and, once raised, many questioned why government in particular should be resistant to providing consumers with more information that would help them make more informed decisions,” read the findings from The Strategic Counsel.

Given the choice, 62 per cent would buy a non-GM food over a GM product out of fears of health hazards or impacts on the environment.

Consumers don’t understand science

But the research, which was conducted through focus groups and online surveys to gauge public perceptions, also reveals that consumers have little understanding about the science of what many dubbed “Frankenfood.” Often, it’s confused with goods that have had additives like preservatives or hormone injections.

“Lack of awareness and understanding affects their confidence in the food supply and raises their level of concern,” the report says.Some of the words commonly used by participants included “fake,” “mutations,” “man-made” or “mass produced.”According to Health Canada’s website, all GM foods are “rigorously assessed” for safety prior to being allowed on the market. But labelling is now voluntary.

NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault says Canadians have every right to know what they’re eating, and he has tabled a private member’s bill to require mandatory labels.”The more information we give to consumers, the better,” he said.

He pointed to a new GM labelling law in Vermont that requires processed foods sold in the state that contain genetically engineered ingredients to say so on the label. Similar laws exist in countries across Europe.But negative views revealed in the research highlight a “difficult challenge” for Health Canada ahead.Anti-GM advocates have successfully filled the “information void,” the report reads.”Consumers’ initial response and reaction to the topic of GM foods is certainly not positive and clearly presents some formidable challenges for Health Canada communicators and policy-makers with respect to addressing the level of confusion, misinformation and generally low awareness/understanding that currently exists.”

Pushback’ expected

According to Health Canada’s website, a GM food is one derived from an organism that has been changed through:

• Traditional crossbreeding techniques.
• Using chemicals or radiation to alter genetic makeup.
• Introducing a gene from one species into another species.

A company typically takes seven to 10 years to research and obtain approval for sale, and only 120 genetically modified foods have been approved by Health Canada to date, ranging from insect-resistant corn to genetically modified yeast that cuts certain compounds in wine.

In May, Health Canada provoked controversy when it approved the first genetically modified food animal  for sale after “rigorous” scientific reviews.

While a high number of participants opposed GM food in any form, the report said regulatory, safety and approvals processes could give greater comfort to those “sitting on the fence.”

“However, the extent of likely pushback cannot be underestimated. From the survey, only 26 per cent of respondents indicated they would be comfortable eating foods that have been genetically modified, and just 22 per cent support the development and sale of GM foods in Canada. It is clear that significant efforts to inform and educate Canadians would be required in order to shift views in a more positive direction.”

 

Consumers opposed to genetically modified foods, but don’t know what they are
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