Genetically Modified and Engineered food.

[heyokah]

What you need to know.

I don't know where to post this, so I posted it here.
This might be of use to all of us.

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The companies in this LINK below make their products from Genetically Modified and Engineered food. Please be aware. I ask you kindly to check this list and see if you're feeding your family unsafe food: http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.c...-products.html

Please also take the time to view and support the Non-GMO companies that use natural ingredients (list):
http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.c...companies.html

[bruno dante]

It appears we're a little outnumbered

Oh well...

Thanks very much for posting heyokah! Very important that people know about this!

[heyokah]

THE PLU CODES AND GMO



What Do Those Codes On Stickers Of Fruits And Some Veggies Mean?

Although they seem like a nuisance, the stickers or labels attached to fruit and some vegetables have more of a function than helping scan the price at the checkout stand. 
The PLU code, or price lookup number printed on the sticker, also tells you how the fruit was grown. 
By reading the PLU code, you can tell if the fruit was genetically modified, organically grown or produced with chemical fertilizers, fungicides, or herbicides.

Here are the basics of what you should know:

1. If there are only 4 numbers in the PLU, that begin with a 3 or a 4, this means that the produce was grown conventionally or “traditionally” with the use of pesticides. 
The last four letters of the PLU code are simply what kind of vegetable or fruit. An example is that all bananas are labeled with the code of 4011.

2. If there are 5 numbers in the PLU code, and the number starts with “8″, this tells you that the item is a genetically modified fruit or vegetable. 
Genetically modified fruits and vegetables trump being organic. 
So, it is possible to eat organic produce that are grown from genetically modified seeds. 
A genetically engineered (GE or GMO) banana would be: 84011

3. If there are five numbers in the PLU code, and the number starts with “9″, this tells you that the produce was grown organically and is not genetically modified. 
An organic banana would be: 94011

NOTE PLU codes and their organic prefixes are in wide use but GE codes are rare at best....

http://organicremix.com/2012/05/code...d-vegetables/n

http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/

* Update

[heyokah]

14 Steps to Cut Out Processed Food

14 Weeks of “Real Food” Mini-Pledges
•Week 1: Two fruits and/or vegetables per meal – Eat a minimum of two different fruits or vegetables (preferably organic) with every breakfast, lunch, and dinner meal.


•Week 2: “Real” beverages – Beverages will be limited to coffee, tea, water, and milk (only naturally sweetened with a little honey or 100% pure maple syrup). One cup of juice will be allowed throughout the week, and wine (preferably red) will be allowed in moderation (an average of one drink per day).


•Week 3: Meat – All meat consumed this week will be locally raised (within 100-miles of your hometown). Meat consumption will also be limited to 3 – 4 servings this week, and when it is eaten meat will not be presented as the “focal point” of the meal. Instead meat will be treated as a side item or simply used to help flavor a dish.


•Week 4: No fast food or deep-fried foods – No fast food or any foods that have been deep-fried in oil.


•Week 5: Try two new whole foods – Try a minimum of two new whole foods that you’ve never had before.


•Week 6: No low-fat, lite or nonfat food products – Do not eat any food products that are labeled as “low-fat,” “lite,” “light,” “reduced fat,” or “nonfat.”


•Week 7: 100% Whole grain – All grains consumed must be 100% whole-grain.


•Week 8: Stop eating when you feel full – Listen to your internal cues and stop eating when you feel full.


•Week 9: No refined sweeteners – No refined or artificial sweeteners including (but not limited to): white sugar, brown sugar, raw sugar, sucanat, splenda, stevia, agave, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, brown rice syrup, and cane juice. Foods and beverages can only be sweetened with a moderate amount of honey or maple syrup.


•Week 10: No refined oils – No refined or hydrogenated oils including (but not limited to): vegetable oil, organic vegetable oil, soybean oil, corn oil, canola oil, organic canola oil, margarine, and grape seed oil.


•Week 11: Eat local foods – Eat at least 1 locally grown or raised food at each meal. This includes, but is not limited to: fruits, vegetables, eggs, grains, nuts, meats, and sweeteners like honey.


•Week 12: No sweeteners – Avoid all added sweeteners including, but not limited to: white sugar, brown sugar, raw sugar, honey, maple syrup, date sugar, maple sugar, sucanat, splenda, stevia, agave, fruit juice concentrate, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, brown rice syrup, and cane juice.


•Week 13: Nothing artificial – Avoid all artificial ingredients including, but not limited to: sweeteners, flavors and colors.


•Week 14: No more than 5-indgredients – Avoid any and all packaged food products that contain more than five ingredients no matter what ingredients

http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/ste...food.html?c=ds

[heyokah]

List of Countries that have Banned GMO-Genetically Modified Foods



Italy
Austria
Hungary
France 
Germany
Luxembourg
Portugal
Greece
Spain
UK: The Church of England has refused permission for GE crop trials 
on 60,000 hectares of its land, dozens of local authorities supply GE 
free school lunches, the House of Commons banned GE foods for its 
catering. The vote of the Welsh Assembly to keep Wales GE free was 
counteracted by the ministry of Agriculture approving a GE maize variety. 
The Island of Jersey banned GE crops. 
Switzerland
Norway: Banned the import of several GE crops and products which 
contain antibiotic resistance genes. 
Australia: The State of Tasmania banned GE rapeseed as weed, 
Western Australia has banned commercial GE planting. Australian 
States are given the right to declare themselves GE free. Some 
communities (e.g. Bondi/Sydney, West Wimmera Shire) declared 
themselves GE free. 
Thailand
Philippines
Saudi Arabia 
Egypt
Algeria 
Brazil
Peru

See for more: http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.c...at-ban-or.html

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[heyokah]

A list of GMO Free Food Companies



These brands, at the time of writing, source their ingredients from GMO-free supplies.  If you’re concerned about the very real threat that genetically modified organisms pose to our food supply and ultimate health, please purchase from these companies and contact them to let them know that you support and value their decision to use non-gmo soy, corn, canola and other ingredients. Please enjoy this GMO-free food list and share it.

* Arrowhead Mills: GMO-free providers of baking mixes and flours found in both natural health food stores and regular supermarkets.

* Eden Foods: GMO-free providers of canned goods, noodles, tamari, miso, vinegar and Asian foodstuffs.

* Natural Choice Foods:  GMO-free roviders of frozen dessert products.

* Purity Foods: GMO-free makers of spelt-based noodles, snacks and other goodies.

* Rapunzel: My all-time favorite chocolate company.  They also sell speciality oils.

* Spectrum Oils: GMO-free manufacturer of speciality oils, cooking oils, salad oils and natural shortening
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* Genisoy: Uses only certified GMO-free soybeans for their many soy products.

* Earth’s Best: Baby food manufacturer uses non-GMO ingredients.

* Healthy Times: Baby food manufacturer uses non-gmo ingredients.

* Bob’s Red Mill: GMO-free provider of baking mixes and specialty flours
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* Pamela’s Products: Provider of luscious gluten-free baking mixes sources non-GMO ingredients.

* Whole Foods Store Brands: Whole foods has made the commitment to sourcing its ingredients from GMO-free sources.

* Cascadian Farms: Provider of frozen entrees, juices, frozen vegetables and fruit, yogurt and other foods.

* Imagine Foods: GMO-free provider of soy and rice milk as well as broth and other foods.

* Muir Glen: Source of canned goods and vegetable juice uses gmo-free foods.

* Thai Kitchen: Source for coconut milks and Asian ingredients sources gmo-free ingredients.

* Amy’s Kitchen: GMO-free source of canned soups, chilies, boxed and frozen meals.

* Nature’s Path: Manufacturer of cereals and snack bars made with ingredients sourced gmo-free.

* Annie’s Naturals: Manufacturer of BBQ sauce, salad dressings and other condiments sourced from gmo-free ingredients.

* San J: GMO-free manufacturer of soy sauce, shoyu and tamari.

* Tradition Miso: Manufacturer of miso pastes that are made from GMO-free ingredients.

* Barbara’s Bakery: Manufacturer of cookies sources from gmo-free ingredients.

* Lundberg Family Farms: GMO-free provider of rice and wild rice foods including raw rice, soups and convenience foods.

* Walkers: Provider of the best shortbread cookies ever as well as other sweet treats.

* Fantastic Foods: Provider of hummus, falafel, risotto couscous, soup and other mixes with gmo-free ingredients.

* Vitasoy: Manufacturer of soy-based foods sourced from gmo-free ingredients.

* Clif: Manufacturer of energy bars sourced from gmo-free foods.

* Kettle Chips: GMO-free manufacturer of potato and tortilla chips.

* Que Pasa: Manufacturer of tortilla chips and other Mexican foods sourced from non-gmo ingredients.

* Garden of Eatin: Manufacturer of chips, salsas and other snack foods.

* French Meadow Bakery: Manufacturer of bread and baked goods using non-gmo ingredients.

* White Wave: Manufacturer of soy products including tofu and tempeh using gmo-free soy.

* Bearitos: Manufacturer of snack foods and dips using gmo-free foods.

* Chaffin Family Orchards: Is committed to GMO-free foods and sells an assortment of goods including olive oil.

* Cultures for Health: All starters and products sold at Cultures for Health are GMO-free.

*Grindstone Bakery: GMO-free provider of wheat- and gluten-free bread.

* Pure Indian Foods: GMO-free provider of grass-fed ghee.

* To Your Health: Provider of gmo-free sprouted breads and sprouted flours.

* US Wellness Meats: Provider of pasture- and grass-fed meats free of GMO supplemental feed.

* Zukay: Provider of live cultured condiments and salsa free from GMO.

* Wisconsin Healthy Grown Potatoes: GMO-free potatoes.

http://nourishedkitchen.com/gmo-free-food/

If you have a question about a certain product or brand that is not listed here, please call the company and ask them. 
Remember: one of the best ways to raise awareness among the food corporations is to voice your concerns directly to them and boycott companies who continue to source ingredients from genetically modified sources.
 
Here you can download (even on your iPhone) the non-GMO shopping guide

http://nongmoshoppingguide.com/

[Ki's]

Thanks heyokah, for this.
And for all you Michigan people, please be aware that Sen's Levin and Stabenow both voted AGAINST states rights to label GMO foods. Stabenow recieved $740,926 in campaign contributions from big agri-business. Guess that shouldn't be a big surprise.

[heyokah]

Here's a Comprehensive List Of GMO Products

http://shiftfrequency.com/comprehens...-gmo-products/

***Oooops, doesn't seem to have more info than the one I posted in my OP

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How GMO foods alter organ function and pose a very real health threat to humans

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=T-IJikX1144

[heyokah]

GMO Foods? How To Tell, Truth About Genetically Modified Foods & Label GMO Psychetruth Nutrition

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=3HYNBY5IKAQ

[heyokah]

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Jeffrey M. Smith talking about the GMO threat .

If you have an hour to spare, this interview with Jeffrey M. Smith will be well worth the time. Smith documents how consumption of GM foods has been directly linked with health problems in humans.

In the video, Smith, of the Institute of Responsible Technology documents how consumption of genetically modified foods has been directly linked with reproductive problems, immune system deficiencies, accelerated aging, organ damage and gastrointestinal problems.
Smith explains that the immune system problem has been seen consistently in mice and rats who are fed GMO food, and now since humans have started consuming genetically modified foods, auto-immune diseases and allergies have increased.
He explains in detail the various chemicals used by Monsanto and other biotech industries and their impact on both health and the environment as a whole.
This is probably the most detailed interview yet on the dangers of GMOs.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=oPvkZv5MfRw

[observer]

Does any member have a doubt to the motives of Bill Gates, one of the world's wealthiest men, when he invested millions of dollars into the Norway Doomsday Seed Bank, along with the Rockefeller Foundation?

One can only speculate what those motives were, but, may it be synchronous to what one may speculate when one becomes aware that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has invested into 500,000 shares of Monsanto, the world leader in GMO seeds?

Research Resources:

Seed Bank -
http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/ci...yweapons31.htm
http://www.newworldorderwar.com/tag/...inal-solution/

The Gates/Monsanto Connection -
http://www.infowars.com/monsanto-inv...ht-starvation/
http://naturalsociety.com/bill-gates...s-of-monsanto/

....And a good number of the members are supporting this insanity by purchasing Mr. Gates' products. Is there an alternative? I don't think Apple is the answer....

[greybeard]

Hi Observer as far as computer systems go Linux is an alternative.
I use it and its fast, trouble free and as yet does not attract the attention of viruses.

chris

[heyokah]

Posted by observer (here)
Does any member have a doubt to the motives of Bill Gates, one of the world's wealthiest men, when he invested millions of dollars into the Norway Doomsday Seed Bank, along with the Rockefeller Foundation?

One can only speculate what those motives were, but, may it be synchronous to what one may speculate when one becomes aware that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has invested into 500,000 shares of Monsanto, the world leader in GMO seeds?

Research Resources:

Seed Bank -
http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/ci...yweapons31.htm
http://www.newworldorderwar.com/tag/...inal-solution/

The Gates/Monsanto Connection -
http://www.infowars.com/monsanto-inv...ht-starvation/
http://naturalsociety.com/bill-gates...s-of-monsanto/

....And a good number of the members are supporting this insanity by purchasing Mr. Gates' products. Is there an alternative? I don't think Apple is the answer....

I wonder if Mr. Gates is really believing what he is saying.
There is someting with that smile around his mouth.....

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=41OH4xzTC-g

This one of Mr. Bill Deny Gates really makes me sick.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=U_Gi6cf-jiI

[ThePythonicCow]

Posted by heyokah (here)
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Jeffrey M. Smith talking about the GMO threat .

If you have an hour to spare, this interview with Jeffrey M. Smith will be well worth the time. Smith documents how consumption of GM foods has been directly linked with health problems in humans.

An excellent video - thanks.

I "stole" it, reposting in Seeds of Death: Unveiling The Lies of GMO's - Full Movie (Post #42).

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Posted by greybeard (here)
Hi Observer as far as computer systems go Linux is an alternative.

Linux works for me too .

(Though I'm biased, having been deeply involved in Unix and Linux development since joining Bell Labs in 1978.)

[observer]

Posted by heyokah (here)
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I wonder if Mr. Gates is really believing what he is saying.
There is something with that smile around his mouth.....

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This one of Mr. Bill Deny Gates really makes me sick.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=U_Gi6cf-jiI

Mr. Gates obviously speaks with a forked-tongue, and sports a two-faced smile. Do the research Mr. Gates!!!

As Dr. Wakefield clearly states in his rebuttal:

"I stand by the Lancet paper's methodology and the results which call for more research into whether environmental triggers cause gastrointestinal disease and developmental regression in children....." (Emphasis added by observer)

Research Resources:

http://www.ageofautism.com/2011/01/b...it-motive.html
http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/05/p...-findings.html

[CdnSirian]

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...paign=20130608

Update on the honeybee plight. Poor little guys are expected to eat pesticide laden pollen and nectars and keep cranking out the work for our food supply. Yet hives have experienced mass deaths again this year. Not on the news.

This long article is a good read about current situations.

[heyokah]

Posted by CdnSirian (here)
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...paign=20130608

Update on the honeybee plight. Poor little guys are expected to eat pesticide laden pollen and nectars and keep cranking out the work for our food supply. Yet hives have experienced mass deaths again this year. Not on the news.

This long article is a good read about current situations.

Thank you for your contribution about the bees CdnSirian.

From the article I post this little part about what we could do.


So, how can we help protect the bees ?

If you would like to learn more about the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee, check out the documentary film Vanishing of the Bees. If you’d like to get involved, here are four actions you can take to help preserve and protect our honeybees:

•Support organic farmers and shop at local farmer's markets as often as possible. You can "vote with your fork" three times a day. (When you buy organic, you are making a statement by saying "no" to GMOs and toxic pesticides.)

•Cut the use of toxic chemicals in your house and on your lawn, and use only organic, all-natural forms of pest control.

•Better yet, get rid of your lawn altogether and plant a garden or other natural habitat. Lawns offer very little benefit for the environment. Both flower and vegetable gardens provide excellent natural honeybee habitats.

•Become an amateur beekeeper. Having a hive in your garden requires only about an hour of your time per week, benefits your local ecosystem, and you can enjoy your own honey! Worldofbeekeping.com,7 and beekeeping.org8 are but two websites that can help you get started.

[heyokah]

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Victory Gardens to Save Us From GMO.
Are Edible Organic Gardens the Key to Food Sustainability? –

http://tv.naturalsociety.com/victory...ustainability/


In Africa, New Jersey, the UK, Russia, and Mexico, edible organic gardens are paving the way to a new trend in food sustainability and a way to give GMO companies a run for their money.
Utilizing perennial vegetables and incorporating permaculture, along with planting wild growth, organic food forests like the one now growing in urban Seattle, people are slowly getting the hint that we don’t need to rely solely on Big Pharma and the corrupt companies trying to peddle GMO poison in order to sustain healthy, vital food sources for a growing world population.

Restoring local ecosystems with edible gardens and planting regenerative landscapes, even on small scale, can ripple out like a pebble thrown on a lake’s surface to ensure that rich, unpolluted soil, and unaltered seeds nourish unbastardized crops that can flourish for generations to come in every corner of the planet.


Take for example, a family in Pasadena that has allowed their lawn to die, and instead planted an edible organic garden.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=CeaYqU2SSJE

During World War I, ‘victory gardens’ were often planted to ensure food supply.
In March 1917, Charles Lathrop Pack organized the National War Garden Commission and launched the war garden campaign and garden campaign.

There are similar activists who attempt to inspire the same idea that was presented in the 1900s – self-sustaining, small scale gardens and farms.
One is called the gorilla gardener in South Central LA, Ron Finley who plants organic gardens in unused public parks where urban blight is common. His efforts completely change the food supply and the communities he plants in.

Although our governments have not declared a formal war against the people, they seem to have been so completely enamored by GMO companies that they are allowing them to plant crops that cause cancer, retard development in fetuses, and cause organ failure.

While we should keep speaking out against Monsanto, even with the recent media blackout, and educate people who aren’t familiar with the near-catastrophic state of our food supply, the ‘victory’ just might be in taking up a shovel and planting some heirloom seeds.

Edible gardens can possibly save our food.