The Non-GMO Project♥

Before I began to explain my project, I'm sure some of you are wondering what is GMO.... GMOs, or “genetically modified organisms,” are plants or animals created through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE). This experimental technology merges DNA from different species, creating unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and viral genes that cannot occur in nature or in traditional crossbreeding. Virtually all commercial GMOs are engineered to withstand direct application of herbicide and/or to produce an insecticide. Despite biotech industry promises, none of the GMO traits currently on the market offer increased yield, drought tolerance, enhanced nutrition, or any other consumer benefit. Meanwhile, a growing body of evidence connects GMOs with health problems, environmental damage and violation of farmers’ and consumers’ rights.

I had no idea about this until my fiance did some research and still I didn't listen, until I seen Fat Sick & Nearly Dead. After doing my own research plus his, we decided to make this very important decision as a family to go completely non GMO. It won't happen over night, which is why I'm creating this project, at any time feel free to join in, it's never too late! We will be replacing every brand in our house with something organic and non GMO. It won't be easy but well worth it in the end. We want to be a GMO free household by the New Year.  What mainly made me want to go GMO free, was my daughters. They deserve nothing but the best!

Now step back and answer this one question. Are my kids eating genetically engineered food?
 The sad truth is many of the foods that are most popular with children contain GMOs. Cereals, snack bars, snack boxes, cookies, processed lunch meats, and crackers all contain large amounts of high risk food ingredients. In North America, over 80% of our food contains GMOs.  If you are not buying foods that are Non-GMO Project Verified, most likely GMOs are present at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

But you can change that by going non-GMO! 
I plan on blogging about my shopping trips, deals, brands, recipes, etc.

If you have any questions or want to join my project, feel free to comment or even email me (alyssacollazo@yahoo.com)!