How to Avoid Genetically Modified Foods

1. Become familiar with the most common products (and their derivatives) that are most likely to be genetically modified. Products grown and processed in the United States and Canada are suspects. Avoid these whenever you can.

o  Soybeans
o  Corn
o  Rapeseed/Canola
o  Sugar beets
o  Rice
o  Cotton. The seeds are pressed into cottonseed oil, which is a common ingredient in vegetable oil and margarine.
o  Dairy - Cows injected with GE hormone rBGH/rBST; possibly fed GM grains and hay.
o  Aspartame/AminoSweet - Addictive and dangerous artificial sweetener commonly found in chewing gum and "diet" beverages.
o  Papayas
o  Farm Raised Salmon

2. Buy food labeled 100% organic. However, you may find that organic food is more expensive and different in appearance from conventional products. Also, just because something says "organic" on it does not mean that it does not contain GMs. In fact, it can still contain up to 30% GMs, so be sure the labels say 100% organic.. This applies to eggs, as well. Eggs labeled "free-range", "natural", or "cage-free" are not necessarily GE-free; look for eggs to be 100% organic.. ]

3. Purchase beef that is 100% grass-fed. Most cattle in the U.S. are grass-fed, but spend the last portion of their lives in feedlots where they may be given GM corn, the purpose of which is to increase intramuscular fat and marbling. If you're looking to stay away from GMOs, make sure the cattle were 100% grass-fed or pasture-fed (sometimes referred to as grass-finished or pasture-finished). The same applies to meat from other herbivores such as sheep. There is also the slight possibility that the animals were fed GM alfalfa, although this is less likely if you buy meat locally. With non-ruminants like pigs and poultry that cannot be 100% grass-fed, it's better to look for meat that is 100% organic..

4. Seek products that are specifically labeled as non-GM or GMO-free. However, it is rare to find products labeled as such. You can also research websites that list companies and foods that do not use genetically modified foods,  but be aware that information is often incomplete and conflicting interests may not be declared.

5.  Shop locally. More than half of all GM foods are produced in the US, most of it comes from large, industrial farms. By shopping at farmers' markets, more and more small farms are offering grains and meat directly to customers, in addition to the usual fare (vegetables, fruit, herbs). Shopping locally may also give you the opportunity to speak to the farmer and find out how he or she feels about GMOs and whether or not they use them in their own operation.

6. Buy whole foods. Favor foods that you can cook and prepare yourself, rather than foods that are processed or prepared (e.g. anything that comes in a box or a bag, including fast food).

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