Genetically Engineered Crops Taking Over the U.S.

re: Genetically Engineered Crops Taking Over the U.S.

beht — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:07:59 GMT

Trinity Wellness: the problem is that people don't take what they eat nearly as seriously as smoking. I smoke, so I see people around assume that they are simply healthier from this one fact, as they shove sugar, prescription drugs, GMO foods, processed foods down their throats. Although I would not recommend smoking to anyone, if I had the choice of either quitting smoking, or eating nutritious food, I'd pick the latter. If people would put as much self-righteousness and energy into eating healthy as they did into banning smoking, there would truly be a change, but people just don't seem to be as concerned about their food. You know, you go to the store and buy some corn and "whole wheat" bread and are taught these are wonderful for you.

re: Genetically Engineered Crops Taking Over the U.S.

Amanda Rose — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:26:53 GMT

The percent for corn is actually higher -- the USDA broke the data up by type of GM corn. In their primary data they provide "all GM corn" as well. You can find the primary data at the USDA site or a graphic display of it here:

foodgraphs.net/.../crop-trends.html

re: Genetically Engineered Crops Taking Over the U.S.

ironmaiden — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:29:12 GMT

How sure are you about the organic? GM crops contaminate the environment, where there are huge crops of them it may be impossible to be sure that everything growing around them isn't contaminated.

re: Genetically Engineered Crops Taking Over the U.S.

mama bear — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:37:38 GMT

This is just sick...pun intended!!! It is a recipe for disaster and illness. Its too soon to tell, but are we altering our human existence as we now know it? I have actually noticed a taste difference between the labeled "organic" and the GM products. The GM products such as tortilla chips and taco shells are heavier and less tasty whereas the Organic labeled ones are lighter, crispier and tastier. It's sad, but we no longer regularly participate in community potluck meals as so many folks are clueless about the quality of our food supply and serve GM foods, foods made and baked with Splenda and other artificial sweetners.