While shopping for a couple of items at a chemist in Toronto a book caught my eye called the "Beauty Detox Solution" by Kimberly Snyder. To book discusses not a quick-fix detox, but rather a way to change your way of eating. It makes sense chemically, biologically and environmentally. Kimberly tackles some popular beliefs, possibly created due to decades of effective marketing by food companies and the proof is in her results. Take a look at Kimberly, or her clients including drew Barrymore and Owen Wilson and you will see the vitality it gives you.
You can also subscribe to her newsletters from her site www.kimberlysnyder.net. Below is an helpful chart she encourages people to share. So let's talk about poop and pee...
Australia currently has limited labelling laws for genetically engineered (GE) foods. That's where the Truefood Guide comes in handy. The Guide rates food brands and products as Green (GE-free) and Red (may contain GE ingredients).
You can browse or search for brands on the right-hand side. The Guide is also available for download or you can order a convenient wallet-sized hard copy. It's simple to use:
Buy Green. Companies and supermarkets listed as green have implemented policies and procedures throughout their supply chain to actively avoid ingredients derived from GE crops.
Avoid Red. The companies and supermarkets listed in the red section of the guide may have products that contain ingredients derived form GE crops.
Click here to listen to Laura Kelly from Greenpeace discuss the excitement of the new release.
Who benefits from GM Foods? It seems only large, genetic engineering companies. Canadian Farmer Ross Murray grew GM canola for four years. He found that it did not live up to industry promises - it cost more to grow and yielded less than conventional canola. The guaranteed weed control worked in the beginning, but later the GM canola became a weed itself, and managing it increased costs and chemical usage.
NSW and Victoria are now growing GE canola for the second year running, and GE canola may be on supermarket shelves this year in the form of canola oil. The big issue for Greenpeace right now is the labelling of GE foods in Australia, and the contamination of GE crops into non-GE crops during harvest. Current food labelling laws do not require oils, highly processed foods and products derived from livestock fed GE feed to be labelled.
Greenpeace is joined by a growing chorus of opponents to GE foods including consumer, health and environment groups, over 170 leading Australian chefs, nutritionists, experts, and over 22,000 Australians who are asking for the labelling of all food containing GE ingredients, and for the proper safety testing of GE food.
2. Write to their state and federal health minister requesting the government keep its promises and protect public health and consumer choice by introducing, and strictly enforcing, legislation to ensure that: GM crops are only approved if they are proven to be safe 'beyond reasonable doubt' using evidence from independent, long-term, published studies - measuring indicators relevant to human health. All GM foods are clearly labelled, including highly processed products such as oils, starches and sugars from GM crops; and meat, milk, cheese and eggs from animals fed GM feed.
3. Shop with the Greenpeace True Food Guide, a guide to shopping GE-free (get a free copy by phoning Greenpeace on 1800 815 151 or download from http://www.truefood.org.au/)Lousie Sales of Greenpeace Australia talks about what's wrong with Genetic Modified Food and why we need to push for improved labelling in Australia.
4. Enjoy this video from the Greenpeace International Website:
Click here to listen to the interview with Louise Sales of Greenpeace, Australia.
To meet the increasing food needs of a growing world population, science has discovered the technique of genetically modifying plants and crops to enhance crop yield and create superior and stronger varieties of crops and fruits.
The main method is to genetically modify the DNA structure of the crop or plant. These genetically-modified plants are used as medicines and vaccines, foods and food ingredients, feeds, and fibres.
Controversies surrounding GM foods and crops commonly focus on human and environmental safety, labeling and consumer choice, intellectual property rights, ethics, food security, poverty reduction, and environmental conservation.
Click here to listen to the interview with Michelle Sheather of Greenpeace.
While shopping for a couple of items at a chemist in Toronto a book caught my eye called the "Beauty Detox Solution" by Kimberly Snyder. To book discusses not a quick-fix detox, but rather a way to change your way of eating. It makes sense chemically, biologically and environmentally. Kimberly tackles some popular beliefs, possibly created due to decades of effective marketing by food companies and the proof is in her results. Take a look at Kimberly, or her clients including drew Barrymore and Owen Wilson and you will see the vitality it gives you.
