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ORGANIC FOODS: FARMING, HERBS, NON-GMO FOODS | HERBAL GOODNESS

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ORGANIC FOODS: FARMING, HERBS, NON-GMO FOODS | HERBAL GOODNESS

Years ago, sweeteners were the rave. Low calories in artificial sweeteners made these sugar substitutes popular diet choices. Then, gluten-free food products were in vogue. These food products became sought after to the point that people who weren't gluten intolerant were buying them. Terms that you might be hearing frequently today are organic, organic farming, organic baby food and organic grocery store. Another term is non-GMO, including non-GMO organic herbs.

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But, just what are GMO herbs and GMO food products? Genetically modified (GMO) foods are "living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering," shares the Non-GMO Project. After GMOs enter the soil or environment, they cannot be recalled.

Ability to produce food products at faster rates is just one reason why companies develop GMOs. In fact, GMOs are made to stand up against herbicides. Future GMOs may be able to survive longer before they start to become overly ripe or brown. For example, apples with GMO products in them might be able to remain on store shelves longer before they start to soften and brown.

Agricultural products are among the leading GMO products. The bad news is that GMOs have been reported to cause damage to the body, this includes human and animal bodies. Studies have shown that once GMOs enter the blood stream, they can affect organs and gene transfer. No surprise there, especially when you consider that GMOs are plants that are not grown from natural seeds. What you may not know is that agricultural firms have already found a way and started using genetically altered seeds. This single step might create greater demand from the health conscious and those who care for the planet for more organic farming, safe organic produce and organic herbs.

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