GMOs foods is the technology that moves gene from one species to the other.
According to WHO, GMO (Genetic Modified organism) can be defined as organism ( i.e plants, animals or micro-organisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating or natural recombination. The technology used for producing GMOs food is often called "gene technology" or "genetic engineering" . The food produced from GMOs are referred to as GM foods. For instance, pork that has the gene of rat, tomatoes made of filthy bacterias, beef made from dogs and vegetables that has the gene of fruit etc.
HARZARD
GMO foods have been shown to cause harm to humans, animals, and the environment and despite growing opposition, more and more foods continue to be genetically altered.
E.G: Genetically modified corn altered blood biochemistry, damage organs, and caused potential effect on male fertility.
HOW TO AVOID IT
1. Avoid processed food containing ingredient from corn, soy, beet, and cotton etc.
2. Eat organic foods.
3. Buy locally grown food.
4. Grow your own food.
GMO FOODs include papaya (pawpaw), soy, corn, sugar, cotton, canola etc.
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