Genetically Modified Organisms The Most Natural Or...

As an American, I have always been aware that my country does not have the most natural or healthy diet. We live in a country with 160,000 fast food restaurants and grocery stores filled with processed foods that can be quickly prepared for the convenience of the consumer. The food industry may make your daily meals and snacking easy and affordable; however, it is important to remember the nutritional value of the foods you are consuming and the affects they may have on your health. When eating non-organic food, whether from a restaurant or a store, remember that almost all of the food shares one ingredient; GMO s. GMO s, or Genetically Modified Organisms, are plants or animals whose cells have been genetically altered with genes from†¦show more content†¦An antifreeze gene can be added to crops so that unexpected cold cannot harm seedlings. By creating crops that can withstand drought, it makes it more convenient for farmers to grow crops in regions that usually aren’t suitable for specific plants. With the vast world hunger existing today, not everyone is getting the nutrition needed to survive; therefore, certain nutrients can be added to crops to help aid nutrient deficiencies. The benefits of genetic engineering may seem feasible; however, each can be disputed. These modified crops pose a risk on the environment and the health of people and animals. When you go into the supermarket, 90% of the foods around you are processed. Within those processed foods about 80% of them contain GM ingredients. In 2014, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 94% of soybeans, 93% of corn, 96% of cotton, and 90% of sugar beets are genetically modified. Another study shows that 88% of canola oil is modified. Other produce includes sugarcane, potatoes, papaya, squash, beets, peas, vegetable oils, etc.The list of modified ingredients does not seem vast; however, these ingredients are found in thousands of processed foods such as baby formula, any sort of cake mix, sugar, cookies, potato chips, bread, pop tarts, Gatorade, cereal, candy, soda, juice, condiments, cheese, pasta and sauces, etc. Common food brands such as Chef Boyardee, Frito-Lay, Betty Crocker, Morningstar, Nestle, Heinz, Banquet,