And here we have... GMO food!

Well, hello there wellness lovers!

And happy Friday!

Today I wanted to share an ecard I came across via Pinterest:


















It kind of made me laugh at first... but then I started thinking how most people would actually believe a company that would say this type of thing.

Some days I really wonder about the future of humanity... I really hope Prop 37 passes in California: at least people will become more aware of the food they are consuming and feeding their families.

Have a lovely day!

xoxo,
Ashley 

P.S. Have you heard of the "Epicyte gene"? If you haven't, I highly recommend googling it.

Let us Decide! Honest Labeling of GE Foods

Greetings wellness lovers!

And happy Friday! :)

As you probably know... the debate re: Prop 37 (GMO labeling in California) is heating up. Approximately 92% of Americans are demanding honest labeling of genitically engineered foods, but many food companies (even those that sell 'natural' food) are spending $$$$$$ to fight it. 

Did you know that companies such as Kellogg's actually ship GMO-free products to Europe? However, in the US... they use GM ingredients in the same products and don't even want the consumer to know? (Kellogg's Facebook page is getting quite a lot of attention regarding this issue.)

In animal studies, genetically engineered foods have been shown to cause infertility, weight gain, severe allergies, and organ damage. And, there have not been any long-term studies analyzing the long-term effects of GE foods in humans.

Something else that is worth pondering... these are real quotes from the FDA and biotech company Monsanto pertaining to acceptance of responsibility concerning food safety.

The FDA says...

"Ultimately, it is the food producer who is responsible for assuring safety" - FDA, "Statement of Policy: Foods Derived from New Plant Varieties" (GMO Policy), Federal Register, Vol. 57, No. 104 (1992), p. 229

And Monsanto has stated...

"Monsanto should not have to vouchsafe the safety of biotech food. Our interest is in selling as much of it as possible. Assuring its safety is the F.D.A.'s job" - Phil Angell, Monsanto's director of corporate communications. "Playing God in the Garden" New York Times Magazine, October 25, 1998.

Wait... what? Who is actually supposed to be advocating on behalf of the consumer when it comes to food safety?

Something else worth looking into is the FDA's "revolving door policy." 

If honest labeling of food is important to you, and you haven't done so already... you can take action here.

I hope you are inspired to get involved! :)

Have an excellent day!

xoxo,
Ashley

Dr. Mercola on GMOs

Greetings wellness lovers!

If you have not seen Dr. Mercola's latest video encouraging individuals to demand the labeling of GMOs, as required in 40 other countries, I highly recommend watching it!




"If you put a label on genetically engineered food you might as well put a skull and crossbones on it." - Norman Braksick, president of Asgrow Seed Co., a subsidiary of Monsanto, quoted in the Kansas City Star, March 7, 1994

If you believe that individuals have the right to know what's in their food, I hope you are inspired to take action in whatever way you can!

Monsanto Labeling

Greetings wellness-lovers!

Today I wanted to share something I came across via Pinterest the other day... it's kind of humorous, but actually not...

It's from 1999... but as you know, it's relevant today, more than ever.

Thoughts?

Have a lovely day!

xoxo,
Ashley

Health Conscious Musical Fun with Rob Herring

Greetings wellness lovers!

Today I wanted to share with you another awareness-raising music video, created by a fellow IIN graduate, Rob Herring!

It's called...


(Leave Our Food) Alone



What I love about these songs is that they basically give you an overview of what's going on in the food/nutrition world, in a nutshell... with a dash of humor. ;)

If you enjoyed these videos... and want to stay updated with his latest, check out his Facebook page!