Each and every day the average American is consuming a
considerable number of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Estimates show that 70 to 75% of all processed foods in your
local supermarket contain genetically modified ingredients. From
soda and chips, to infant formula and baby food, these GMOs are
entering our bodies with little understanding of the impact they
are having on our health and wellness, in the short- or long-
term. "Currently commercialized GM crops in the U.S. include soy
(94%), cotton (90%), canola (90%), sugar beets (95%), corn
(88%), Hawaiian papaya (more than 50%), zucchini and yellow
squash (over 24,000 acres)," according to the Institute for
Responsible Technology. These genetically modified foods have
been linked to toxic and allergic reactions, organ and tissue
damage in animals, cancer, and infertility. More than 40
countries around the world ban or at least label products that
contain genetically modified organisms. However, GMO products
are widely available in the United States