GMO is a ubiquitous term that induces a variety of feelings, opinions, and back-ally fists fights (so I've heard). It is a term rapidly approaching conversational infamy akin to politics or religion. So, rather than have you leave the party or challenge me to an wrestling match, I will refrain from sharing my opinions on the subject and ostensibly assume that we are both interested in learning how to avoid this 3 lettered monster lately hiding in the supermarket closet of every American.
I can't say with certainty how I stumbled upon this website: realfoodmedia but I know it started with a Russian scientist discussing how GMO potatoes used in fast food french fries are linked to the swine flu virus... Anyway, what matters is that I found the above site, which is starting a much needed dialogue on understanding GMOs. And more importantly, for those who do understand them, the site along with the Center for Food Safety offers a how-to-circumvent-immanent-GMO-ingestion-when-navigating-the seizure-inducing-isles-at-the-grocery-store otherwise known as the NON-GMO SHOPPING GUIDE. Refraining from entering into the religious arena (I'm doing well, huh?) I liken this guide to the irreplaceable "Handbook for the Dead" so vital to those navigating between worlds in Beetlejuice (click the link if you wish to tarnish all traces of my credibility).
So in conclusion, I encourage you to take the NO GMO challenge, as I will. At least take a look at the guide and see how many GMO items you already purchase and identify non-GMO substitutes for your current shopping excursions. Mostly I want to entice you to do your own homework and contribute to the dialogue. It's so important. Ultimately it boils down to personal responsibility and caring about how our food is grown. Do you?
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