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GMO 101 by Alain Braux - GMO 101 – A Practical Guide – GMO 101 A Practical Guide to Genetically Engineered Food By Chef Alain Braux, C.E.P.C., C.M.B. B.S. Holistic Nutrition Executive Chef and Culinary Nutritionist 2 - GMO 101 – A Practical Guide – Copyright © 2014 by Alain Braux International Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any form of information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of the author, except where permitted by law. ISBN-13: 978-0-9842883-5-9 ISBN-10: 0-9842883-5-X GMO 101 - A practical Guide to Genetically Engineered Food is a trademark of Alain Braux. Alain Braux International Publishing, LLC. Disclaimer: This book has been written as an educational tool only. It is not a substitute for the informed medical recommendations of your personal physician or other qualified healthcare provider. The information within these pages is designed to help you learn about and understand your current health condition. My hope is that this book will allow you to have a better dialogue with your healthcare providers and make your life easier. The publisher and the author of this book are not responsible for any products and services mentioned or referred to in this book, and disclaim any liability regarding the information offered in this book. They also disclaim any responsibility for any damage, loss, or expense to property arising out of, or relating to, the text in this book. If you have any doubts as to the validity of the information given, please do not purchase this book. Thank you for your understanding. Before starting a lifestyle change, please check with your personal physician to make sure that the changes you plan to make are right for you. Sincerely, Alain Braux. For information regarding this and other Alain Braux International Publishing, LLC books and speaking engagements, please contact Alain Braux through www.AlainBraux.com or at [email protected]. Proofreader: Gayle Morrow Cover design by Tatiana Vila at Vila Design Butterfly picture from Wikimedia Commons by Lokal_Profil Back photograph by Athena Danoy Manufactured in the United States of America. (September 2014) 3 - GMO 101 – A Practical Guide – Table of Contents Foreword .................................................................................................................. 6 Heard on the Grapevine ............................................................................................ 9 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 16 Once Upon a Time in GMO Land – The Short History of GMOs ......................... 19 They Say, We Say Argument ............................................................................... 22 They Say… GMOs offer higher crop yield .......................................................... 22 Sustainable and Organic Agriculture is the Answer .............................................. 22 They Say… GMOs benefit the environment. ....................................................... 23 They Say… GMOs reduce the use of herbicides and pesticides. ........................... 23 They Say… Bt toxins do not harm non-targeted species....................................... 23 They Say… GMOs increase crop yields and in the process helps food farmers be more profitable. ................................................................................................... 24 They Say… GMOs are just another form of plant breeding and have no more risks than naturally bred crops. ..................................................................................... 25 They say… GMOs are safe to eat and more nutritious ......................................... 25 They Say… GMOs are good for farmers .............................................................. 27 They Say… GMOs are solving the world’s food crisis. ........................................ 27 Scientific studies to back the above information................................................... 27 But Why Are You Saying GMOs are Dangerous for Us? ..................................... 28 Here are a couple of recent studies to help you understand ................................... 29 But, but… pro-GMOs say, “Millions and millions of people have eaten GM and no one is sick” .......................................................................................................... 30 GMOs in your daily life ....................................................................................... 31 How are GMOs created? ...................................................................................... 31 Why were GMOs created? ................................................................................... 31 GM food crops are created in a lab for two main purposes: .................................. 32 Why should it matter to us and our children? ....................................................... 32 Why the controversy? .......................................................................................... 32 Doctors Say No to GMOs .................................................................................... 33 In which crops are GMOs present? ...................................................................... 34 GMOs Hidden in Our Food ................................................................................. 34 More potential GM Hidden Ingredients to Look Out For ..................................... 35 OMG?!? What should I eat? What do I do to avoid GMOs? ................................. 36 One: Buy certified organic ................................................................................... 36 Two: Buy your food from a farmer ...................................................................... 36 Three: Grow your own food ................................................................................. 36 Four: Read labels carefully .................................................................................. 37 Five: Avoid the most at risk crops ........................................................................ 37 Six: Pick your proteins carefully .......................................................................... 37 Seven: Shopping Guides ...................................................................................... 38 How to Avoid GMOs when eating out ................................................................. 38 GMOs at Home ................................................................................................... 39 What to do when you are invited to family or friends events ................................ 39 4 - GMO 101 – A Practical Guide – What can you and I do about this important food issue? ....................................... 39 Mother Earth Knows Best .................................................................................... 41 Are Your Furry Friends Sick of GMOs? .............................................................. 46 GMO 101 Master GM Ingredients List ................................................................... 53 Genetically Engineered Food Crops ..................................................................... 53 And if that was not enough, more GE foods in the pipeline .................................. 60 Increased Use of Pesticides .................................................................................. 61 By the Way, What is That “Glyphosate” Mentioned Earlier? ............................... 61 More potential GM Hidden Ingredients to Look Out For ..................................... 62 Potential Sources of Genetically Engineered Ingredients in Food............................ 63 Crop: Canola ....................................................................................................... 63 Ingredients or Food Products Coming from Canola (Rapeseed) ........................... 63 Animals: Bovine, Ovine, and Caprine .................................................................. 73 Animals: Poultry, Chicken and Eggs .................................................................... 84 Crop: Corn ........................................................................................................... 85 Crop: Cotton ...................................................................................................... 176 Products: Dairy .................................................................................................. 185 Potential health concerns linked to the use of rBST or rBGH in dairy cows ....... 186 Food Products with Possible Hidden Dairy Ingredients ...................................... 186 Foods that do NOT contain dairy even though it may sound like it..................... 189 Assorted Dairy Ingredients and Products ........................................................... 190 Crop: Soy .......................................................................................................... 210 Soy-based Food Products ................................................................................... 210 Soy Ingredients or Derivatives in Food Products (see detailed explanations below) .......................................................................................................................... 212 Soy Ingredients or Derivatives Around Your Home (see detailed explanations below) ..............................................................................................................
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