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95% of soy in America is GMO. Soy products are considered phytoestrogens since soy proteins contain isoflavones, which are compounds similar to estrogen. It is classified as an endocrine disruptor, and has the potential to cause negative effects on reproductive health, fertility, infant development and even brain…

For flavor: Try ProGrade protein. They have a few different types, it's the absolute best on the market. Tastes amazing, dissolves FAST. I put it in the blender sometimes with berries or 1/2 banana, or put the vanilla in a Fuze Slenderize drink. Delish! http://www.getprograde.com/

I thought it was a great film. If I did it, I'd add in some non-GMO protein powder perhaps. 1 cup of spinach has 5 grams of protein, so you should be able to get a lot from veggies like that!

Congratulations. One thing isn't for everyone. My preference is to not eat processed food and chemicals.

You're right, it's definitely possible to find non-GMO soy. I gave up soy for a number of reasons, not just because of GM. Look, I didn't make this thread to convince anyone or tell you what's best for you. I know what I believe and I know what's best for me. The thread title is just asking if anyone else is GMO. So I'm…

LOL, because, yes, I believe everything my government tells me. Especially since a number of them are on the corporate boards of such companies as CON AGRA and Monsanto. LOL There is a HUGE nutritional difference.

Cross pollination is not considered GMO. GMO is an organism or microorganism whose genetic material has been altered by means of genetic engineering. Meaning people, humans have altered an organism. So you'd be incorrect in your statement.

What's even more great is that since I've just changed the foods I eat, I've dropped 12 lbs without even trying. I feel more energy, sleep better, less depressed, more motivated and my concentration is up. For me, that's evidence enough, without looking at anything else. The less carcinogens in my body, the better. The…

BioQueen, you're correct. Most food takes 5 days to a week to get to market, reducing the nutrition substantially. You can also use chicken as an example. Packing chickens where they have only inches of space to move and injecting them with hormones to increase their breast size while feeding them Monsanto grains to the…

You can also go with the non-food GMO argument. Here are some facts about the world's largest proponent, Monsanto. The non-profit Center for Food Safety listed 112 lawsuits by Monsanto against farmers for claims of seed patent violations. The Center for Food Safety's analyst stated that many innocent farmers settle with…

Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are foods derived from genetically modified organisms. Genetically modified organisms have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. These techniques are much more precise[1] than mutagenesis (mutation breeding) where an organism is exposed to…

Incorrect. Humans did not create food in laboratories. The natural process of hybridization occurs, sure, but this is NATURAL. Scientists going into a lab to create a trademarked soybean just for the sake of being able to spray it with extra-strong pesticides or grow it in an area or ground unsuitable for food growth isn't…

Gotta admit, I do mourn bacon from time to time... LOL Has anyone had any luck with CHICKEN though? It's impossible!

Gross, you're totally right (did that sound valley-girl much? lol). I completely gave up soy, and I do love some edamame, but... such is life. Now that I'm on this path, what's the point of choosing something that's GMO when I have the choice? If you read labels, it seems like EVERYTHING contains soy! And those Boca…

Once you begin eating grass-fed beef, you'll never eat grain-fed again. The taste is amazing. Also, just some info for those who don't know much about GMO's: GMOs were first grown in the United States in 1996. They work by inserting an additional protein into the genetic code of the original seed. This allows the crops to…

That's false. Any food item that is certified organic CANNOT contain genetically modified ingredients.

I, of course, eat as local as possible for produce. Grass fed beef and pastured eggs only. Wild salmon. My biggest problem is chicken. It's difficult, even at the farmer's markets, to find chicken that hasn't been fed grain or at least to know the grain is non-GMO. I agree with many of the posters, my body feels so much…

I actually don't spend any more than I did before. I find that I'm satisfied with my food so much more and, therefore, eat less. I've found out a lot of interesting things, like if an item (such as bread) is certified organic, then it's non-GMO. Also, Trader Joe's private label brand is non-GMO.

In case you were unaware, anything certified organic has to be non-GMO. (I'm soy-free as well).

Britain’s leading nutritionist, Jane Clarke says you can now count tea and coffee as part of your intake (The Mayo Clinic agrees). Previously it was thought they acted like diuretics, encouraging the body to get rid of fluid. We now know this isn’t true, and you can drink tea and coffee as part of your 8 cups. And there is…

Splenda is the only sweetener that is non-GMO, which is how I eat. If you're going to use artificial sweeteners, this one is the best.

Working out is actually the best thing you can do. When you exercise, your body produces endorphins. Endorphins act as a natural pain killer and as the endorphin levels elevate, your pain level will lower. Aerobic exercises such as walking, biking, swimming and running can help to raise your endorphin level and reduce your…