Monsanto wants to brainwash your children with 'Biotechnology Basics Activity Book' (NaturalNews) In response to mounting public backlash from the older generation, the biotechnology industry has launched a new propaganda campaign aimed at convincing children that genetically-modified (GM) crops are not only safe, but also an improvement over natural agriculture. Monsanto, Dow, Bayer, and five other major biotechnology companies and associations have collectively released the Biotechnology Basics Activity Book, a colorful guide designed to reeducate children into the false dogma of biotechnology. The 16-page guide -- which includes word scrambles, fill-in-the-blank puzzles, and matching games -- contains an introductory paragraph that claims biotechnology boosts crop yields, improves environmental conditions, and leads to more nutritious food. "This is an activity book for young people like you about biotechnology -- a really neat topic," says the first page of the book. You can view the entire activity book for yourself at:
Truthiness and Fairness on GMO Labels at FDA | Generation Green Today the FDA is meeting to discuss labeling of genetically engineered (GMO) salmon. Assuming that the agency makes the experimental fish the first GMO animal approved for human consumption, FDA’s proposal suggests that no labels will be required to let consumers know when they are buying the GMO fish. What’s worse, some suspect that the agency will disallow “no GMO” labeling of salmon from fisherman or fish farms that reject the GMO variety. But a brief look at FDA’s history on GMO labeling shows that there’s nothing “fair” about the agency’s policy. In the early 1990’s, when Monsanto was bringing its GMO hormone rBGH to market, the company needed to insure that consumers were kept in the dark about the use of the drug. So Monsanto’s key concern was about the many dairies who rejected the use of rBGH, and who wanted to be sure that their customers knew that their products remained free of the untested hormone. Luckily for them (!) Nothing.
Must Have Mobile App: Be GMO in The Know Do you know what’s in your food? It is estimated that 70% of all grocery items in the United States contain genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Despite countless warnings from scientists and doctors, these foods are not regulated at all by the government, and therefore it has been next to impossible for the average consumer to know exactly what he or she’s been eating. Not anymore. The True Food Shoppers Guide allows you to search by food category, brand name or food type to illuminate which companies are GMO-free (listed in green) and GMO-junkies (listed in red). Along with the search features, the application provides a good deal of information on the basics of GMOs; for example, it identifies the most commonly modified ingredients (corn, soy, canola and cotton). Even better, the True Food Shoppers Guide provides a call to action for those concerned about America’s food supply. image: MJTR
leaky gut snydrome: causes, symptoms, link to allergies, and treatment. About Leaky Gut Syndrome Learn about leaky gut syndrome and intestinal permeability. Understand the symptoms, causes, and treatments available for those who suffer from this debilitating ailment. When partially digested food, toxins, and bacteria pass through the small intestine and enter the bloodstream, this is referred to as a condition known as leaky gut syndrome, or LGS. In simple terms, large spaces occur in between the cells that compose the wall of the gut. Since these spaces exist in the gut wall, bacteria, toxins, and food can find their way into the bloodstream. When the gut wall or intestinal lining is damaged due to leaky gut syndrome, damaged cells called microvilli become unable to do their job properly. Well now, what harm is a bit of inflammation and some allergic reactions? What Causes Leaky Gut Syndrome? Some experts contend that the most common cause of this condition is ingesting foods that one is allergic to. • Diets that consist of refined sugar • Parasitic infections
A sleeping Easter bunny. No, please don't document this moment... Searching for peanuts. You come around here often? Bunny bum. Kitty licks. You otter take a dip with me! ABC The Drum Unleashed - Spliced bread Find More Stories Spliced bread Claire Parfitt Food security relies on fair access to land, water, and seeds. Those living on the land understand the emerging threat to Australia's food security. MPs Rob Oakeshott and Bob Katter are urging changes to laws that allow foreign investment in Australian farmland. Foreign investors are also buying up big in Australia's "blue gold". In a third attack on Australia's food security, the most powerful chemical company in the world has made a stealthy grab for ownership of Australia's most important seed - our wheat. The world's biggest owner of genetically engineered crops - Monsanto - recently bought a 20 per cent stake in one of Australia's largest wheat breeding companies, Intergrain. Alarm bells should be ringing, as we blindly entrust our food security to a handful of global companies that have a long history of profiteering from toxic chemicals such as PCBs and Agent Orange. Firstly, the cultivation of GE wheat will create a wheat monoculture. x
iPhone App Shopping Guide Download the app for free by clicking here! Designed to support consumers in knowing what’s in our food and avoiding GMOs, this app features a list of the brands and products that are enrolled in the Non-GMO Project’s Product Verification Program. The Non-GMO Project’s program is the ONLY third-party non-GMO verification program in North America, and “Non-GMO Project Verified” is the only non-GMO claim backed by transparent and rigorous standards. The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization originally founded by retailers committed to providing consumers with reliable non-GMO choices. Since its incorporation in 2007, the Project has grown into a collaboration of manufacturers, retailers, processors, distributors, farmers, seed companies and consumers. Our shared belief is that everyone deserves an informed choice about whether or not to consume genetically modified products, and our common mission is to ensure the sustained availability of non-GMO food and products.
Immune Boosting Herbs in Finger Gelatin If you’re like me and have been reading about anti-viral and antibacterial herbs, and looking for more ways to get them into to your kids, you may want to give this recipe a try – or make your own variation. I made jello flut shots by infusing immune boosting herbs in finger gelatin made with fruit juice. Call them what you like, and enjoy some extra anti-oxidants and cold and flu fighting herbs. Which Herbs Boost the Immune System? There are many herbs that boost the immune system, although not all of them are “jello-friendly”. For ease of use, I grabbed some cinnamon sticks and dried ginger root, some mint leaves and echinacea tea. Immune Boosting Herbs in Finger Gelatin Ingredients: 4 envelopes (1 ounce) unflavored gelatin (That’s 3 tablespoons plus one teaspoon of bulk gelatin) Knox Gelatin is readily available at most grocery stores. *Possible fruit/herb combinations include: Apple-Carrot/Echinacea – 1 cup cold apple cider, 2 cups carrot juice, 1 cup echinacea tea Directions:
Texts From My Dog Also check out Texsts From My Cat! (source) Darío Gianfelici - Interview Darío Gianfelici Cerrito, Entre Ríos, Argentina. 57 years old. Rural doctor. Language: Spanish. He was one of the first medical doctors to report the effects of agrochemicals. Interview by Dario Aranda "After many years of suffering, it is clear that the spraying has made it difficult to live in rural areas. “We knew what was going on, we spoke up, but they didn’t listen. “For those lucky enough not to have gone through that experience, you have to explain that any exposure to agrochemicals has two reactions. Who is to blame for all this? “They used to call me crazy, a terrorist. Darío Gianfelici Cerrito (Entre Ríos). 57 años. Fue un médico pionero en denunciar los efectos de los agroquímicos. “Luego de tantos años de padecer las fumigaciones está claro que en la zona rural es muy difícil vivir. “Nosotros sabíamos lo que estaba pasando, lo denunciábamos, pero no nos escuchaban. “¿Quién tiene la culpa de todo eso? “Antes me decían loco, terrorista.
French Science Academies Slam Seralini Study Finding GMO Cancer Threat [Updated, Nov. 28, 8:45 p.m. | The Seralini study has been retracted. Read the letter from the journal editor.] An intensively promoted and controversial French study claiming to find high tumor rates and early mortality in rats fed genetically modified corn and “safe” levels of the herbicide Roundup has been dismissed in a rare joint statement from France’s six scientific academies. Here’s a link to the statement (in French). [*Here's an English translation.] Here’s an excerpt from coverage of the academies’ statement by Agence France-Presse: “This work does not enable any reliable conclusion to be drawn,” they said, adding bluntly that the affair helped “spread fear among the public.” The academies’ statement is just the latest rejection of the conclusions by the paper’s authors, led by Gilles-Eric Séralini, a scientist at the University of Caen who has long campaigned against genetically modified foods and attracted criticism for flawed science. Oct. 22, 5:01 p.m.
Agriculture Society » 11 Reasons Why You Aren’t Healing Despite “Eating Well” So you’ve transitioned away from processed foods and started eating healthier. That’s great! You’re becoming more mindful of organic – maybe you’re buying more fruits and vegetables, and maybe even meat, poultry, and dairy products from sustainable sources. Or, maybe you’ve made an effort to eliminate toxic vegetable oils and other artificial fats like margarine, shortening, or fake butter spreads. You thought you were making some headway, but you’re not seeing as many improvements as you’d like. How could this be? Don’t despair, there may simply be some very basic things you are missing. 1. Just because the package says “organic” or “natural” doesn’t mean it’s not highly processed and full of non-food and toxic substances. Real foods made at home from scratch are what will help your body to heal and improve, but these highly processed foods, labeled organic or not, are just like conventional, processed foods and aren’t much better. 2. Read Is Cheap Food Really Cheap? 3. 4. 5. Dr. 6. 7.