Gut Healthy

  Welcome to Gut Healthy's inaugural newsletter! October 2024

  🌱 What Are GMOs? GMOs, or Genetically Modified Organisms, are living organisms whose DNA has been artificially altered in a lab. This is done to make them more resistant to pests, diseases, or environmental conditions. They might sound like something from a science fiction movie, but GMOs are in many of the foods we eat today. 🧬 Why Should You Care? 🌍 Environmental Impact GMOs harm our planet. They often lead to an increase in herbicide use, which pollutes water, degrades soil, and destroys natural habitats. 🍽️ Uncertainty About Health This increased use of herbicides has been linked to certain illnesses like cancer and Parkinson’s disease. 👩‍🌾 Not a precise science Making a GMO plant is not a precise science. Scientists cannot be sure that the gene is going to do what they are expecting. 🔍 Lack of Transparency In Canada, many GMO products aren’t labeled, so you may not know if you’re eating them. 🚫 How to Avoid GMOs Buy Organic: Organic foods are free of synthetic pestic...