Oh-no, G-M-O

GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism, and refers to living things that have been genetically modified at the molecular level (DNA). Sometimes it means taking genes from one organism and putting it into another. GMOs exist in the pharmaceutical, medical, and agricultural industries, and has widespread applications.

There is a considerable amount of controversy regarding GMOs in the food industry. Many will argue that altering DNA of a species (florae or fauna) can have serious environmental reprocussions that we don't fully understand. There are biological, environmental and ethical arguments against the GMO industries.

Canada is one of the biggest suppliers of GM canola. In fact, Canada is one of the biggest producers of GMO foods. Approximately half of the foods in our grocery stores are GMO foods.

Here is an excellent article if you'd like more reading: Canada wakes up to GMO issues

How can you avoid GMO foods? Buy organic or all natural. Talk to the people whom you get your food from. Where do they get their seeds? How do they raise their livestock? Get to know your food producers, and you'll find natural, quality foods.