Chipotle announced plans this week to stop serving foods made with genetically modified ingredients — after being the first corporate food chain to admit using such food products in 2013.
The announcement, also a fast-food first, has sparked a national debate about genetically modified foods and their effects on our health.
Quite a bit to digest
Even though GM foods have been proven to break down following the normal pathway for human digestion, questions remain. As our body breaks down these foods, are the chemicals released into our system potentially harmful? Could they lead to long-term health issues? Some experts maintain that the byproduct of this type of engineering is that the food could alter the ecosystem inside our bodies, affecting the manifestation of so-called good bacteria.
Can it cause cancer? We have no data to prove that, but I nonetheless remain skeptical.
Studies: an unbalanced diet
Even though 88% of scientists believe these foods to be safe, their long-term effects remain unknown and there’s still a big debate. Truth is, more independent studies are needed to uncover any potentially harmful effects of this food.
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Read full, original post: I avoid GMOs, and I’d advise you to do all you can to adopt a diet free of genetically engineered food