"The fact is, it is virtually impossible to even conceive of a testing procedure to assess the health effects of genetically engineered foods when introduced into the food chain, nor is there any valid nutritional or public interest reason for their introduction."
Richard Lacey: Professor of Food Safety, Leeds University
Recorded Deaths from GM: In 1989, dozens of Americans died and several thousands were afflicted and impaired by a genetically modified version of the food supplement L-tryptophan creating a debilitating ailment known as Eosinophilia myalgia syndrome (EMS) . Released without safety tests, there were 37 deaths reported and approximately 1500 more were disabled.
A settlement of $2 billion dollars was paid by the manufacturer, Showa Denko, Japan's third largest chemical company. destroyed evidence preventing a further investigation and made a 2 billion dollar settlement. Since the very first commercially sold GM product was lab tested (Flavr Savr) animals used in such tests have prematurely died.
Divest of shares in GM producing or distributing companies, or use shares for shareholder protests. List of Largest US Food Distributors:
Safeway 800-723-3929
Frito-Lay 800-352-4477
Kellogg's 800-962-1413
Nestle's 800-452-1971
Heinz Foods 888- 472-8437
Healthy Choice 800-323-9980
Kraft 800-543-5335
Hershey's 800-468-1714
Coca Cola 800-438-2653
Nabisco 800-862-2638
Quaker Oats 800-367-6287
Starbucks 800-782-7282
McDonald's 630-623-3000
General Mills 800-328-1144
Proctor & Gamble 800-595-1407
Each week Martin Pytela and Scott Paton discuss Holistic principles for healthy living.
Life Enthusiast Co-op is built on over 25 years in study, health consultations and market research in the field of holistic and alternative medicine. We deliver solid time tested expertise. We are in this business not for the money, but for the passion, we have for sharing with others what we had to learn the hard way, through experience.
We focus on high quality, innovative holistic solutions.
Length: 39:02
Go to iTunes and review our podcast: iTunes Life Enthusiast Reviews and 5 star ratings
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
If You Enjoyed This, Please Go To "FANS OF THIS SHOW" On The RIGHT And Then Click On "BECOME A FAN". In Addition, PLEASE CLICK On The “SEND TO A FRIEND” At The Bottom Of This Podcast…. COPY THE DATA And SEND THIS, and “My Pod Home Page URL”, To EVERYONE In Your ADDRESS BOOK…. FRIENDS Or ENEMIES!
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
WANT TO BE NOTIFIED OF NEW EPISODES? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Go To “Join my mailing list ” On The RIGHT………. When It Comes Up You Will See On This Page “Add me to Life Enthusiast''s mailing list:” ………. And Then type in your name and email address ………. Now Just Click “Save”.
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Technorati Tags: weight loss, Diet, Obesity, Dieting, Healthy Living,Food, Exercise, Fitness, Nutrition, Supplements, Lose Weight, Martin Pytela, Scott Paton.