How to Buy Non-GMO Baby Food

Genetically engineered foods contain genetically modified organisms, commonly known as GMOS, that have been modified to produce specific characteristics. According to the FDA, those characteristics may include modifications to enhance the nutritional value of the food or to make it more resistant to factors that might negatively affect its growth. Although the FDA states that foods containing GMOs are safe, "Prevention Magazine" reports that according to the Organic Trade Association, approximately one-third of parents who learned via the news about GMOs were apt to choose organic foods for their children. By law, organics cannot be grown from GMO seeds. While you can purchase baby food with a Non-GMO label, purchasing baby food with the "Organic" label means less risk of baby ingesting GMO foods or pesticides.

Things You'll Need

  • Saucepan
  • Food processor

Instructions

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      Buy organic baby food. By law, any food labeled "organic" must not contain more than 5 percent of non-organic ingredients. Usually, those non-organic ingredients are GMOs, meaning the food product labeled "organic" should have less than 5 percent GMOs.

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      Know your labels. If the label says "made with organic ingredients," it can contain as much as 25 percent of ingredients that are non-organic. If the baby food has a USDA organic label, it may contain up to 5 percent of non-organic ingredients. If it has a Non-GMO Verified Project sticker, it contains less than 1 percent of non-organic ingredients.

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      Buy brands that are known for obtaining their food from organic and GMO-free sources.

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      Make your own baby food in a food processor using whole foods. Not only can this be less expensive, but you will know exactly what is going into your baby's mouth. Local farmer's markets can be a good source of fresh, organic food.

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      Choose wisely. Some products are more likely to contain GMOs than others. Most corn and soy grown in the United States is genetically modified, according to "Prevention." Processed foods often contain soy or corn and usually contain GMOs. Choose organic dairy foods and meats. When it comes to produce, zucchini and Hawaii papayas are almost always genetically modified, so reach for the certified organic ones instead.

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