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Last month President Obama signed weak and flawed legislation into federal law that addresses GMOs in foods . It is called the DARK (Deny Americans the Right to Know) act by those of us who believe we have the right to know what's in our food. It is a win for big chemical and biotech corporations, but a blow to the American family and the hope for a food supply that is healthy and transparent. It is also a stain on our republic as it erases any laws that states enacted (like Vermont) that require food labels to identify GMO ingredients. Plus it seems to be a clear violation of the 14th Amendment, as it would allow corporations to use QR codes instead of clear packaging on labels. Basics of the GMO Labeling Bill (aka DARK Act) Let's break it down: The words "GMO" or "genetic engineering" will NOT be required to be anywhere on the package. 95% of the ingredients that are GMO will NOT be included in the "labeling." The "labeling" that will b...

I hope you were able to watch and learn from The Truth About Cancer: A Global Quest docu-series. Perhaps you even invested in the videos— I did —and plan on watching again to get the maximum benefit and so you can pass the videos on to friends and family. I hope you got that there is not just one way to heal from cancer without harm to your body, but multiple. You can put together a protocol that works for you—with or without the help of a practitioner. I told you I would be passing on valuable educational opportunities so you could be as knowledgeable as me about your health. If you look to the so-called healthcare system (really should be called disease management ) you may not succeed in getting healthy. You really are in control of your health. Talk About Food Getting to the heart of how we become healthy and heal from disease or avoid disease in the first place, we must look at food . Coming up this weekend is the start of the Food Revolution Summit . Are you worried about what’s...

Despite the fact that nine out of 10 Americans support mandatory GMO labeling, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 1599, otherwise known as the Deny Americans the Right to Know – or DARK Act. The actual name of the bill is more nefarious IMHO: the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. Really? Can someone tell me how labeling is "Safe and Accurate" when GMO ingredients in our food are not permitted to be labeled? And any group ( Hello   Non-GMO Project ) labelling foods found to be free of GMO ingredients is not allowed?  Poof! I was steamed about the bill passing! Earlier in that day I made a special trip to let my Congressman's representative in the field know I was dead set against it. It was a matter of freedom, health and State's Rights. When I saw it had passed and my congressman had voted for it... Well, let's just say bought and paid for by big business . If you think the system is rigged, you might want to check this non-partisan...

Recently we stopped for lunch at Chipotle. I knew Chipotle has healthy choices AND they were the first food chain to announce they had GMOs in some menu items, but were busily trying to source all non-GMO ingredients. Well, I'm happy to say, they have achieved what they said they would do. I give them huge props for sticking out their necks and listening to consumers who know what GMO foods are and their danger to health. What Did I Eat at Chipotle? I had a bowl (a burrito without the wrap) with the following ingredients: Sofritas—cooked organic, crumpled and seasoned tofu Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice (half of normal serving) Black Beans Fajita Veggies (lots of them) Topped with— Mild Fresh Tomato Salsa Medium Hot Tomatillo Green Chili Salsa Medium Hot Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa Lettuce It was YUM. What do you think?

Without your help, the entire campaign to label genetically engineered food could be at risk! Rep. Mike Pompeo is expected to re-introduce the Deny Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act any day now. This biotech industry-backed bill would not only preempt state efforts to label GMOs, it would make voluntary labeling the law of the land – permanently. In other words, if the DARK Act passes, the fight for mandatory GMO labeling is over. That’s why this week Just Label It is participating in a national week of action to call on Congress to oppose the DARK Act and support mandatory GE labeling. Click here to join the movement, contact your representatives in Congress today and push them to reject the DARK Act! For the past 13 years, the food industry’s voluntary labeling system has failed us. With the exception of Chipotle Mexican Grill , not a single company has disclosed whether its products contain GMO ingredients. Pompeo’s “DARK Act” would lock in this shocking, anti-consumer approac...