Foods are often genetically modified to make them more resistant to disease, improve their nutritional value, or increase their ability to grow in different climate conditions. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and regulates their use. There are some studies that show that these foods can be harmful to your health and our environment but there is a general scientific agreement that food from genetically modified crops is not inherently riskier to human health than conventional food[1] .

Many foods we eat may contain ingredients derived from GMOs, and you should decide how comfortable you are with consuming them. If you live in Europe, avoiding GM foods is easier, since laws require labeling. In the U.S. and Canada, however, food manufacturers are not required to label their food as genetically modified or not.