You are what you eat– it’s a saying that’s always reminded us to be conscious about what we consume.

But as more genetically engineered foods hit grocery store shelves and a dearth of research into the effects of GMOs are published — consumers and environmentalists are finding that age-old saying increasingly disturbing.

GMOs are becoming a worldwide concern with several countries banning them altogether. These moves are making more people take a second look at what they’re eating.