May Hotline

Answers on GMOs and what to make of 'no added sugar' packaging claims

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We picked two questions to answer this month. One is about the safety of GMOs in oils and processed foods, and the other one breaks down what’s behind those ‘no added sugar’ labeling claims you’ve been seeing all over the grocery store.

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Got questions about anything at all related to food? Send them our way! You can leave them in the comments below, send us a DM, or email us at consumednewsletter@gmail.com. We’ll choose two questions to answer for our June Hotline.

I’m constantly worried about GMO crops used to make these basic oils. Would you be able to share research on the effects of GMOs in oils and processed foods? I feel like there’s research to support or argue against everything, but I’d like to know what you’ve found! — Allison O.

Genetically modified crops are one of those hot button issues that provoke strong feelings for and against, so I’m sure whatever I say here with draw its fair share of criticism. :) BUT, I’ll try to lay out both sides of the argument and tell you where I, personally, net out in terms of eating GMO foods.