I heard about pink slime some time ago and was appalled to learn that our government has allowed this type of food to be served to the citizens. 

While growing up, the USDA was a reputable and reliable source of confidence in the foods I put in my body and the body of my family. 

I no longer trust them.  Actually, I wonder what they feed their families.

When I learned about Genetically Modified Foods (GMO) it was an eye opener. For years I wondered why so many people shopped "organic." I had no idea it meant that it was non-GMO food. Now I know why it costs more.

Here's the thing, nothing is safe anymore.  While watching a show about GMOs on Windy City Live in Chicago I took some notes about food that are GMO. I did not write them all down but learned that cotton, canola, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, and soybean oil are GMO and should be avoided. What an eye opener that was for me.

Fruits and vegetables were considered safe but recently I started reading the labels. I found that my apples are coated with a substance to make them have the right color. I bit into one and it ripped my gums off! It took months for it to heal. Now I pass on apples unless they are organic.

Bread and rolls are the worst. My husband and I noted recently that some rolls we had for over a month never changed. Used to be after awhile the rolls would develop mold. Not these rolls though. I tore off a piece and put it in water and it sat there for days as a lump. Even a sponge would have soaked up some of the water. 

Now I think that is why so many Americans are overweight. The foods they eat are just sitting there in their bodies like the lump of "bread" I put in the water.

Our dog, Phoebe told us that pre-made burgers I purchased was not real food. When we gave her a piece she took one smell and waled away. Not that she is our new food taster, but when she blows off a food, you can be sure it's not real.

There's hope though. I learned on the Windy City Live program that many foods now bear the "No GMO" or "GMO Free" labels. 

I also learned that many European countries don't have GMO foods. If they care enough about their citizens to do that, why can't the good ole USA do that as well?

Until then, here are a few sources to help you shop non GMO. - 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_organism

Hopefully these few sites will help you to shop for and feed your family Non-GMO foods, to keep them and you healthy.

Your comments, as always, are welcome.