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May 12, 2013 By: Kathy6 Comments
I first started this blog out of passion for cooking and my love of food. I knew I wanted to share healthy recipes but little did I know how much I would begin to learn about what is considered healthy. Looking back on my journey I realize how little I knew about food itself, where it comes from or what genetically modified meant. Believe me I am not the person to push my beliefs on anyone but I feel strongly about educating myself and sharing my knowledge with those who are interested. Genetically modified organisms (GMO`s) have had changes made to their DNA by genetically engineering techniques. They pose an extremely significant hazard to our health and the environment. One…
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