Organic Foods: Farming, Herbs, Non-GMO Foods | Herbal Goodness
Years ago, sweeteners were the rave. Low calories in artificial sweeteners made these sugar substitutes popular diet choices. Then, gluten-free food products were in vogue. These food products became sought after to the point that people who weren't gluten intolerant were buying them. Terms that you might be hearing frequently today are organic, organic farming, organic baby food and organic grocery store. Another term is non-GMO, including non-GMO organic herbs.
GMO Products Risks
But, just what are GMO herbs and GMO food products? Genetically modified (GMO) foods are "living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering," shares the Non-GMO Project.1 After GMOs enter the soil or environment, they cannot be recalled.
Ability to produce food products at faster rates is just one reason why companies develop GMOs. In fact, GMOs are made to stand up against herbicides. Future GMOs may be able to survive longer before they start to become overly ripe or brown. For example, apples with GMO products in them might be able to remain on store shelves longer before they start to soften and brown.
Agricultural products are among the leading GMO products. The bad news is that GMOs have been reported to cause damage to the body, this includes human and animal bodies. Studies have shown that once GMOs enter the blood stream, they can affect organs and gene transfer. No surprise there, especially when you consider that GMOs are plants that are not grown from natural seeds. What you may not know is that agricultural firms have already found a way and started using genetically altered seeds. This single step might create greater demand from the health conscious and those who care for the planet for more organic farming, safe organic produce and organic herbs.
Herbal Goodness, Organic Produce and Non-GMO Soil Tested Farms
More than 60 countries require GMO products to be labeled as such. Additionally, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that, " Any certified organic operation found to use prohibited substances or GMOs may face enforcement actions, including loss of certification and financial penalties."2
Herbal Goodness not only avoids GMO products. This health and socially conscious company refuses to use products that are grown in countries known for relaxed agriculture regulations. Toward this end, Herbal Goodness works firsthand with farmers in countries like Sri Lanka, Japan and Ecuador.
"Sri Lanka is 100%, non-GMO soil tested," Herbal Goodness' founder shares. "At Herbal Goodness, we build personal relationships with our farmers," she continues. "We even visit farms that we work with and have created scholarship programs to support families in farm areas like Sri Lanka."
Organic Loose Leaf Tea
Although the USDA prohibits the use of GMO products in organic food, Herbal Goodness has taken the added step of working with farms where the soil is free of GMO. This includes the Herbal Goodness organic loose leaf tea.
If you're looking for organic loose leaf tea, look for teas that have healthy super foods and a foundation of organic roots. Among the top organic food derived from organic roots are garlic, blueberries, nuts, leafy greens, papaya and guava. Fortunately, there's an easy, soothing way to get the benefits of organic farming into your diet. And, you just might love it.
In fact, it's as easy as drinking a warm, welcoming cup of Graviola Leaf Tea, Gymnenma Sylvestre Leaf Tea or Moringa Leaf Tea. Other teas with organic roots include Bamboo Leaf Tea, Guayusa Leaf Tea and Guava Leaf Tea. Click here to get safe, non-GMO teas with health superfoods. These Herbal Goodness teas are more than safe. They are delightful.
They are also created using products that are environmentally safe, places like non-GMO tested Sri Lanka farms. You'll also be happy to know that 10% of Herbal Goodness' profits are used to support education for girls and women in Africa.
References:
- Non-GMO Project. GMO Facts. Accessed February 21, 2020.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture. Organic 101: Can GMOs Be Used in Organic Products? Published February 11, 2017. Accessed February 21, 2020.
