African Centre for Biosafety<\/a> submitted samples of white bread sold in shops around the country, to a GMO testing facility.\u00a0 This test focused on whether we are given enough information to make a sound decision about the food we eat. The results are not only scary and appalling, but they are also a true indication of how food has changed over the years. Without our approval, government has permitted Monsanto to trade in genetically modified seed, permitting the use of toxic chemicals such as Roundup, thus impacting the environment and us. Mostly the labeling on bread is deceiving and reads ‘may be genetically modified\u2019\u00a0.<\/p>\nGM soya<\/h4>\n
Store bought bread contains high percentages of genetically modified (GM) soya. GM soya is harmful to the human body. Research shows that genetically modified foods are linked to serious health problems such as allergies, the development of cancer tumours, infertility and birth defects. GMOs\u00a0are also sprayed with dangerous herbicides such as glyphosate, which has been implicated in kidney disease among adults.<\/p>\n
Dead Bread<\/h3>\n
Apart from bread, specifically white bread, being genetically modified, white bread can be classified as \u201cdead bread<\/a>\u201d All\u00a0the properties needed for the bread to be nutritious are stripped off.<\/p>\n\n- White bread has no fibre<\/li>\n
- White bread is bleached with chemicals to get the white colour. These chemicals have side effects.\u00a0During the bleaching process all the nutrients are lost.<\/li>\n
- Store bought bread is stuffed with preservatives to increase its shelf life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How does this affect your body?<\/h3>\n\n- White bread contains gluten, a protein which causes digestive issues such as bloating, fatigue and in some cases stomach cramps. For people suffering from asthma, gluten, and all the additives and chemicals added aggravate the condition. Gluten as the name indicates is a glue like substance which is mucus forming in the body. Too much mucus in the body prevents the absorption of nutrients and toxins can\u2019t get out.<\/li>\n
- White bread has no fibre, therefore it is hard to digest\u00a0which causes constipation and bloating.<\/li>\n
- Commercial white bread contains sugar. Sugar is the main leading cause of obesity<\/li>\n
- White bread is highly acidic. An acidic body is a breeding ground for illnesses, as bacteria, yeast, fungus and mould thrive in such an environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
All this is not only limited to white bread, but to all types of wheat bread including, refined rolls, croissants, bagels, pizza crust and more.<\/p>\n
Just because most of us are eating white bread sandwiches in packed lunches, does not mean that we should ignore the dangers of eating white bread and that we should not make a healthy change.<\/p>\n