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Old 01-16-2011, 10:31 AM   #13 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru
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Originally Posted by TheCrimsonGhost View Post
I have read that 80 and even up to 90% of the soy crops in the US are genetically modified, so I would argue that no matter what the current soy trend, unless organic soy is among the worst things on the planet to put in your body....
Most---if not all---soymilk brands I've seen use organic, non-GMO soy. A large proportion of the soy produced in the U.S. is made into soybean oil and is used for feed in the dairy and meat industries. Actually, 98% of the soy produced in the U.S. is used for livestock feed.

As far as I've seen, all soy-based foods such as soymilk, tofu, tempeh, and other products all use organic, non-GMO sources...most brands know that the consumer of these products are health- and environment-conscious.

As for the GMO soy produced in the States? If you want to avoid it, avoid processed food, meat, and dairy.
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