AAROGYA
Food is not just a four-letter word, it is a
lifestyle! Food is the most integral part of our
lives and will always be. Your food not just
defines your energy levels but also subtly
affects your mind and the way you think
and operate. In a fast-paced modern life,
our food habits have changed drastically.
The modern Agricultural methods have no
doubt played an important role in higher
production of crops but they have ignored
the benefits of the ancient farming methods,
which kept the soil fertile and the food
healthy. In order to increase the yield, reduce
crop cycle time, and protect the crops from
the pests, new age methods such as plant
breeding, synthetic fertilizers, and usage
of harmful insecticides and pesticides are
being implemented. Excessive use of these
techniques has not just reduced the quality
of our crop but also of the soil. This has
deteriorated our health and left the farming
lands barren causing a huge loss to our
farmers!
Let’s go through a few facts about the food
that we get in the market and how to choose
the right kind of food for us.What is GMO and are GMOs safe?
GMO stands for Genetically Modified
Organism. The Basic DNA structure of the
plant is changed and is forced to inhibit
certain properties for a better yield or a
better look. Some studies have indicated
that consuming GMOs for a long time may
cause internal organ damage, slow brain
growth, thickening of the digestive tract
and affect the health adversely. Genetically
Modified Crops also have an adverse effect
on the local economy. For example - Wheat
grown from genetically modified seeds
cannot be used for sowing in the following
year. Farmers have to buy new seeds every
year. Most of the patents for these seeds
are controlled by foreign companies.
Moreover, most of the chemical fertilizers
and pesticides are manufactured by foreign- Dr. Hari Venkatesh,
Head, R&D, Sri Sri Tattva
Know your Food