Some foods are easier to find without GMOs than others, and many people have decided that they are better served growing their own or shopping local rather than hunting through the aisles of a grocery store chain. And if you’re not sure where to start, here are 4 foods where you should try to go non-GMO.

Soy

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Soybeans are some of the most heavily modified crops, but with a little effort, you won’t have too much trouble growing your own. Be smart about where you buy seeds and make sure they are organic or non-GMO.

If you like fresh, go with green soybeans. They can be eaten in a variety of ways, and being ready to harvest every 2 weeks or so, you can acquire some soybean storage for the months after that first frost in the fall.

Milk

Experts Explain The Real Difference Between Organic And Non-Organic Milk

The milk options you’ve had in the past have decreased, especially considering that higher levels of hormones in your dairy could be linked to various cancers and other health conditions. Even with animals that haven’t been injected, there are concerns about those that feed on GMO crops and how this consumption affects their health and ours.

It may be more difficult to raise your own cow or goat, especially living in the city, so some great options in this case would be to look at organic or non-GMO brands available in your area. If you live in an area with locally raised dairy animals, you can often make purchases directly from the producer. If animal products are not for you, there are plenty of milk alternatives including soy, almond, rice, and powdered milk–just don’t forget to check the label.

Sugar Beets

HERSHEY’S GMO SUGAR SECRET

Several years ago, the sugar beet industry decided to make a full conversion to GMOs, but recently there has been a shift back toward non-GMO sugars. It is still pretty safe to say these sugars contain GMOs, so you may want to go with an alternative.

Advocates for non-GMO foods recommend going with cane sugar, and with the amount of sugar that can be found in almost anything you buy, you should check your food labels, too. If it simply says ‘sugar’, it likely comes from GMO sugar beets and you can put it back on the shelf.

Apples

HOW TO AVOID GMO APPLES

GMO apples have gained attention in the last few years. Instead of consuming varieties that have been modified to avoid browning and bruising, plan to plant your own apple trees.

It will take a few years before you are eating your own homegrown apples, so pick your apples up at a trusted orchard in the meantime. Keep in mind that a hybrid is NOT GMO, so eat as many of those Honeycrisp apples as you’d like.

Your Lifestyle

How to Source Non-GMO Seeds

With the hundreds of options at our fingertips today, it may take time to find the best products for your lifestyle; however, it also means that there is at least one product out there that will fit your lifestyle and health needs, whether you create it yourself or find it with a trusted seller.

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We’ve taken some classic holiday desserts and found wonderful low-sugar or even sugar-free versions of the recipe that all of your guests are sure to love.

Low-Fat Apple Pie

Cut some calories, but reminisce in this classic, because it’s just as good as it’s sugar-filled counterpart. This low-fat apple pie uses all of the traditional ingredients of an apple pie, but eliminates added sugar. You can use Splenda to add some sweetness to your tangy apples, or just use naturally sweet apples, like Honeycrisps.

Find the full recipe at Spark Recipes.

Low-Sugar Apple Cranberry Sauce

You can’t have Thanksgiving without the cranberry sauce! But it’s always loaded with sugar because cranberries can get pretty tart. This wonderful substitute to traditional cranberry sauce uses apples to sweeten up the cranberries, and significantly less sugar than you would use if the apples weren’t there. What a great, and yummy, way to cut out some sugar!

Find the full recipe at The Foodie and The Fix.

Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse

Take a spin on a classic and give this pumpkin cheesecake mousse a whirl. It’s gluten-free, keto compliant, and it only takes 5 minutes to make! What about that doesn’t sound like the perfect Thanksgiving dessert? All you need is cream cheese, heavy cream, canned pumpkin, spices and vanilla.

Find the full recipe at Sugar-Free Mom.

Sugar-Free Candied Pecans

All you need for this yummy treat is some pecans, butter, and a sweetener of your choice. This recipe uses Swerve because it caramelizes nicely. This is another recipe that is quick to make, so you don’t have to spend hours slaving away for a perfectly delicious treat.

Find the full recipe at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Who doesn’t love pumpkin chocolate chip cookies? This is recipe is gluten-free and sugar-free, and it is sure to wow your guests. You can certainly get your healthy dose of pumpkin spice this holiday season with these delightful treats.

Find the full recipe at My Montana Kitchen.

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