I don’t know if its just me, but this month flew by. October is non-GMO month, and to help celebrate and spread awareness about GMOs and what they do to our bodies, Bestowed put out an October non-GMO box.
GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms, animals and plants that have had their DNA modified for various purposes, such as to withstand pesticides and insects or for a longer shelf life. While these may sound like benefits, the truth is that we don’t really know what these modified organisms do to our bodies and what effects they will have on us long-term. Many European nations have blocked the use of GMOs in their food products and don’t even allow import of food made in the USA without proper labeling stating that the foods contain GMOs. The scariest part is that 80% of conventional foods in the US now contain GMOs.
Everything in the box was GMO free and as always, delicious. This month’s box included:
- Enjoy Life Seed and Fruit Mix (I am currently obsessed with this! I already bought a full size.)
- FiberLove Cinnamon Raisin Bar
- The Good Bean Smoky Chili & Lime Chickpea Snacks
- Manitoba Harvest Hemp Pro 70 Protein Supplement
- Nature’s Path Love Crunch Dark Chocolate Macaroon Granola (Tastes amazing with Coconut Chobani!)
- Ultima Replenisher
- Way Better Snacks Simply Beyond Black Bean Tortilla Chips
- *BONUS *- A one-year subscription to Women’s Health magazine!
The flyer had descriptions for all of the items in the box, and all the items are available for purchase in full size on the Bestowed website. The flyer also had some info about what GMOs are, what foods usually contain GMOs and how to avoid them. If you want to learn more about GMOs, check out the Bestowed blog for lots of good info!
I wasn’t the only one who was very excited for this month’s non-GMO Bestowed box. A certain set of sticky fingers got into the box right away and staked their claim on the Unreal Peanut Butter Cups. Luckily, he is good at sharing.
If you want to try Bestowed for yourself, head over to their website. A single box is $19 and an annual subscription is $209 for 12 boxes. If you want to get your hands on the non-GMO box, click this link to get it for just $10!
Do you pay attention to GMOs in the foods you eat? Which of this month’s products would you like to try?
I’ve been campaigning for our right to know what’s in our food for a while. I loved this month’s Bestowed Box!
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I’ve become so much more aware of GMOs in my food and the food I feed my family. The more we can do to get out the word about non GMOs. Great post and great job to Bestowed for spreading the word as well.
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I try to avoid the most contaminiated/known GMO foods (corn, soy) and processed foods altogether, but don’t inspect every item as closely as I’d like. Thanks for the reminder!
I love the granola, it is SO SO good but I was not a big fan of the Seed & Fruit mix. Guess to each their own 😉
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That granola….need! I definitely pay attention, and would rather pay an extra buck for confirmed non-GMO foods.
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The October Bestowed Box was a star! So many good things! It definitely made me more aware of everywhere GMO’s are lurking too.