What are GMOs??

Seriously, what are thoooose??! For those of you who don’t know, the WHO, or the World Health Organization, defines GMOs (which stands for genetically modified organisms) as “organisms in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally.” For those of you who are dumbfounded by science, I’ll break it down. Certain crops that are mass produced in … Continue reading What are GMOs??

New To Campus: Coconut Milk At Starbucks

Attention, coconut milk lovers: you can now get your favorite dairy-free alternative at Starbucks instead of soy or regular milk. After overwhelming demand for another non-dairy option, coconut milk was introduced in stores last month. Coconut milk contains coconut oil, a healthy fat that improves energy and fuels weight loss. Coconut milk also has fewer calories than the vanilla soy milk offered at Starbucks. Although … Continue reading New To Campus: Coconut Milk At Starbucks

5 GMO Foods To Avoid

Genetically modified foods (or organisms, a.k.a. GMOs) are one of the most controversial topics of our generation. Although the conversation about whether we should be consuming these products has died down, most people are still unaware of what GMOs are and how frequently we encounter them. Basically, GMOs are plants and animals that have been genetically altered through their DNA to make them resistant to … Continue reading 5 GMO Foods To Avoid