Green Moms go for natural and organic food, against GMO By: Mary Jane R. Jalina, Philippines News Agency June 6, 2013 8:02 AM Members of Green Moms, a nationwide coalition of mothers advocating for organic food and breastfeeding practices, staged a creative protest to demonstrate their strong opposition to Golden Rice (GR) on World Environment Day at Quezon Memorial Circle June 05, 2013. (Krisken Jones/Interaksyon) InterAksyon The online news portal of TV5 MANILA -- More than a hundred members of Green Moms, a nationwide coalition of mothers advocating for organic food and breastfeeding practices, staged a creative protest to demonstrate their strong opposition to Golden Rice (GR) on World Environment Day. Golden Rice is a new type of rice that contains beta-carotene, a source of Vitamin A that is being promoted by GMO (genetically modified organisms) proponents as a quick fix solution to Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD). “Let us err on the side of safety,” said Francis dela Cruz, Greenpeace Southeast Asia Campaigner as he supportively advocated against the GR. “What our main concern here is the GR’s adverse impact on the public,” he added. Professor Tess Ramos Perez, Green Moms Convenor, explained that Vitamin A, like other nutrients, comes from a diversified diet. “Instead of allowing genetically modified foods into our market, the government must reinforce programs that will promote breastfeeding and organic gardening among families and individuals,” Ramos added. Raising the voice of Green Moms, who stand by their inherent right to choose what is best for their children, Roxas has called on the proponents of the Golden Rice commercial approval to stop treating Filipino mothers and children like guinea pigs. Cristina Alterado and Cristina Cervantes, spokeswomen of the Green Moms against the GR both choose organic and natural foods because mothers are responsible in breastfeeding and what they want is to build a generation that takes organic nourishment.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Jun 2013 07:11:14 +0000
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