Why you should avoid foods with GMO's

CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) - GMO's are? If you don't and you're eating too many of them they could be harmful to your health.

22News Registered Dietitian Nancy Dell shed some light on these genetically modified organisms.

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) : These are lab replicated genes of animals, plants or viruses that are placed in foods so that the foods have better properties. GMO's help foods resist droughts and some insects. 90% of the foods we eat have GMO's.

8 Foods to Avoid:

• Soy
• Corn
• Canola Oil
• Cotton Seeds
• Sugar Beets
• Hawian Papaya
• Zucchini
• Summer Squash

Brands that don't put GMO's in their foods:
Trader Joes
Whole Foods