GMOs have caused countless health problems, and are banned in many countries, so how can you avoid them if, for example, you live in the good ‘ol USA? The “Non-GMO Project Verified” seal is the most reliable indication that a food does not have genetically modified ingredients. If it’s certified organic, you’re also in the clear.

Otherwise, at least avoid anything with corn, soy, and/or canola oil, and (best efforts) derivatives of those (baking powder, beta carotene, cellulose, citric acid, corn starch, lactic acid, lecithin, riboflavin, miso, soybean oil, soy protein, soy sauce, vitamin E/tocopherol, and xanthan gum). For sugar, avoid corn syrup (and the word “fructose” in any way, yikes), sugar beets, and aspartame.

Agave, cane sugar, molasses, and turbinado sugar are never genetically modified. As always, read the label!