Mom always said to eat your fruits and vegetables, but she never told me to eat pineapple pink and purple tomatoes.
Indeed, these fruits were created in a laboratory over the last 10 years.
in 2012, Fresh Del Monte Produce Co. developed the new pineapple in Costa Rica and called Rose to pink. A UK research center created the purple tomatoes in 08. Neither can be imported into the United States until they are approved by the FDA.
Although genetic modification of these fruits has added some colorful flair, it also strengthened their advantages fight against cancer? ? an asset for manufacturers interested in marketing their unique products to consumers health conscious.
Despite these health claims, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) usually sound alarm among consumers, nutritionists, dieticians and others. It also appears consumers will see more of these artificial foods at their local grocers.
The science behind Pink Pineapple tomatoes and purple
Scientists at Del Monte pineapple overexpressed a gene, as common in tangerines, and other genes deleted to reach the pink hue.
pink pineapple also contains lycopene, an antioxidant that gives tomatoes their red color. Lycopene may play a role in cancer prevention.
While some gardeners are already cultivating classic purple tomatoes, the British version developed by scientists at the John Innes Centre, an independent factory and group research and microbial science background, contains high levels of anthocyanins.
these compounds are present in blueberries and may reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
"With these purple tomatoes you can get the same compounds that are present in blueberries and cranberries that give them their health benefits but you can ?? apply to food that people actually eat in large quantities and are reasonably affordable, "said Cathie Martin, the British scientist who developed deep purple tomatoes.
Michael Firko, who oversees the US department of Agriculture regulation of GMOs, fully supports these new foods in a recent article in the new York times, he said. "I think once people see the more benefits they will become more accepting of technology
Not everyone stands behind GMOs
critics argue there should be stricter regulations on GMO approvals and the mandatory labeling of these foods.
Tejal Parekh, a leading dieticians to Florida to be as oncology specialist board certified nutrition, isn ?? t so sure pineapple pink and purple tomatoes will receive a warm welcome from their manufacturers anticipate.
?? I think, personally, they will not be as successful as the companies that produce them hope they will, ?? she said Asbestos.com. ?? The concern will be the issue of GMOs and price.??
Parekh said she would try, but prefers naturally formed fruits and vegetables that contain high levels of antioxidants.
research on the correlation between cancer and a diet heavy in antioxidants has shown that antioxidants may boost the negative effects of chemotherapy in people with cancer.
More GMO appear at local Grocers
genetically modified fruits and vegetables, such as the Hawaiian papaya, zucchini and squash and a small amount of sweet corn, appear already in local supermarkets.
canola However, Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences create modified, sunflower and soybean oil with increased Omega -3 fatty acids and less saturated fat.
South Gardens, a citrus company based in Florida, is the genetic modification of orange trees with a spinach gene resistant to a devastating citrus disease. Furthermore, the company that created the non-browning apples, Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc., is considering genetic modification pears, cherries and peaches to improve their quality and resistance to disease.
criticismgenetically soybeans and corn have faced environmental groups and consumers, as there are too many unknowns. That is why these groups asked GMOs be labeled, so that people know exactly what they ?? re using.
In fact, 66 percent of Americans prefer these types of food labels, according to an AP-GfK poll conducted December 2014.
Regardless of whether you ?? re in favor or opposed to GMOs, there ?? s important that you always remember to eat a balanced diet filled with foods rich in antioxidants, which can help prevent or slow the growth of cancer cells.
If you have questions about whether you should be are incorporating GMO fight against cancer in your diet, please consult your doctor.
