Have you ever wondered if the health-harming truth about processed foods would ever catch up with manufacturers? The Guiding Stars system may be doing its part to expose them. And a lot of those "no stars" foods were ones that are erroneously advertised by producers as healthy, like frozen dinners.

And, companies like Campbell's Soup, makers of the Healthy Request line of soups (mostly no stars), aren't happy at all about it.

I am VERY excited to announce that I am combining forces with Jeffrey Smith, who is the leading expert in the United States on GMO foods and will be helping him in his efforts to educate the public about GMO foods. The intention is to have manufacturers put labels on their products that identify them as GMO free.

With enough interest we could put an end to the devastating course that we are on, which has serious potential to permanently harm, if not destroy, the very food we will need to  survive. This is very serious business, and I will be announcing more of this very shortly.

My readers at the Vital Votes have also had mixed feelings about the potential of Guiding Stars. (NOTE: You can also particpate by registering for Vital Votes so you can post comments and vote on them.)

Dr. Fielder commented:

"I think that it is unfortunately similar to cigarettes and pharmaceuticals, while they put our disclaimers it does little to deter an uneducated public. I think sites like this, readers like us, and a willingness to tell the truth are the only productive path towards making a difference. Perhaps this is a start, lets be hopeful!"

Another, however, thought that it's a "great start to help uneducated parents & kids make better choices." And a third cautioned, "I just wonder what makes people trust the store to judge what is star-worthy. I still think that we should make our own choices."

That sounds like wise advice indeed; everyone needs to do their own research and take responsibility for their own health.