This article discovers the pros and cons of the quickly growing business of genetically adapted foods. There are many positive aspects to genetically modified foods, but proponents persist on their harmful effects to people, plants, animals and the environment. There are many positive aspects to genetically modified foods, but proponents insist on their detrimental effects to people, plants, animals and the environment. Here we present both sides of the story leaving the reader to decide on their own. Here we present both sides of the story leaving the reader to decide on their own. Many plants or plant parts are eaten as food. There are around 2,000 plant species which are refined for food, and many have several distinct cultivars. This article explores the pros and cons of the rapidly growing business of genetically modified foods. Food is any substance, usually composed of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and water that can be eaten or drunk by an animal, including humans, for nutrition or pleasure.