Non-GMO Foods: What You Need to Know

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These are my own thoughts from what I’ve seen and lived through. I’m sharing them to spark some thinking and honest conversation, not because I have all the answers.

In Canada, many fruits and vegetables are non-GMO simply because there are no genetically modified versions approved for sale ‘Yet Here are some common non-GMO fruits and vegetables you can find:

Vegetables (Non-GMO in Canada)

Carrots
Beets
Lettuce & Leafy Greens (Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard, etc.)
Broccoli & Cauliflower
Peppers (Bell, Hot, Sweet)
Tomatoes (Most varieties, except some imported GMO types)
Onions & Garlic
Cucumbers
Zucchini & Squash (Most varieties, but beware of some GMO summer squash in the U.S.)
Potatoes (Unless specifically labeled as GMO)

Fruits (Non-GMO in Canada)

Apples (Except the Arctic Apple, a GMO variety)
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries
Grapes
Cherries
Pears
Peaches & Plums
Watermelon & Cantaloupe
Oranges, Lemons, Limes

Caution: GMO in Canada

🚨 Corn (Most field corn is GMO, but organic sweet corn is safe)
🚨 Soybeans (Almost all non-organic soy is GMO)
🚨 Canola (Most Canadian canola is GMO)
🚨 Papaya (Imported papaya from Hawaii may be GMO)
🚨 Sugar Beets (Used for sugar production, mostly GMO)

If you’re looking for truly non-GMO produce, buying organic or heirloom varieties from local farmers or growing your own is the best bet.

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